NFL Potpourri Trivia

[The Gipper]

Here are some trivia that go all over the place: Give a try:

 

1. The "Cowboys" is actually the third name that the current team from Dallas was officially designated. The other two names, while initially selected, were then rejected for one reason or another. What were those other two names that the 'boys could have actually been called?

 

 

2. Which NFL team still bears the nickname "borrowed" from a baseball team?

 

 

3. You are all aware of the "Redskins" name controversy. What were the Redskins originally called?

 

 

4. Who was the coolest QB in history, i.e. which QB scored a TD during the lowest recorded temperature on record?

 

 

5. Officially how soon before kickoff does the coin toss occur in an NFL game?

 

 

6. Who holds the NFL record for most FGs in a game?

 

 

7. Which current starting NFL QB threw a 62 yard TD pass on his very first pass in an NFL game?

 

 

8. Who was the first player to make a kick "soccer style" in a pro football game?

 

 

9. What is considered to be the oldest record still extant in the NFL record book?

 

 

10. There are 4 states that have the same name as certain NFL players who have played throughout history. One of those is the name "Washington" of which about 100 players bore. Name the other 3 states, and the players with those names.

 

 

11. The Browns were the winningest team in the AAFC from 1946-1945. What team was the second winningest?

 

 

12. In what league did the following teams play: Philadelphia Bell, Detroit Wheels, San Antonio Wings, Charlotte Hornets, Birmingham Vulcans, Shreveport Steamers?

 

 

13. Who is the only rookie running back in NFL history to have 100 yard rushing games in his first 3 games in the NFL history?

 

 

14. What significant action was taken at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25th, 1922?

 

 

15. Who was the most important little girl in the sports world on November 17, 1968?

[ATENEARS]

1. Steers & (crap, I know this but can't think ... it conflicted with a minor league baseball team)

2. Giants

3. Braves

4. Bart Starr

5. 5 mins

6. Garo Yepreinmian (sp?)

7. Dan Marino

8. Chris Barr

9. Highest margin of victory

10. (Joe) Montana, Arizona, Nevada

11. San Fran

12. World Leauge

13. Jim Brown

14. Owners meeting

15. Shirly Temple

[Sir Barksalot]

7. Andrew Luck ? I think his first pass was a TD to wayne not sure if it was 62 yards or not but its the only one I can think of that did that........ Maybe , maybe he didnt

 

13. Earl Cambell

[The Gipper]

1. Steers & (crap, I know this but can't think ... it conflicted with a minor league baseball team) Check on Steers...and on the baseball team, but what name?

2. Giants..Check

3. Braves Check

4. Bart Starr Check

5. 5 mins NO

6. Garo Yepreinmian (sp?) NO

7. Dan Marino NO....I said currently active

8. Chris Barr NO

9. Highest margin of victory NO

10. (Joe) Montana, Arizona, Nevada Montana check, not the others

11. San Fran Check

12. World Leauge Check

13. Jim Brown NO

14. Owners meeting Yes, it was an owner's meeting, but what action was taken at that owner's meeting.

15. Shirly Temple NO

[The Gipper]

7. Andrew Luck ? I think his first pass was a TD to wayne not sure if it was 62 yards or not but its the only one I can think of that did that........ Maybe , maybe he didnt

 

13. Earl Cambell

Neither of the above are correct.

[ATENEARS]

 

1. Steers & (crap, I know this but can't think ... it conflicted with a minor league baseball team) Check on Steers...and on the baseball team, but what name?

2. Giants..Check

3. Braves Check

4. Bart Starr Check

5. 5 mins NO

6. Garo Yepreinmian (sp?) NO

7. Dan Marino NO....I said currently active

8. Chris Barr NO

9. Highest margin of victory NO

10. (Joe) Montana, Arizona, Nevada Montana check, not the others

11. San Fran Check

12. World Leauge Check

13. Jim Brown NO

14. Owners meeting Yes, it was an owner's meeting, but what action was taken at that owner's meeting.

15. Shirly Temple NO

 

Still can't think of the second part of question #1 and it's been bugging me all last night. Almost looked it up, but I know it and want to figure it out. Stampede?

 

Total guess on Bart Starr! That's awesome!

 

Figured Owners meeting, but don't know the significance of the meeting. Decided on the birth of professional football as we know it?

 

Thought for sure my guess on Shirley Temple was right ... as was the highest margin of victory for #9 ... or even Garo Yeprimian for most FG's ... sigh.

[Tour2ma]

1. The "Cowboys" is actually the third name that the current team from Dallas was officially designated. The other two names, while initially selected, were then rejected for one reason or another. What were those other two names that the 'boys could have actually been called?
Pure guesses... Texans... Roughnecks

2. Which NFL team still bears the nickname "borrowed" from a baseball team?
Cardinals

3. You are all aware of the "Redskins" name controversy. What were the Redskins originally called?
Senators?

4. Who was the coolest QB in history, i.e. which QB scored a TD during the lowest recorded temperature on record?
Bart Starr's sneak to beat Dallas in the Ice Bowl...

5. Officially how soon before kickoff does the coin toss occur in an NFL game?
FIve minutes?


6. Who holds the NFL record for most FGs in a game?
Bironis kicked like 8 a few years ago vs. Texans...

7. Which current starting NFL QB threw a 62 yard TD pass on his very first pass in an NFL game?
Pass

8. Who was the first player to make a kick "soccer style" in a pro football game?
Jon Stenerud

9. What is considered to be the oldest record still extant in the NFL record book?
Night Train's single season INT total?

10. There are 4 states that have the same name as certain NFL players who have played throughout history. One of those is the name "Washington" of which about 100 players bore. Name the other 3 states, and the players with those names.
There were some Norths including Dennis Northcutt... take your pick of North Dakota or Carolina
Ditto for Wests including Brian Westbrook... West Wirginia
Probably a south or two as well... South Dakota or Carolina
Other than that... I got nothing...

11. The Browns were the winningest team in the AAFC from 1946-1945. What team was the second winningest?
49ers?

12. In what league did the following teams play: Philadelphia Bell, Detroit Wheels, San Antonio Wings, Charlotte Hornets, Birmingham Vulcans, Shreveport Steamers?
WFL?

13. Who is the only rookie running back in NFL history to have 100 yard rushing games in his first 3 games in the NFL history?
Dying to say Jim Brown, but not sure...


14. What significant action was taken at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25th, 1922?
The Gipper was "made"?

15. Who was the most important little girl in the sports world on November 17, 1968?
Heidi?

[The Gipper]

Still can't think of the second part of question #1 and it's been bugging me all last night. Almost looked it up, but I know it and want to figure it out. Stampede?

Well, you said baseball team....figure it out from there.

 

Total guess on Bart Starr! That's awesome!

 

Figured Owners meeting, but don't know the significance of the meeting. Decided on the birth of professional football as we know it? Nothing quite as dramatic as the birth of pro football....but actually that is not far off.

 

Thought for sure my guess on Shirley Temple was right ... as was the highest margin of victory for #9 ... or even Garo Yeprimian for most FG's ... sigh.

Highest margin of victory goes back to Bears 73-0 beatdown of Redskins in 1940. This goes back further than that, and yes, it is a significant stat, not a minor one.

[The Gipper]

1. The "Cowboys" is actually the third name that the current team from Dallas was officially designated. The other two names, while initially selected, were then rejected for one reason or another. What were those other two names that the 'boys could have actually been called?

Pure guesses... Texans... Roughnecks Neither correct.

 

2. Which NFL team still bears the nickname "borrowed" from a baseball team?

Cardinals No, though there is a Cardinals baseball team, football Cardinals name was not "borrowed from it". The teams were in different cities....and FYI, Football "Cardinals" does not refer to the bird as does baseball Cardinals.

3. You are all aware of the "Redskins" name controversy. What were the Redskins originally called?

Senators? NO

 

4. Who was the coolest QB in history, i.e. which QB scored a TD during the lowest recorded temperature on record?

Bart Starr's sneak to beat Dallas in the Ice Bowl...

Check

5. Officially how soon before kickoff does the coin toss occur in an NFL game?

FIve minutes?

NO

 

 

6. Who holds the NFL record for most FGs in a game?

Bironis kicked like 8 a few years ago vs. Texans... Check

7. Which current starting NFL QB threw a 62 yard TD pass on his very first pass in an NFL game?

Pass

 

8. Who was the first player to make a kick "soccer style" in a pro football game?

Jon Stenerud NO

 

9. What is considered to be the oldest record still extant in the NFL record book?

Night Train's single season INT total? NO

 

10. There are 4 states that have the same name as certain NFL players who have played throughout history. One of those is the name "Washington" of which about 100 players bore. Name the other 3 states, and the players with those names.

There were some Norths including Dennis Northcutt... take your pick of North Dakota or Carolina

Ditto for Wests including Brian Westbrook... West Wirginia

Probably a south or two as well... South Dakota or Carolina

Other than that... I got nothing...

You are right, you got nothing, even with that..

11. The Browns were the winningest team in the AAFC from 1946-1945. What team was the second winningest?

49ers? Check

 

12. In what league did the following teams play: Philadelphia Bell, Detroit Wheels, San Antonio Wings, Charlotte Hornets, Birmingham Vulcans, Shreveport Steamers?

WFL? Check

 

13. Who is the only rookie running back in NFL history to have 100 yard rushing games in his first 3 games in the NFL history?

Dying to say Jim Brown, but not sure... not JB

 

14. What significant action was taken at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25th, 1922?

The Gipper was "made"? No, that would make me over 90

 

15. Who was the most important little girl in the sports world on November 17, 1968?

Heidi? Check

[The Gipper]

Interim report, questions still unanswered:

 

1. Besides "The Steers" what other name was given to what became the Dallas Cowboys but was later changed?

 

 

5. Officially, how soon before kickoff is the coin toss held in an NFL game?

 

 

7. Which current starting NFL QB threw a 62 yard TD pass with his very first NFL pass attempt?

 

 

8. Who was the first player to ever attempt a "soccer style" kick in a pro football game?

 

 

9. What is considered to be the oldest standing record in the NFL record book?

 

 

10. There are 4 states that have had NFL players in history also have the exact same last name as those states. What are the other two besides Washington and Montana?

 

 

13. Who is the only rookie RB in history to have had 3 100 yard rushing games in his first 3 NFL games?

 

 

14. What action was taken at the owner's meeting held at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25th, 1922?

[ATENEARS]

Interim report, questions still unanswered:

 

1. Besides "The Steers" what other name was given to what became the Dallas Cowboys but was later changed? Rangers? Although I thought it was a minor league team that the name conflicted with.

 

 

5. Officially, how soon before kickoff is the coin toss held in an NFL game? 00:00 That is Game time?

 

 

7. Which current starting NFL QB threw a 62 yard TD pass with his very first NFL pass attempt? Derek Anderson! ... or ... Ken Stabler!

 

 

8. Who was the first player to ever attempt a "soccer style" kick in a pro football game? Pele!

 

 

9. What is considered to be the oldest standing record in the NFL record book? A franchise went more than three months without one of its players committing a crime?

 

 

10. There are 4 states that have had NFL players in history also have the exact same last name as those states. What are the other two besides Washington and Montana? Ohio & Maine

 

 

13. Who is the only rookie RB in history to have had 3 100 yard rushing games in his first 3 NFL games? Earl Campbell

 

 

14. What action was taken at the owner's meeting held at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25th, 1922? voted to become the National Football League?

[nickers]

Here are some trivia that go all over the place: Give a try:

 

1. The "Cowboys" is actually the third name that the current team from Dallas was officially designated. The other two names, while initially selected, were then rejected for one reason or another. What were those other two names that the 'boys could have actually been called?

 

 

2. Which NFL team still bears the nickname "borrowed" from a baseball team?

 

 

Giants and Cardinals

 

 

3. You are all aware of the "Redskins" name controversy. What were the Redskins originally called?

 

Senators

 

 

4. Who was the coolest QB in history, i.e. which QB scored a TD during the lowest recorded temperature on record?

 

 

 

George Blanda

 

 

5. Officially how soon before kickoff does the coin toss occur in an NFL game?

 

 

2 minutes

 

 

6. Who holds the NFL record for most FGs in a game?

 

Pat Summeralt

 

 

7. Which current starting NFL QB threw a 62 yard TD pass on his very first pass in an NFL game?

 

 

don't know

 

 

8. Who was the first player to make a kick "soccer style" in a pro football game?

 

 

Garo Yepremian

 

9. What is considered to be the oldest record still extant in the NFL record book?

 

 

10. There are 4 states that have the same name as certain NFL players who have played throughout history. One of those is the name "Washington" of which about 100 players bore. Name the other 3 states, and the players with those names.

 

 

Montana,

 

11. The Browns were the winningest team in the AAFC from 1946-1945. What team was the second winningest?

 

The Raiders

 

 

12. In what league did the following teams play: Philadelphia Bell, Detroit Wheels, San Antonio Wings, Charlotte Hornets, Birmingham Vulcans, Shreveport Steamers?

 

 

13. Who is the only rookie running back in NFL history to have 100 yard rushing games in his first 3 games in the NFL history?

 

 

14. What significant action was taken at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25th, 1922?

 

 

15. Who was the most important little girl in the sports world on November 17, 1968?

 

 

Peggy Flenmming

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[The Gipper]

 

Interim report, questions still unanswered:

 

1. Besides "The Steers" what other name was given to what became the Dallas Cowboys but was later changed? Rangers? Although I thought it was a minor league team that the name conflicted with.

 

It was The Rangers. That was the name of the minor league team. Remember this was 1960. The MLB Texas Rangers didn't come about until 1972 when Washington Senators moved there.

 

5. Officially, how soon before kickoff is the coin toss held in an NFL game? 00:00 That is Game time? NO

 

 

7. Which current starting NFL QB threw a 62 yard TD pass with his very first NFL pass attempt? Derek Anderson! ... or ... Ken Stabler!

No....again...active.

 

 

8. Who was the first player to ever attempt a "soccer style" kick in a pro football game? Pele! No, but you almost got the first name there.

 

 

9. What is considered to be the oldest standing record in the NFL record book? A franchise went more than three months without one of its players committing a crime? Not the one I am going for....but maybe right!

 

 

10. There are 4 states that have had NFL players in history also have the exact same last name as those states. What are the other two besides Washington and Montana? Ohio & Maine

NO

 

13. Who is the only rookie RB in history to have had 3 100 yard rushing games in his first 3 NFL games? Earl Campbell NO

 

 

14. What action was taken at the owner's meeting held at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25th, 1922? voted to become the National Football League? Check!

 

[The Gipper]

Here are some trivia that go all over the place: Give a try:

1. The "Cowboys" is actually the third name that the current team from Dallas was officially designated. The other two names, while initially selected, were then rejected for one reason or another. What were those other two names that the 'boys could have actually been called?


2. Which NFL team still bears the nickname "borrowed" from a baseball team?


Giants and Cardinals Giants, yes, not Cardinals


3. You are all aware of the "Redskins" name controversy. What were the Redskins originally called?

Senators No, that was the Washington baseball team


4. Who was the coolest QB in history, i.e. which QB scored a TD during the lowest recorded temperature on record?



George Blanda NO


5. Officially how soon before kickoff does the coin toss occur in an NFL game?


2 minutes not quite


6. Who holds the NFL record for most FGs in a game?

Pat Summeralt NO


7. Which current starting NFL QB threw a 62 yard TD pass on his very first pass in an NFL game?


don't know


8. Who was the first player to make a kick "soccer style" in a pro football game?


Garo Yepremian NO

9. What is considered to be the oldest record still extant in the NFL record book?


10. There are 4 states that have the same name as certain NFL players who have played throughout history. One of those is the name "Washington" of which about 100 players bore. Name the other 3 states, and the players with those names.


Montana, that is one

11. The Browns were the winningest team in the AAFC from 1946-1945. What team was the second winningest?

The Raiders The Raiders were not part of the AAFC. You are thinking of the AFL....but that is a good question...which were the winningest AFL teams.


12. In what league did the following teams play: Philadelphia Bell, Detroit Wheels, San Antonio Wings, Charlotte Hornets, Birmingham Vulcans, Shreveport Steamers?


13. Who is the only rookie running back in NFL history to have 100 yard rushing games in his first 3 games in the NFL history?


14. What significant action was taken at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25th, 1922?


15. Who was the most important little girl in the sports world on November 17, 1968?


Peggy Flenmming Actually a very good guess. Not right, but a good guess.

[The Gipper]

Some interesting history about the Hollenden House Hotel. Nice photos too:

 

https://coolhistoryofcleveland.wordpress.com/tag/hollenden-hotel/

[The Gipper]

[The Gipper]

Here are some trivia that go all over the place: Give a try:

Friday afternoon, here are the answers:

 

1. The "Cowboys" is actually the third name that the current team from Dallas was officially designated. The other two names, while initially selected, were then rejected for one reason or another. What were those other two names that the 'boys could have actually been called?

They were originally to be called The Steers, but that was changed...I don't know why. Maybe they just figured that it sucked... to The Rangers (not sure if it was to be the Dallas Rangers or the Texas Rangers). There was a minor league baseball team by that name that I guess was supposedly going to go under, so Clint Murchison was going to take the name....but when that minor league team decided that it would continue, then the Dallas NFL name had to be changed again, so they came up with Cowboys.

 

 

2. Which NFL team still bears the nickname "borrowed" from a baseball team?

The NY Football Giants (and that is their actual corporate name) was named after the NY Baseball Giants. In history there have been other names "borrowed from baseball". There were NY Yankees, Boston Braves, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and maybe others. Only the Giants survive as a borrowed name however. And FYI, no The Cardinals are not a name borrowed from baseball. The Chicago Cardinals were named after the color of the University of Chicago uniforms, and didn't originally have anything to do with the bird, as did the St. Louis Cardinals. It was just really serendipity that the Chicago Cardinals decided to move from Chicago to St. Louis where it did share the name with the local baseball team....but it wasn't planned that way, though the St. Louis Football Cardinals did take on the bird motif. Now the Cardinals are in Arizona where the name makes no sense. They ought to be the Road Runners or Scorpions or something I guess.

 

 

3. You are all aware of the "Redskins" name controversy. What were the Redskins originally called?

They were originally one of those borrowed names from baseball: The Boston Braves. They changed their name to the Redskins in like 1936 when they moved to Washington. Not sure why they chose that name. That team's owner at the time, George Preston Marshall was an unapologetic racist. They were the last team in the NFL to integrate. They say now that the name "glorifies" native-Americans. That certainly was NOT the original intent under Marshall.

 

 

4. Who was the coolest QB in history, i.e. which QB scored a TD during the lowest recorded temperature on record?

Bart Starr's QB sneak in the "Ice Bowl" at -18 F. is the coldest TD scored. I know there have been a couple of games where the wind chill factor was lower, like the Bengals/Chargers game, but this one had the actual coldest pure temperature.

 

 

5. Officially how soon before kickoff does the coin toss occur in an NFL game?

It is 3 minutes, officially. I was being exact. Some said 2 minutes, 5 minutes, but it is in the rules at 3 minutes.

 

 

6. Who holds the NFL record for most FGs in a game?

Rob Bironas for the Titans vs. the Texans on 10/21/2007. 8 field goals.

 

 

7. Which current starting NFL QB threw a 62 yard TD pass on his very first pass in an NFL game?

Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons. His very first pass 62 yard TD to WR Michael Jenkins.

 

 

8. Who was the first player to make a kick "soccer style" in a pro football game?

You all put up several names that were plausible, like Stenurud and Yepremian.....but it was Pete Gogolak for the Buffalo Bills in 1964 that was the first soccer style kicker.. The second was his brother Charlie Gogolak.

 

 

9. What is considered to be the oldest record still extant in the NFL record book?

The 6 rushing TDs, 40 point performance (with extra points) by Ernie Nevers on November 28, 1929 still stands. I believe Gale Sayers tied the 6 TD record, but not the 40 point record.

 

 

10. There are 4 states that have the same name as certain NFL players who have played throughout history. One of those is the name "Washington" of which about 100 players bore. Name the other 3 states, and the players with those names.

Joe plus about 99 other Washingtons, Joe Montana, Russell Maryland, Dwayne Missouri

 

 

11. The Browns were the winningest team in the AAFC from 1946-1945. What team was the second winningest?

The SF 49ers who had like 38 wins in that league. Third most wins was by the New York Yankees.

 

 

12. In what league did the following teams play: Philadelphia Bell, Detroit Wheels, San Antonio Wings, Charlotte Hornets, Birmingham Vulcans, Shreveport Steamers?

These were all members of the World Football League which played only from 1974-1975. FYI, that league played a 20 game schedule.

 

 

13. Who is the only rookie running back in NFL history to have 100 yard rushing games in his first 3 games in the NFL history?

Carnell "Cadillac" Williams. He started out like a Cadillac, but his ultimate career only turned out to be like a Corvair.

 

 

14. What significant action was taken at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25th, 1922?

The vote was taken and approved to change the name of the American Professional Football Association to "The National Football League".

 

 

15. Who was the most important little girl in the sports world on November 17, 1968?

 

The Little Swiss Miss Heidi who interrupted the Broadcast of the Jets/Raiders game with just a couple of minutes left.....but which was enough time for The Raiders to score two TDs in the final minute to win the game....but no one saw it because the little girl's story took precedence to the network.

[Tour2ma]

10. There are 4 states that have the same name as certain NFL players who have played throughout history. One of those is the name "Washington" of which about 100 players bore. Name the other 3 states, and the players with those names.

Joe plus about 99 other Washingtons, Joe Montana, Russell Maryland, Dwayne Missouri

Huh... All the non Washingtons were "M's"...

No idea who Dwayne was...

 

11. The Browns were the winningest team in the AAFC from 1946-1945. What team was the second winningest?

The Raiders The Raiders were not part of the AAFC. You are thinking of the AFL....but that is a good question...which were the winningest AFL teams.

 

15. Who was the most important little girl in the sports world on November 17, 1968?

Peggy Flenmming Actually a very good guess. Not right, but a good guess.

Should have been around the time Peggy won her US National title in THE Cleveland Arena...

 

In the AFL the Oilers and Raiders had to be close to if not at the top of the win list...

[Thaak]

Here are some trivia that go all over the place: Give a try:

 

1. The "Cowboys" is actually the third name that the current team from Dallas was officially designated. The other two names, while initially selected, were then rejected for one reason or another. What were those other two names that the 'boys could have actually been called?

 

Texans and Longhorns

 

 

2. Which NFL team still bears the nickname "borrowed" from a baseball team?

 

Cardinals

 

 

3. You are all aware of the "Redskins" name controversy. What were the Redskins originally called?

 

Boston Braves

 

 

4. Who was the coolest QB in history, i.e. which QB scored a TD during the lowest recorded temperature on record?

 

no idea, but had to be during the Ice Bowl

 

 

5. Officially how soon before kickoff does the coin toss occur in an NFL game?

 

10 minutes

 

6. Who holds the NFL record for most FGs in a game?

 

Rob Bironas

 

7. Which current starting NFL QB threw a 62 yard TD pass on his very first pass in an NFL game?

 

Newton

 

8. Who was the first player to make a kick "soccer style" in a pro football game?

 

no idea

 

9. What is considered to be the oldest record still extant in the NFL record book?

 

 

10. There are 4 states that have the same name as certain NFL players who have played throughout history. One of those is the name "Washington" of which about 100 players bore. Name the other 3 states, and the players with those names.

 

Montana (Joe), Maryland (don't know), Maine (don't know)

 

 

11. The Browns were the winningest team in the AAFC from 1946-1945. What team was the second winningest?

 

 

12. In what league did the following teams play: Philadelphia Bell, Detroit Wheels, San Antonio Wings, Charlotte Hornets, Birmingham Vulcans, Shreveport Steamers?

 

 

13. Who is the only rookie running back in NFL history to have 100 yard rushing games in his first 3 games in the NFL history?

 

 

14. What significant action was taken at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25th, 1922?

 

 

15. Who was the most important little girl in the sports world on November 17, 1968?

 

Heidi