Amazing Trivia Quiz On NFL - San Francisco 49ers

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Since 1988, the 49ers have been headquartered in Santa Clara and were founded in 1946. The San Francisco 49ers got their name from the California gold-seekers who stampeded the area in 1849. This team usually plays at Levi’s stadium and attracts a lot of crowds on their games. Take this amazing trivia quiz on NFL San Francisco 49ers and see if you are a true fan.


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  • 1. 

    Where did the 49ers play their home games from 1946 until 1970?

    • A.

      The Polo Grounds

    • B.

      Golden Gate Park

    • C.

      Hughes Stadium

    • D.

      Kezar Stadium

    Correct Answer
    D. Kezar Stadium
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Kezar Stadium. From 1946 until 1970, the 49ers played their home games at Kezar Stadium.

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  • 2. 

    The "Alley-Oop" was made famous by which 49ers rookie wide receiver?

    • A.

      Jerry Rice

    • B.

      Freddie Solomon

    • C.

      Gene Washington

    • D.

      R.C. Owens

    Correct Answer
    D. R.C. Owens
    Explanation
    R.C. Owens is the correct answer because he popularized the "Alley-Oop" play during his time as a rookie wide receiver for the 49ers. The "Alley-Oop" is a term used in basketball to describe a high lob pass to a player who jumps and catches the ball in mid-air to score. Owens brought this concept to football, where he would use his height and jumping ability to catch high passes from the quarterback, often resulting in touchdowns. His success with this play made him famous and earned him the nickname "Alley-Oop Owens."

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  • 3. 

    In what year did the 49ers draft legendary halfback Hugh McElhenny?

    • A.

      1950

    • B.

      1953

    • C.

      1951

    • D.

      1952

    Correct Answer
    D. 1952
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1952. This is the year when the 49ers drafted legendary halfback Hugh McElhenny.

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  • 4. 

    Prior to joining the 49ers, QB Frankie Albert and HB Len Eshmont were teammates at what school?

    • A.

      Santa Clara

    • B.

      UC Berkeley

    • C.

      St. Mary's Pre-Flight

    • D.

      Stanford

    Correct Answer
    C. St. Mary's Pre-Flight
    Explanation
    Frankie Albert and Len Eshmont were teammates at St. Mary's Pre-Flight before joining the 49ers.

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  • 5. 

    Who was the only team to beat the 49ers during the 1984 season?

    • A.

      Miami Dolphins

    • B.

      Dallas Cowboys

    • C.

      Pittsburgh Steelers

    • D.

      Los Angeles Rams

    Correct Answer
    C. Pittsburgh Steelers
    Explanation
    The Pittsburgh Steelers were the only team to beat the 49ers during the 1984 season.

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  • 6. 

    Which league were the 49ers in before joining the NFL in 1950?

    • A.

      United States Football League

    • B.

      American Football League

    • C.

      National Football Association

    • D.

      All America Football Conference

    Correct Answer
    D. All America Football Conference
    Explanation
    Before joining the NFL in 1950, the 49ers were a part of the All America Football Conference (AAFC). The AAFC was a professional football league that operated from 1946 to 1949. It was formed to rival the NFL and included teams from major cities across the United States. The 49ers were one of the successful teams in the AAFC, winning multiple championships before the league eventually merged with the NFL in 1950.

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  • 7. 

    What two years in the 90's did San Francisco not go to the playoffs?

    • A.

      1993 And 1998

    • B.

      1990 And 1999

    • C.

      1991 And 1999

    • D.

      1991 And 1998

    Correct Answer
    C. 1991 And 1999
    Explanation
    San Francisco did not go to the playoffs in 1991 and 1999.

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  • 8. 

    What number uniform did the 49ers retire for NFL quarterback John Brodie?

    • A.

      19

    • B.

      14

    • C.

      1

    • D.

      12

    Correct Answer
    D. 12
    Explanation
    The 49ers retired the number 12 uniform for NFL quarterback John Brodie. This indicates that Brodie had a significant impact on the team and his number is now considered iconic in their history.

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  • 9. 

    What was Joe Montana's last playoff victory?

    • A.

      1993 Wildcard Round vs. Pittsburgh

    • B.

      1993 Divisional Playoffs vs. Houston

    • C.

      1989 Super Bowl XXIV vs. Denver

    • D.

      1990 Divisional Playoffs vs. Washington

    Correct Answer
    B. 1993 Divisional Playoffs vs. Houston
    Explanation
    In 1993, Joe Montana's last playoff victory was in the Divisional Playoffs against Houston.

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  • 10. 

    In what place did the 49ers finish in the NFC West in 2002?

    • A.

      2

    • B.

      1

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      3

    Correct Answer
    B. 1
    Explanation
    In 2002, the 49ers finished in 1st place in the NFC West.

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  • 11. 

    What is the name of the 2005 49ers team song?

    • A.

      Fight San Fran

    • B.

      Go Niners

    • C.

      Gold Rush Go

    • D.

      Football Polka

    Correct Answer
    D. Football Polka
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Football Polka" because it is the only option that specifically mentions a song related to the 2005 49ers team. "Fight San Fran," "Go Niners," and "Gold Rush Go" do not indicate that they are songs, whereas "Football Polka" directly states that it is a song associated with the team.

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  • 12. 

    What is the name of the 2005 San Francisco 49ers' mascot?

    • A.

      Niner

    • B.

      49er Nick

    • C.

      Sourdough Sam

    • D.

      Gold Rush Rick

    Correct Answer
    C. Sourdough Sam
    Explanation
    Sourdough Sam is the correct answer because he is the mascot of the San Francisco 49ers in 2005. The other options, Niner, 49er Nick, and Gold Rush Rick, are not the correct names of the mascot during that year.

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  • 13. 

    To which NFL team did the 49ers first trade Terrell Owens in 2003?

    • A.

      Philadelphia Eagles

    • B.

      Baltimore Ravens

    • C.

      New York Giants

    • D.

      Oakland Raiders

    Correct Answer
    B. Baltimore Ravens
    Explanation
    Terrell Owens was first traded to the Baltimore Ravens in 2003 by the San Francisco 49ers.

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  • 14. 

    Who did San Francisco pick first in the 2nd round of the 2005 NFL Draft?

    • A.

      Alex Smith

    • B.

      Daven Holly

    • C.

      David Baas

    • D.

      Adam Snyder

    Correct Answer
    C. David Baas
    Explanation
    San Francisco picked David Baas first in the 2nd round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

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  • 15. 

    The 49ers signed which safety from the Baltimore Ravens in 2006?

    • A.

      Keith Lewis

    • B.

      Tony Parrish

    • C.

      Marcus Hudson

    • D.

      Chad Williams

    Correct Answer
    D. Chad Williams
    Explanation
    In 2006, the San Francisco 49ers signed Chad Williams from the Baltimore Ravens.

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