Football Trivia and Answers

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Easy

In American football, what is the position called of the player who snaps the ball to the quarterback?

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Answer: Center
The center is usually stationed directly in the middle of the offensive line, and it is his job to hand the ball to the quarterback.

Easy

Which NFL player has won the most playoff games in history?

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Answer: Tom Brady
During his illustrious NFL career with the New England Patriots which has thus far run 18 years, Tom Brady has built up a résumé which has some supporting the idea of him being the greatest quarterback of all time.

Hard

The Doak Walker Award is given annually to the top college player at which position?

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Answer: Running Back
Doak Walker (1927-1998) has been inducted into both the College Football and Pro Football halls of fame. He played halfback, and accordingly the award named after him is given to college football's premiere running back.

Medium

The first American football game is considered to have been played in which year?

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Answer: 1869
The first game of football was an intercollegiate match between Rutgers and Princeton that was played on 6 November 1869.

Hard

Up until 2018, who was the only player in NFL history to have rushed for a 99-yard touchdown?

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Answer: Tony Dorsett
In 2018 Derrick Henry matched the record set by Tony Dorsett as a member of the Dallas Cowboys in 1982.

Medium

Before the introduction of plastic helmets, what were they made out of in the NFL?

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Answer: Leather
The NFL implemented its mandatory-helmet rule in 1943, and at that time leather was the standard material for their composition. However shortly after, in 1949, plastic helmets, which are still used today complemented with much-better technology, were introduced.

VeryHard

How many referees are fielded during Division I college football games?

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Answer: 8
Division I college games feature eight officials, whereas the NFL uses only seven.

Easy

According to many Super Bowl MVPs, what is their preferred destination after winning the big game?

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Answer: Disneyland
The phrase "I'm going to Disneyland" or "I'm going to Disney World" are a ubiquitous part of on-field Super Bowl celebrations.

Easy

During which year was male cheerleaders introduced to the NFL?

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Answer: 2018
Male cheerleaders were first fielded in the NFL in 2018.

Easy

Which player holds the distinction of being the all-time touchdown leader in NFL history?

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Answer: Jerry Rice
The unmatchable Jerry Rice, a wide receiver, currently holds the record at 208, with second place Emmitt Smith coming in at 175.



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