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    What were the Cleveland Browns named after?

    • Head Coach Paul Brown
    • Brown University
    • The Owner's Dog
    • The Color Of The Football
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Explore the history and key moments of the Cleveland Browns in this engaging quiz. Assess your knowledge on famous players, historic games, and the origins of team traditions. Perfect for fans and learners interested in NFL history.

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  • 2. 

    What nickname are Cleveland Browns fans better known as?

    • Canine Crew

    • The Dawg Pound

    • Brown Boyz

    • Brownies

    Correct Answer
    A. The Dawg Pound
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Dawg Pound." The Dawg Pound is a nickname for Cleveland Browns fans. It originated in the 1980s and refers to the section of Cleveland Stadium where the most passionate and rowdy fans would gather. The name stuck and has become synonymous with the team's fan base.

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  • 3. 

    When the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL in 1999 who did they play in their first game?

    • Packers

    • Steelers

    • Browns

    • Bengals

    Correct Answer
    A. Steelers
    Explanation
    When the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL in 1999, they played against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their first game. This matchup was significant as it marked the Browns' official return to the league after a three-year absence. The Steelers, a long-standing rival of the Browns, were the opponents chosen for this highly anticipated game.

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  • 4. 

    Which Cleveland Browns tight-end missed all of the 2005 season?

    • Darnell Dinkins

    • Paul Irons

    • Kellen Winslow

    • Steve Heiden

    Correct Answer
    A. Kellen Winslow
    Explanation
    Kellen Winslow is the correct answer because he missed the entire 2005 season due to a motorcycle accident. This injury resulted in a torn ACL and caused him to be sidelined for the entire year.

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  • 5. 

    What linebacker signed on with the Cleveland Browns in 2006 reuniting him with his former coach, Romeo Crennel?

    • Willie McGinest

    • Jermial Ashley

    • Andra Davis

    • David McMillan

    Correct Answer
    A. Willie McGinest
    Explanation
    Willie McGinest signed on with the Cleveland Browns in 2006 to reunite with his former coach, Romeo Crennel.

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  • 6. 

    Which quarterback was born in Boardman, Ohio?

    • Paul McDonald

    • Brian Sipe

    • Bernie Kosar

    • Vinny Testaverde

    Correct Answer
    A. Bernie Kosar
    Explanation
    Bernie Kosar is the correct answer because he was born in Boardman, Ohio.

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  • 7. 

    In the 1987 AFC Championship game, who caught the John Elway touchdown pass in "The Drive"?

    • Steve Watson

    • Rod Smith

    • Mark Jackson

    • Rich Karlis

    Correct Answer
    A. Mark Jackson
    Explanation
    In "The Drive" during the 1987 AFC Championship game, Mark Jackson caught the John Elway touchdown pass.

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  • 8. 

    How many yards per carry did Jim Brown average in his pro career?

    • 6.6

    • 3.4

    • 4.7

    • 5.2

    Correct Answer
    A. 5.2
    Explanation
    Jim Brown averaged 5.2 yards per carry in his pro career. This means that, on average, every time he carried the ball, he gained 5.2 yards before being tackled or going out of bounds. This is a high average and indicates that Brown was a very effective and productive running back, consistently gaining significant yardage for his team.

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  • 9. 

    Who set the then single-game NFL rushing record with 295 yards against the Cleveland Browns?

    • Corey Dillon

    • Curtis Martin

    • Rudi Johnson

    • Jamal Lewis

    Correct Answer
    A. Jamal Lewis
    Explanation
    Jamal Lewis set the then single-game NFL rushing record with 295 yards against the Cleveland Browns.

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  • 10. 

    When the Cleveland Browns came back to the NFL in 1999 what was the name of their new stadium?

    • Cleveland Browns Stadium

    • Cleveland Clinic Stadium

    • New Browns Stadium

    • Nextel Stadium

    Correct Answer
    A. Cleveland Browns Stadium
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Cleveland Browns Stadium. This is the name of the stadium that the Cleveland Browns used when they returned to the NFL in 1999.

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  • 11. 

    Who signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns in 2006 to help bolster the team's run defense?

    • Darrell Campbell

    • Ted Washington

    • Simon Fraser

    • Nick Eason

    Correct Answer
    A. Ted Washington
    Explanation
    Ted Washington signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns in 2006 to help bolster the team's run defense.

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    In 2005, who became the first Cleveland Brown in twenty years to rush for over 1,000 yards?

    • Jerome Harris

    • Chris Barclay

    • William Green

    • Reuben Droughns

    Correct Answer
    A. Reuben Droughns
    Explanation
    Reuben Droughns became the first Cleveland Brown in twenty years to rush for over 1,000 yards in 2005.

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  • 13. 

    Which player for the Cleveland Browns had a career high of 95 tackles in 2005?

    • Nick Eason

    • Orpheus Roye

    • Darrell Campbell

    • Ted Washington

    Correct Answer
    A. Orpheus Roye
    Explanation
    Orpheus Roye is the correct answer because he had a career high of 95 tackles in 2005 while playing for the Cleveland Browns.

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    Who led the defense for the Cleveland Browns with the most tackles for the 2005 season?

    • Andra Davis

    • Orpheus Roye

    • Ben Taylor

    • Daylon McCutcheon

    Correct Answer
    A. Andra Davis
    Explanation
    Andra Davis led the defense for the Cleveland Browns with the most tackles for the 2005 season.

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  • 15. 

    What year did the Cleveland Browns go on hiatus from the NFL?

    • 1996

    • 1990

    • 2001

    • 1993

    Correct Answer
    A. 1996
    Explanation
    In 1996, the Cleveland Browns went on hiatus from the NFL. This means that the team temporarily ceased to exist or play in the league for a certain period of time. It is important to note that this hiatus was not a permanent disbandment of the team, as the Browns eventually returned to the NFL in 1999 under new ownership and continued their participation in the league.

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    Which NFL team dealt the Cleveland Browns their worst loss of the 2005 season?

    • Houston Texans

    • Pittsburgh Steelers

    • Baltimore Ravens

    • Indianapolis Colts

    Correct Answer
    A. Pittsburgh Steelers
    Explanation
    The Pittsburgh Steelers dealt the Cleveland Browns their worst loss of the 2005 season.

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