Interesting Trivia On NFL - Washington Redskins

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1.

How many years did Sammy Baugh play for Washington?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  20
- C.
  
  15
- D.
  
  10
Correct Answer
C. 15
2.

Joe Theismann's career was famously ended by what kind of injury in 1985?
- A.
  
  Broken Neck
- B.
  
  Broken Leg
- C.
  
  Broken Arm
- D.
  
  Broken Ribs
Correct Answer
B. Broken Leg
3.

During his debut season with Washington, Joe Theismann played what position?
- A.
  
  Safety
- B.
  
  Tight End
- C.
  
  Linebacker
- D.
  
  Punt Returner
Correct Answer
D. Punt Returner
4.

Which Hall of Fame coach said that Sonny Jurgensen was the best quarterback he'd ever seen?
- A.
  
  Joe Gibbs
- B.
  
  Chuck Noll
- C.
  
  Vince Lombardi
- D.
  
  Tom Landry
Correct Answer
C. Vince Lombardi
5.

Before joining Washington, Sonny Jurgensen played for which team?
- A.
  
  Seattle Seahawks
- B.
  
  Philadelphia Eagles
- C.
  
  Houston Oilers
- D.
  
  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Correct Answer
B. Philadelphia Eagles
6.

In college, Darrell Green set numerous conference records in what sport?
- A.
  
  Baseball
- B.
  
  Track & Field
- C.
  
  Basketball
- D.
  
  Wrestling
Correct Answer
B. Track & Field
7.

Darrell Green was an NFL Hall of Famer despite being only how tall?
- A.
  
  5' 8"
- B.
  
  5' 6"
- C.
  
  6' 0"
- D.
  
  5' 4"
Correct Answer
A. 5' 8"
8.

Darrell Green played his final NFL game at what age?
- A.
  
  38
- B.
  
  42
- C.
  
  36
- D.
  
  40
Correct Answer
B. 42
9.

Charley Taylor played both halfback and defensive back at which university?
- A.
  
  Nebraska
- B.
  
  Arizona State
- C.
  
  Illinois
- D.
  
  Florida State
Correct Answer
B. Arizona State
10.

Charley Taylor was Washington receiver's coach under which head coach?
- A.
  
  Joe Bugel
- B.
  
  Norv Turner
- C.
  
  Bill Callahan
- D.
  
  Joe Gibbs
Correct Answer
D. Joe Gibbs
11.

Larry Brown played college football for which Midwestern university?
- A.
  
  Nebraska
- B.
  
  Iowa
- C.
  
  Oklahoma
- D.
  
  Kansas State
Correct Answer
D. Kansas State
12.

What jersey number did Washington stop issuing after Larry Brown retired?
- A.
  
  53
- B.
  
  23
- C.
  
  33
- D.
  
  43
Correct Answer
D. 43
13.

John Riggins began his NFL career with which team?
- A.
  
  Buffalo Bills
- B.
  
  New York Giants
- C.
  
  New England Patriots
- D.
  
  New York Jets
Correct Answer
D. New York Jets
14.

John Riggins sat out which NFL season due to a contract dispute?
- A.
  
  1980
- B.
  
  1970
- C.
  
  1985
- D.
  
  1975
Correct Answer
A. 1980
15.

After leaving the NFL, Joe Gibbs became the owner of a franchise in which league?
- A.
  
  NFL
- B.
  
  MLB
- C.
  
  NBA
- D.
  
  NASCAR
Correct Answer
D. NASCAR

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Interesting Trivia On NFL - Washington Redskins

How many years did Sammy Baugh play for Washington?

Joe Theismann's career was famously ended by what kind of injury in 1985?

During his debut season with Washington, Joe Theismann played what position?

Which Hall of Fame coach said that Sonny Jurgensen was the best quarterback he'd ever seen?

Before joining Washington, Sonny Jurgensen played for which team?

In college, Darrell Green set numerous conference records in what sport?

Darrell Green was an NFL Hall of Famer despite being only how tall?

Darrell Green played his final NFL game at what age?

Charley Taylor played both halfback and defensive back at which university?

Charley Taylor was Washington receiver's coach under which head coach?

Larry Brown played college football for which Midwestern university?

What jersey number did Washington stop issuing after Larry Brown retired?

John Riggins began his NFL career with which team?

John Riggins sat out which NFL season due to a contract dispute?

After leaving the NFL, Joe Gibbs became the owner of a franchise in which league?