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1.

Who or what did the Steelers trade for Jerome Bettis in 1996?
- A.
  
  Draft Picks
- B.
  
  Cash
- C.
  
  Charles Johnson
- D.
  
  Orpheus Roye
Correct Answer
A. Draft Picks
2.

Steelers coach Bill Cowher previously served as a defensive coach for what team?
- A.
  
  Philadelphia Eagles
- B.
  
  New York Jets
- C.
  
  San Diego Chargers
- D.
  
  Kansas City Chiefs
Correct Answer
D. Kansas City Chiefs
3.

Who turned down an offer in 1969 to coach the Steelers before Chuck Noll was hired?
- A.
  
  Bill Walsh
- B.
  
  Don Shula
- C.
  
  Joe Paterno
- D.
  
  Bum Phillips
Correct Answer
C. Joe Paterno
4.

Franco Harris' Immaculate Reception in the 1972 playoff game against Oakland was a pass intended for which other Steeler?
- A.
  
  Frenchy Fuqua
- B.
  
  Rocky Blier
- C.
  
  Ron Shanklin
- D.
  
  Frank Lewis
Correct Answer
A. Frenchy Fuqua
5.

For which team did former Steelers coach Chuck Noll play before he retired in 1959?
- A.
  
  Philadelphia Eagles
- B.
  
  Baltimore Colts
- C.
  
  St. Louis Cardinals
- D.
  
  Cleveland Browns
Correct Answer
D. Cleveland Browns
6.

Bill Cowher played what college position before special teams in the NFL and becoming a coach?
- A.
  
  Linebacker
- B.
  
  Strong Safety
- C.
  
  Free Safety
- D.
  
  Tight End
Correct Answer
A. Linebacker
7.

Prior to 2006, what was the only year in which the Steelers led the NFL in total offense?
- A.
  
  1979
- B.
  
  1977
- C.
  
  2001
- D.
  
  2002
Correct Answer
A. 1979
8.

Before Hines Ward, who was the last Steelers' receiver to be named to the Pro Bowl?
- A.
  
  Louis Lipps
- B.
  
  Yancey Thigpen
- C.
  
  Charles Johnson
- D.
  
  John Stallworth
Correct Answer
B. Yancey Thigpen
9.

What uniform number did "Mean" Joe Greene wear during the days of the Steel Curtain?
- A.
  
  75
- B.
  
  78
- C.
  
  65
- D.
  
  58
Correct Answer
A. 75
10.

The NBC TV special "The Steeler and the Pittsburgh Kid" starred Mean Joe Greene and Henry Thomas, who would later star in what film?
- A.
  
  The Goonies
- B.
  
  E.T.
- C.
  
  Raiders of the Lost Ark
- D.
  
  Poltergeist
Correct Answer
B. E.T.
11.

From 1996-2004, Jerome Bettis led the Steelers in rushing for 8 of 9 seasons. Who led the team in rushing in the other season?
- A.
  
  Duce Staley
- B.
  
  Ericc Pegram
- C.
  
  Kordell Stewart
- D.
  
  Amos Zereoue
Correct Answer
D. Amos Zereoue
12.

Kordell Stewart was both a Pittsburgh Steeler and college teammate to what receiver?
- A.
  
  Charles Johnson
- B.
  
  Yancey Thigpen
- C.
  
  Will Blackwell
- D.
  
  Troy Edwards
Correct Answer
A. Charles Johnson
13.

Where did the Steelers play their games for parts of 12 years before Three Rivers stadium was built?
- A.
  
  Steelers Field
- B.
  
  Homestead Park
- C.
  
  Forbes Field
- D.
  
  Pitt Stadium
Correct Answer
D. Pitt Stadium
14.

Who was the replacement quarterback for three games in the Steelers' 1987 season?
- A.
  
  Tom Clement
- B.
  
  Steve Bono
- C.
  
  Weegie Thompson
- D.
  
  Bubby Brister
Correct Answer
B. Steve Bono
15.

What Patriots player returned a punt for a touchdown against the Steelers in the 2001 AFC Championship?
- A.
  
  Ty Law
- B.
  
  Tebucky Jones
- C.
  
  Troy Brown
- D.
  
  Lawyer Milloy
Correct Answer
C. Troy Brown

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Interesting Trivia On NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers

Who or what did the Steelers trade for Jerome Bettis in 1996?

Steelers coach Bill Cowher previously served as a defensive coach for what team?

Who turned down an offer in 1969 to coach the Steelers before Chuck Noll was hired?

Franco Harris' Immaculate Reception in the 1972 playoff game against Oakland was a pass intended for which other Steeler?

For which team did former Steelers coach Chuck Noll play before he retired in 1959?

Bill Cowher played what college position before special teams in the NFL and becoming a coach?

Prior to 2006, what was the only year in which the Steelers led the NFL in total offense?

Before Hines Ward, who was the last Steelers' receiver to be named to the Pro Bowl?

What uniform number did "Mean" Joe Greene wear during the days of the Steel Curtain?

The NBC TV special "The Steeler and the Pittsburgh Kid" starred Mean Joe Greene and Henry Thomas, who would later star in what film?

From 1996-2004, Jerome Bettis led the Steelers in rushing for 8 of 9 seasons. Who led the team in rushing in the other season?

Kordell Stewart was both a Pittsburgh Steeler and college teammate to what receiver?

Where did the Steelers play their games for parts of 12 years before Three Rivers stadium was built?

Who was the replacement quarterback for three games in the Steelers' 1987 season?

What Patriots player returned a punt for a touchdown against the Steelers in the 2001 AFC Championship?