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Quiz about Why Be So Defensive
Quiz about Why Be So Defensive

Why Be So Defensive? Trivia Quiz


An all multiple choice quiz on some great defensive players in the NFL, who were invited into the Hall of Fame. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
195,353
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
4124
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
Last 3 plays: tmac93024 (9/10), Guest 161 (5/10), Guest 76 (9/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. I was the Cowboys' first ever draft pick in 1961, and played my entire career with them for 14 seasons. I was in the Pro Bowl 11 times in my career. Working from the defensive line, quarterbacks saw my number 74 screaming at them. I was also nicknamed, 'Mr. Cowboy'. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Born in 1960, I played my 13 season career with the Raiders. I was a Pro Bowler eight times. I hung up my jersey in 1993. After my grid iron retirement, I became a NFL analyst, and also starred with John Travolta in the movie, "Broken Arrow". Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I played 11 of my 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. I was a member of the famous 'Fearsome Foursome'. Although I was a nobody in 1961 being a 14th round draft pick, I was in the Pro Bowl eight times. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I was a 15 season veteran out of Illinois. I was the 'Mr. Hyde', while my quarterback Bart Starr was labeled 'Dr. Jeckle'. I wore the number 66 as middle linebacker. I was the first defensive Packer from the 1960s to inducted into the Hall. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. I was a member of the 'Purple People Eaters' along with Jim Marshall, Gary Larsen, and Alan Page. I played for 15 seasons with the Vikings at left defensive end. In 1971, I won the George Halas Award as the NFL's leading defensive player. I played in six Pro Bowls. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. 13 seasons saw me in a NY Giants uniform. I was a linebacker. I was nicknamed after some military rank or something like that. I made the number 56 famous. In my first nine seasons beginning in 1981, I was named All-Pro every year. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I played offensive guard at Notre Dame. I was a 13th round pick in the AFL draft in 1962. I played pro for the old Boston Patriots for seven seasons as a linebacker, then another seven seasons for the Miami Dolphins until I retired in 1976. Nobody could ever spell my name correctly. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. For 10 of my 14 seasons I was a cornerback and safety for the San Francisco 49ers. I was much overshadowed by the team's great quarterbacks in the names of Joe Montana and Steve Young. I was a 1981 first round pick. I led the league in interceptions in 1986 and 1991. I also helped the 49ers to four Super Bowls. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Playing pro ball from 1958-1969, I never missed a game in my life. I was a defensive end with the Cleveland Browns, but came to be in my life with the Packers. I wore the number 87 and went to five Pro Bowls, six NFL title games, and two Super Bowls. I was an integral part of Green Bay's winning seasons in the 1960s. I also had the same name as a former Los Angeles baseball Dodger. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I played for only nine seasons in my NFL career, but made an impact in every season with the Bears at linebacker. I was a first round draft pick in 1965. I wore the number 51 in eight consecutive Pro Bowls, but a knee injury ended my career. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I was the Cowboys' first ever draft pick in 1961, and played my entire career with them for 14 seasons. I was in the Pro Bowl 11 times in my career. Working from the defensive line, quarterbacks saw my number 74 screaming at them. I was also nicknamed, 'Mr. Cowboy'. Who am I?

Answer: Bob Lilly

Lilly came out of Texas Christian as a defensive end, but was switched to the tackle position. Lilly's only missed game in his entire career was in the 1973 championship game against the Minnesota Vikings. Bob was one of the first Hall of Famer inductees in 1980.
2. Born in 1960, I played my 13 season career with the Raiders. I was a Pro Bowler eight times. I hung up my jersey in 1993. After my grid iron retirement, I became a NFL analyst, and also starred with John Travolta in the movie, "Broken Arrow". Who am I?

Answer: Howie Long

"Broken Arrow", which also starred Christian Slater, was an action packed movie about a B-2 bomber which was internally hijacked with nuclear weapons. Long was a second round draft from Villanova in 1981. His season high for quarterback sacks was in 1983 with 13, and had five in one game. He was inducted into the Hall in 2000.
3. I played 11 of my 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. I was a member of the famous 'Fearsome Foursome'. Although I was a nobody in 1961 being a 14th round draft pick, I was in the Pro Bowl eight times. Who am I?

Answer: Deacon Jones

Jones was a Ram from 1961-1971, then played two seasons with the Chargers, and one with the Redskins before retiring in 1974. The other Ram members of the Fearsome Foursome were Lamar Lundy, Rosey Grier, and Merlin Olsen.
4. I was a 15 season veteran out of Illinois. I was the 'Mr. Hyde', while my quarterback Bart Starr was labeled 'Dr. Jeckle'. I wore the number 66 as middle linebacker. I was the first defensive Packer from the 1960s to inducted into the Hall. Who am I?

Answer: Ray Nitschke

Nitschke was feared by all quarterbacks as he was a true quarterback rusher. Ray had 25 interceptions in his career. He was named the NFL's all-time linebacker in 1969 also. Mr. Nitschke was inducted in 1978.
5. I was a member of the 'Purple People Eaters' along with Jim Marshall, Gary Larsen, and Alan Page. I played for 15 seasons with the Vikings at left defensive end. In 1971, I won the George Halas Award as the NFL's leading defensive player. I played in six Pro Bowls. Who am I?

Answer: Carl Eller

Eller came out of Minnesota in the NFL draft. He also played for the Seahawks in his final season in 1979. Eller was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004.
6. 13 seasons saw me in a NY Giants uniform. I was a linebacker. I was nicknamed after some military rank or something like that. I made the number 56 famous. In my first nine seasons beginning in 1981, I was named All-Pro every year. Who am I?

Answer: Lawrence Taylor

"LT" as he was nicknamed, was the second player overall drafted in 1981. He was named the 'Defensive Player of the Year' in his rookie season. In 1986, Taylor was the NFL season MVP, the first defensive player in 16 years to be named. He was a Hall of Fame inductee in 1999.
7. I played offensive guard at Notre Dame. I was a 13th round pick in the AFL draft in 1962. I played pro for the old Boston Patriots for seven seasons as a linebacker, then another seven seasons for the Miami Dolphins until I retired in 1976. Nobody could ever spell my name correctly. Who am I?

Answer: Nick Buoniconti

The NFL passed on Buoniconti in the 1962 draft, mainly because his Notre Dame coach said he was too small. Nick impacted the Patriots right away by helping them win the 1963 AFL Eastern Division title. He was the Dolphins MVP in 1969, 1970, and 1973. Buoniconti was a member of the 1972 perfect-season Miami Dolphins. He was a 2001 NFL Hall of Fame inductee.
8. For 10 of my 14 seasons I was a cornerback and safety for the San Francisco 49ers. I was much overshadowed by the team's great quarterbacks in the names of Joe Montana and Steve Young. I was a 1981 first round pick. I led the league in interceptions in 1986 and 1991. I also helped the 49ers to four Super Bowls. Who am I?

Answer: Ronnie Lott

Lott was drafted out of USC. In addition to his long stint with the 49ers, he played for two seasons with the Raiders in 1991 and 1992, then retired after two seasons with the Jets in 1994. Ronnie was inducted in 2000.
9. Playing pro ball from 1958-1969, I never missed a game in my life. I was a defensive end with the Cleveland Browns, but came to be in my life with the Packers. I wore the number 87 and went to five Pro Bowls, six NFL title games, and two Super Bowls. I was an integral part of Green Bay's winning seasons in the 1960s. I also had the same name as a former Los Angeles baseball Dodger. Who am I?

Answer: Willie Davis

Davis was drafted from Grambling College in 1956, but the Army took priority, and he didn't play for the Browns until 1958. After only two seasons with the Browns, he played the rest of his career with the Packers. Davis recovered 21 fumbles in his career, and was ranked number two in this statistic when he retired in 1969. The Hall of Fame opened it's arm to Willie in 1981.
10. I played for only nine seasons in my NFL career, but made an impact in every season with the Bears at linebacker. I was a first round draft pick in 1965. I wore the number 51 in eight consecutive Pro Bowls, but a knee injury ended my career. Who am I?

Answer: Dick Butkus

Butkus was yet another great draft pick out of Illinois. A motivational leader, Butkus had 22 interceptions along with 27 fumble recoveries throughout his career. Butkus was coached by the great George Halas, before becoming a Hall inductee in 1979.
Source: Author Nightmare

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