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How well do you know your NFL football history? Here's a little quiz on the NFL Hall of Fame!.

Questions and Answers

1.

In what year did the HOF open?
- A.
  
  1983
- B.
  
  1953
- C.
  
  1963
- D.
  
  1973
Correct Answer
C. 1963

Explanation
The correct answer was 1963.
The Hall of Fame opened Sep. 7, 1963.

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2.

The HOF is located in Canton, Ohio. Which of the following was NOT a reason to build it there?
- A.
  
  The direct forerunner of the NFL (the APFA), was founded in Canton
- B.
  
  Canton citizens launched a campaign to build it
- C.
  
  Canton was a football city with the Canton Bulldogs being an early pro football power
- D.
  
  Pete Rozelle was born in Canton and requested the HOF be built there
Correct Answer
D. Pete Rozelle was born in Canton and requested the HOF be built there

Explanation
The correct answer was Pete Rozelle was born in Canton and requested the HOF be built there.
Pete Rozelle was born in Los Angeles, all the others were actual reasons to build the HOF in Canton.

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3.

How many members were elected to the HOF in the first year?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  17
- C.
  
  31
- D.
  
  52
Correct Answer
B. 17

Explanation
The correct answer was 17.
Jim Thorpe was one of the first inductees, having played for the Canton Bulldogs from 1915-1920, and in 1926.

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4.

Mel Hein, Pete Henry, Cal Hubbard, Tim Mara and Jim Thorpe were all elected in the first year. With which team were they all associated?
- A.
  
  Minnesota Vikings
- B.
  
  New York Giants
- C.
  
  Cleveland Browns
- D.
  
  Baltimore Colts
Correct Answer
B. New York Giants

Explanation
The correct answer was New York Giants.
Mel Hein 1931-1945, Pete Henry 1927, Cal Hubbard 1927-1928 and 1936, Tim Mara 1925-1959, and Jim Thorpe 1925, all had various roles with the Giants.

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5.

Which of these HOF players didn't attend college at Notre Dame?
- A.
  
  Paul Hornung
- B.
  
  Frank Gifford
- C.
  
  Joe Montana
- D.
  
  Nick Buoniconti
Correct Answer
B. Frank Gifford

Explanation
The correct answer was Frank Gifford.
Frank Gifford attended USC.

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6.

Who was the first player from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enshrined in the HOF?
- A.
  
  Lee Roy Selmon
- B.
  
  Jimmie Giles
- C.
  
  Ricky Bell
- D.
  
  Reggie Cobb
Correct Answer
A. Lee Roy Selmon

Explanation
The correct answer was Lee Roy Selmon.
Playing Defensive End, Selmon became a HOF member in 1995.

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7.

Which kicker who attended Montana State on a skiing scholarship, was elected to the HOF in 1991?
- A.
  
  Jan Stenerud
- B.
  
  Chestor Marcol
- C.
  
  Garo Yepremian
- D.
  
  Matt Bahr
Correct Answer
A. Jan Stenerud

Explanation
The correct answer was Jan Stenerud.
Stenerud played for Kansas City, Green Bay, and Minnesota in his 19 year career.

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8.

Of the following list of coaches, who entered the HOF first?
- A.
  
  Marv Levy
- B.
  
  Joe Gibbs
- C.
  
  Bud Grant
- D.
  
  Don Shula
Correct Answer
C. Bud Grant

Explanation
The correct answer was Bud Grant.
Grant entered 1994, Gibbs 1996, Shula 1997 and Levy 2001.

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9.

Following the death of HOF coach Curly Lambeau, City Stadium in Green Bay was renamed Lambeau Field. In what year was City Stadium renamed?
- A.
  
  1975
- B.
  
  1965
- C.
  
  1955
- D.
  
  1945
Correct Answer
B. 1965

Explanation
The correct answer was 1965.
Richard Nixon, Miss America, and James Arness were all present for the opening of City Stadium in 1957.

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10.

The Hall of Fame Game began the year before the Hall opened. What year was the first game played?
- A.
  
  1962
- B.
  
  1972
- C.
  
  1952
- D.
  
  1982
Correct Answer
A. 1962

Explanation
The correct answer was 1962
The New York Giants tied the St. Louis Cardinals 21-21 in the first HOF game Aug. 11, 1962.

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NFL Hall Of Fame

In what year did the HOF open?

The HOF is located in Canton, Ohio. Which of the following was NOT a reason to build it there?

How many members were elected to the HOF in the first year?

Mel Hein, Pete Henry, Cal Hubbard, Tim Mara and Jim Thorpe were all elected in the first year. With which team were they all associated?

Which of these HOF players didn't attend college at Notre Dame?

Who was the first player from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enshrined in the HOF?

Which kicker who attended Montana State on a skiing scholarship, was elected to the HOF in 1991?

Of the following list of coaches, who entered the HOF first?

Following the death of HOF coach Curly Lambeau, City Stadium in Green Bay was renamed Lambeau Field. In what year was City Stadium renamed?

The Hall of Fame Game began the year before the Hall opened. What year was the first game played?