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The Stanford Cardinal Alumni Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on Stanford Cardinal alumni. I give you the information, you give me the player.

A multiple-choice quiz by cheese52. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cheese52

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
158,566

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
625

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Question 1 of 5

1. In 1970, what quarterback became the first Cardinal to win the Heisman Trophy? Hint

Jim Plunkett

Steve Bartkowski

Joe Montana

Terry Bradshaw

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Question 2 of 5

2. What Cardinal quarterback was drafted by the Colts in 1983? Hint

Todd Blackledge

Dan Marino

John Elway

Jim Kelly

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Question 3 of 5

3. What Cardinal fullback was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 1998? Hint

Mike Allstott

Jon Ritchie

Lorenzo Neal

MIke Anderson

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Question 4 of 5

4. What Cardinal wide receiver was drafted by the Giants in 1991? Hint

Hines Ward

Ed McCaffery

Marvin Harrison

Keyshawn Johnson

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Question 5 of 5

5. What non-famous running back Cardinal, was drafted by the Minnesota in 1982?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1970, what quarterback became the first Cardinal to win the Heisman Trophy?

Answer: Jim Plunkett

Jim Plunkett finished 8th in the Heisman voting as a junior in 1969. He played for the New England Patriots, San Fransisco 49ers, and Oakland Raiders.

2. What Cardinal quarterback was drafted by the Colts in 1983?

Answer: John Elway

John Elway would become one of the greatest players, spending all his 16 seasons with the Denver Broncos. When he retired, he was second on the all-time passing yards list. He finished second in the Heisman voting in his senior year.

3. What Cardinal fullback was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 1998?

Answer: Jon Ritchie

Jon Ritchie has played for the Raiders and Eagles. He was drafted 63rd overall in 1998.

4. What Cardinal wide receiver was drafted by the Giants in 1991?

Answer: Ed McCaffery

Ed McCaffery had won 3 Super Bowls as a 49er and Bronco and played for the Giants. He was traded to the Broncos after the 1994 season.

5. What non-famous running back Cardinal, was drafted by the Minnesota in 1982?

Answer: Darrin Nelson

Darrin was drafted with the seventh overal pick in 1982 by Minnesota. He played for 11 years for Minnesota and San Diego.

Source: Author cheese52

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