Do You Know NFL - Dallas Cowboys?

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  • 1. 

    Which divisional rival did the Cowboys hold to 3 points during a game in 2013-14?

    • A.

      Philadelphia Eagles

    • B.

      Green Bay Packers

    • C.

      New York Giants

    • D.

      Washington Redskins

    Correct Answer
    A. pHiladelpHia Eagles
    Explanation
    In the 2013-14 season, the Dallas Cowboys held the Philadelphia Eagles to only 3 points during a game. This indicates that the Cowboys' defense was able to effectively shut down the Eagles' offense, preventing them from scoring many points.

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  • 2. 

    Who played every game at punter for the Cowboys in 2013-14?

    • A.

      Sean Pogue

    • B.

      Brian Moorman

    • C.

      Chris Jones

    • D.

      Mat McBriar

    Correct Answer
    C. Chris Jones
    Explanation
    Chris Jones is the correct answer because he played every game at punter for the Cowboys in the 2013-14 season. This means that he was the consistent and regular punter for the team during that time period.

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  • 3. 

    Which safety led the Cowboys with 3 forced fumbles in 2013-14?

    • A.

      JJ Wilcox

    • B.

      Barry Church

    • C.

      Jeff Heath

    • D.

      Will Allen

    Correct Answer
    B. Barry Church
    Explanation
    Barry Church led the Cowboys with 3 forced fumbles in the 2013-14 season.

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  • 4. 

    Where did Dallas Cowboys special teams player Bill Bates attend college?

    • A.

      Florida A&M

    • B.

      Duke

    • C.

      Tennessee

    • D.

      Yale

    Correct Answer
    C. Tennessee
    Explanation
    Bill Bates, the Dallas Cowboys special teams player, attended college at Tennessee.

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  • 5. 

    When was Dallas awarded an NFL team named the Cowboys?

    • A.

      1963

    • B.

      1958

    • C.

      1965

    • D.

      1960

    Correct Answer
    D. 1960
    Explanation
    In 1960, Dallas was awarded an NFL team named the Cowboys.

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  • 6. 

    In what year did Tom Landry win Coach of the Year?

    • A.

      1971

    • B.

      He Never Did

    • C.

      1977

    • D.

      1966

    Correct Answer
    D. 1966
    Explanation
    Tom Landry won Coach of the Year in 1966.

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  • 7. 

    Who made up the nickname "The Moose" for Cowboy Darryl Johnston?

    • A.

      Chris Berman

    • B.

      John Madden

    • C.

      Nate Newton

    • D.

      Babe Laufenberg

    Correct Answer
    D. Babe Laufenberg
    Explanation
    Babe Laufenberg made up the nickname "The Moose" for Cowboy Darryl Johnston.

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  • 8. 

    Who was the Dallas Cowboys' first draft pick in 1973?

    • A.

      Billy Joe Dupree

    • B.

      Drew Pearson

    • C.

      Charlie Waters

    • D.

      Larry Cole

    Correct Answer
    A. Billy Joe Dupree
    Explanation
    Billy Joe Dupree was the Dallas Cowboys' first draft pick in 1973. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question.

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  • 9. 

    Which NFL team was the first to lose to the Cowboys in Texas Stadium?

    • A.

      Detroit Lions

    • B.

      Miami Dolphins

    • C.

      New England Patriots

    • D.

      Seattle Seahawks

    Correct Answer
    C. New England Patriots
    Explanation
    The New England Patriots were the first NFL team to lose to the Cowboys in Texas Stadium. This suggests that the Cowboys had a successful home game against the Patriots, defeating them on their own turf.

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  • 10. 

    What Dallas Cowboys player was a national-class hurdler at Tennessee?

    • A.

      Richmond Flowers

    • B.

      Roger Staubach

    • C.

      Cornell Green

    • D.

      Mel Renfro

    Correct Answer
    A. Richmond Flowers
    Explanation
    Richmond Flowers was a national-class hurdler at Tennessee. This suggests that he was a highly skilled and accomplished athlete in the sport of hurdling while he was a player for the Dallas Cowboys.

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  • 11. 

    What professional baseball team did former RB Calvin Hill work for?

    • A.

      Houston Astros

    • B.

      Cleveland Indians

    • C.

      Texas Rangers

    • D.

      Baltimore Orioles

    Correct Answer
    D. Baltimore Orioles
    Explanation
    Calvin Hill, a former running back, worked for the Baltimore Orioles professional baseball team.

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  • 12. 

    Who was the Dallas Cowboys rushing leader in 1989?

    • A.

      Paul Palmer

    • B.

      Herschel Walker

    • C.

      Tony Dorsett

    • D.

      Emmitt Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Paul Palmer
    Explanation
    In 1989, the rushing leader for the Dallas Cowboys was Paul Palmer.

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  • 13. 

    What Dallas Cowboy tied the team record for longest pass play from scrimmage as a rookie (90 yards)?

    • A.

      Billy Davis

    • B.

      Stepfret Williams

    • C.

      Alvin Harper

    • D.

      Jason Tucker

    Correct Answer
    D. Jason Tucker
    Explanation
    Jason Tucker is the correct answer because he tied the team record for longest pass play from scrimmage as a rookie with a 90-yard pass.

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  • 14. 

    While the Cowboys didn't start off their first season strong, how many wins did they have in 1961?

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      7

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      8

    Correct Answer
    C. 4
    Explanation
    In 1961, the Cowboys had 4 wins. The question implies that the Cowboys didn't have a strong start in their first season, suggesting that they may have had a lower number of wins. Therefore, the correct answer is 4, indicating that the Cowboys had a moderate number of wins in their first season.

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  • 15. 

    After the Dallas Cowboys' first winning season, how long was it before a losing season?

    • A.

      23 Years

    • B.

      20 Years

    • C.

      12 Years

    • D.

      15 Years

    Correct Answer
    B. 20 Years
    Explanation
    The Dallas Cowboys had a successful season, resulting in their first winning season. After that, it took them 20 years before they experienced a losing season. This suggests that the team maintained a strong performance for a significant period of time before facing a decline in their performance.

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