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The USFL Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the spring league which competed with the NFL from 1983-1985.

A multiple-choice quiz by usfldude. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
usfldude

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
40,511

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
994

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who founded the USFL? Hint

Donald Trump

Dave Dixon

Dr. Ted Dietrich

Chuck Fairbanks

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many different teams played in the USFL Championship? Hint

Four

Three

Six

Five

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which head coach was known to run onto the field and hug his players after a touchdown? Hint

Dick Coury

Ray Jauch

George Allen

Steve Spurrier

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Question 4 of 10

4. Name the two teams who disbanded for the 1985 season by merging with two remaining teams. Hint

Michigan and Oakland

Michigan and Oklahoma

Oklahoma and Arizona

Arizona and Oakland

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many Heisman Trophy winners played in the USFL? Hint

None

Two

Three

Four

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was traded to Jacksonville in 1985 to ensure that Walt Michaels would have to start Doug Flutie at QB? Hint

Herschel Walker

Brian Sipe

Fred Besana

Robbie Mahfouz

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Super Bowl QB played running back in the USFL? Hint

Brian Sipe

Jim Kelly

Steve Young

Cliff Stoudt

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which two franchises were traded for each other after the 1983 season? Hint

Chicago and Arizona

Arizona and Boston

Chicago and Washington

Los Angeles and Chicago

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many USFL teams lasted only 1 season in the 1980s? Hint

Six

None

Two

Four

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who scored the last TD in the USFL history? Hint

Bobby Hebert

John Williams

Scott Fitzkee

Kelvin Bryant

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who founded the USFL?

Answer: Dave Dixon

After three years, the league was right at Dixon's predictions for revenue and attendance.

2. How many different teams played in the USFL Championship?

Answer: Four

The Stars played in all three games.

3. Which head coach was known to run onto the field and hug his players after a touchdown?

Answer: Dick Coury

Coury coached the Breakers all three years- in Boston, New Orleans and Portland.

4. Name the two teams who disbanded for the 1985 season by merging with two remaining teams.

Answer: Michigan and Oklahoma

Michigan merged with Oakland and Oklahoma merged with Arizona

5. How many Heisman Trophy winners played in the USFL?

Answer: Four

Archie Griffin, Herschel Walker, Mike Rozier, and Doug Flutie.

6. Who was traded to Jacksonville in 1985 to ensure that Walt Michaels would have to start Doug Flutie at QB?

Answer: Brian Sipe

Donald Trump wanted to make sure Flutie was a fan attraction.

7. Which Super Bowl QB played running back in the USFL?

Answer: Steve Young

The cash-strapped LA Express were forced to play Young at halfback twice in 1985.

8. Which two franchises were traded for each other after the 1983 season?

Answer: Chicago and Arizona

Dr. Ted Dietrich wanted to be closer to home so he traded his Chicago Blitz even up for the Arizona Wranglers...and moved with them to the Valley of the Sun.

9. How many USFL teams lasted only 1 season in the 1980s?

Answer: Two

Pittsburgh folded after one year (1984) and Orlando fielded a team for 1985 only.

10. Who scored the last TD in the USFL history?

Answer: Kelvin Bryant

He scored it in the 3rd USFL Championship game with the Oakland Invaders.

Source: Author usfldude

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