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Redskins General Knowledge Trivia Quiz

Here are some basic and pretty difficult questions about the Washington Redskins.

A multiple-choice quiz by sparkster78. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
sparkster78

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,587

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the last year during the 1990s that the Redskins made it to the playoffs? Hint

1998

1999

1997

1996

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Washington quarterback is known for knocking himself out of a division game against the New York Giants? Hint

Jeff George

Heath Shuler

Gus Frerotte

Trent Green

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team did the Redskins beat in the first round of the 1999 playoffs? Hint

St. Louis Rams

Tampa Bay Bucs

Detroit Lions

Arizona Cardnals

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did the Redskins play in their last Super Bowl apperance in the 1990s?

Answer: ( Two words, or just city name ... or just franchise name!)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Job Gibbs won another championship, the NASCAR Winston Cup. Who was his driver? Hint

Ricky Rudd

Bobby Labonte

Dale Jarrett

Jeff Gordon

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Question 6 of 10

6. What college did Stephen Davis attend? Hint

Nebraska

Florida

Auburn

Miami (FL)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Heath Shuler played for what team after being released by the Redskins? Hint

New Orleans Saints

San Francisco 49ers

Oakland Raiders

he retired

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Question 8 of 10

8. What trash talking running back signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after being released by the Redskins? Hint

Ricky Ervin

Reggie Brooks

Terry Allen

Brian Mitchell

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Question 9 of 10

9. What owner of the Redskins hired Joe Gibbs? Hint

Paul Brown

Jack Kent Cooke

Al Davis

NBC Corporation

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Redskin had the nickname 'Diesel'

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the last year during the 1990s that the Redskins made it to the playoffs?

Answer: 1999

Norv Turners first playoff appearence since becoming Redskins head coach in 1994.

2. What Washington quarterback is known for knocking himself out of a division game against the New York Giants?

Answer: Gus Frerotte

After rushing for a touchdown, Gus Frerotte rammed his head into the wall and gave himself a concussion.

3. What team did the Redskins beat in the first round of the 1999 playoffs?

Answer: Detroit Lions

Norv Turner's 1st playoff victory as a head coach.

4. Who did the Redskins play in their last Super Bowl apperance in the 1990s?

Answer: Buffalo Bills

Super Bowl XXVI on January 26th, 1992: Washington def Buffalo 37-24.

5. Job Gibbs won another championship, the NASCAR Winston Cup. Who was his driver?

Answer: Bobby Labonte

Bobby Labonte won his first WC Championship in 2000.

6. What college did Stephen Davis attend?

Answer: Auburn

7. Heath Shuler played for what team after being released by the Redskins?

Answer: New Orleans Saints

Mike Ditka signed Heath while he was head coach of the Saints. After the Saints Heath had a brief stint in Oakland before retiring because of a toe injury.

8. What trash talking running back signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after being released by the Redskins?

Answer: Brian Mitchell

Brian Mitchell wanted to sign with a team that would play the Redskins every year.

9. What owner of the Redskins hired Joe Gibbs?

Answer: Jack Kent Cooke

He had doubts about bringing in a no name coach, good thing he did.

10. What Redskin had the nickname 'Diesel'

Answer: John Riggins

Good ole Riggo.

Source: Author sparkster78

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