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Steelers of the 1990s Trivia Quiz

The 1990s marked a "changing of the guard" at the Steelers' helm, as well as a trip to the Super Bowl and several AFC Championships. Take a look back and see what you know about the Steelers of the 1990s.

A multiple-choice quiz by E-Kaffeinated. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
E-Kaffeinated

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,708

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2366

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Bill Cowher took over the Head Coach position in 1992. What legendary coach did he replace?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year did Bill Cowher win his first Associated Press "NFL's Coach of the Year" award? Hint

1993

1992

1994

1995

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1994, the Steelers defeated a divisional rival three times during the season. Who was this opponent? Hint

Houston Oilers

Cleveland Browns

Cincinnati Bengals

Baltimore Ravens

4. The Steelers hosted their first AFC Championship in a decade in 1994. They suffered a heartbreaking 17-13 loss to the San Diego Chargers that year. What San Diego player scored the touchdown that gave them the victory? Hint

Shawn Jefferson

Tony Martin

Natrone Means

Anthony Miller

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1995, they returned to the AFC Championship game. The "Blitzburgh" defense was unleashed on the opposing quarterback, who was so beaten and bloody after the first half that he changed jerseys at half time. Who was this unlucky passer?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Steelers make their fifth appearance in a Super Bowl in 1995 against a familiar opponent, the Dallas Cowboys. In his final game as a Steeler, quarterback Neil O'Donnell is victimized by eventual game MVP, Dallas cornerback Larry Brown. Where did this game take place? Hint

San Diego, California

New Orleans, Louisiana

Miami, Florida

Tempe, Arizona

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Question 7 of 10

7. During a season finale, the Steelers had a kick fielded by the opposing team's mascot. While this had the referees in hysterics, Bill Cowher enjoyed a hearty laugh. What team's mascot fielded one kick for zero yards? Hint

Kansas City Chiefs

Philadelphia Eagles

Seattle Seahawks

Carolina Panthers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pittsburgh has long been noted for its linebackers, and the 1990s carried on this tradition with fantastic linebacker play from the Steelers' 3-4 defensive formation. Which one of these Pro Bowl linebackers did NOT play for the Steelers in the 90s? Hint

Chad Brown

Kevin Greene

Levon Kirkland

Mike Merriweather

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Steelers' franchise is well represented in Canton, Ohio. Which of the following Steelers was NOT elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the 1990s? Hint

Mike Webster

Lynn Swann

Jack Lambert

Franco Harris

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of the following Steelers was NOT a first round selection of the Steelers in the 1990s? Hint

Jerome Bettis

Jamain Stephens

Troy Edwards

Huey Richardson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bill Cowher took over the Head Coach position in 1992. What legendary coach did he replace?

Answer: Chuck Noll

After coaching the Steelers for 23 seasons, Chuck Noll retired in December of 1991. That opened the doors for former Kansas City assistant, Bill Cowher.

2. What year did Bill Cowher win his first Associated Press "NFL's Coach of the Year" award?

Answer: 1992

Cowher won it in 1992 during his first season with the club. He guided them to a 11-5 record and the AFC Central divisional title.

3. In 1994, the Steelers defeated a divisional rival three times during the season. Who was this opponent?

Answer: Cleveland Browns

The Steelers swept their cross-border rival in all 3 meetings, including a 29-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the playoffs.

Answer: Tony Martin

Martin leaped over the Chargers' Tim McKyer for the 43-yarder with 5:13 left in the game.

Answer: Jim Harbaugh

The Indianapolis Colts' Jim Harbaugh played a gutsy game against an overwhelming pass rush despite taking a terrible beating. He had the Colts in position to try and steal the game on the final play, but his Hail Mary pass was incomplete in the end zone.

The Steelers win 20-16 and advance to the Super Bowl.

Answer: Tempe, Arizona

The Steelers would lose for the first time in a Super Bowl in Tempe, Arizona. They are defeated by the Cowboys 27-17.

Answer: Carolina Panthers

The guilty party was Carolina Panthers' mascot, Sir Purr.

Answer: Mike Merriweather

Mike Merriweather was indeed a Steelers' linebacker, but his career began and ended in the 1980s.

9. The Steelers' franchise is well represented in Canton, Ohio. Which of the following Steelers was NOT elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the 1990s?

Answer: Lynn Swann

Lynn Swann was not elected into the Hall of Fame until 2001. Harris and Lambert were enshrined in 1990, and Mike Webster was voted into the Hall in 1997.

10. Which one of the following Steelers was NOT a first round selection of the Steelers in the 1990s?

Answer: Jerome Bettis

Jerome Bettis was drafted by the Rams in the first round in 1993, and was acquired by the Steelers via trade during the 1996 draft.

Source: Author E-Kaffeinated

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