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1.

Jason Taylor finished runner-up on the sixth season of which TV show?
- A.
  
  Celebrity Apprentice
- B.
  
  Celebrity Jeopardy!
- C.
  
  Dancing With the Stars
- D.
  
  Celebrity Big Brother
Correct Answer
C. Dancing With the Stars

Explanation
Jason Taylor finished as the runner-up on the sixth season of Dancing With the Stars.

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2.

Richmond Webb retired as a member of the Dolphins in what year?
- A.
  
  2001
- B.
  
  1999
- C.
  
  2003
- D.
  
  2005
Correct Answer
D. 2005

Explanation
Richmond Webb retired as a member of the Dolphins in 2005. This means that he ended his professional football career and left the team in that year.

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3.

After leaving the Dolphins, Richmond Webb played for which NFL team?
- A.
  
  Pittsburgh Steelers
- B.
  
  Indianapolis Colts
- C.
  
  Cincinnati Bengals
- D.
  
  Cleveland Browns
Correct Answer
C. Cincinnati Bengals

Explanation
After leaving the Dolphins, Richmond Webb played for the Cincinnati Bengals. This can be inferred from the information given in the question. The question states that Richmond Webb played for the Dolphins before, and it asks which team he played for after leaving the Dolphins. Among the given options, Cincinnati Bengals is the only team mentioned as a possible answer. Therefore, it can be concluded that Richmond Webb played for the Cincinnati Bengals after leaving the Dolphins.

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4.

Zach Thomas played his last NFL game with which team in 2008?
- A.
  
  Miami Dolphins
- B.
  
  San Francisco 49ers
- C.
  
  Kansas City Chiefs
- D.
  
  Dallas Cowboys
Correct Answer
D. Dallas Cowboys

Explanation
Zach Thomas played his last NFL game with the Dallas Cowboys in 2008.

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5.

Zach Thomas was a Unanimous All-American during his time at which school?
- A.
  
  TCU
- B.
  
  Texas Tech
- C.
  
  Texas
- D.
  
  Sam Houston
Correct Answer
B. Texas Tech

Explanation
Zach Thomas was a Unanimous All-American during his time at Texas Tech.

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6.

The Miami Dolphins began playing in which league in 1966?
- A.
  
  OFL
- B.
  
  AFL
- C.
  
  NFL
- D.
  
  CFL
Correct Answer
B. AFL

Explanation
The correct answer is AFL. The Miami Dolphins began playing in the American Football League (AFL) in 1966. The AFL was a professional football league that existed from 1960 to 1969, before merging with the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.

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7.

Following the 1971 season, the Dolphins suffered a Super Bowl loss to which team?
- A.
  
  Dallas Cowboys
- B.
  
  New York Giants
- C.
  
  Washington Redskins
- D.
  
  Los Angeles Rams
Correct Answer
A. Dallas Cowboys

Explanation
Following the 1971 season, the Dolphins suffered a Super Bowl loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

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8.

In 1973, the Dolphins won their second straight Super Bowl by beating which team?
- A.
  
  Minnesota Vikings
- B.
  
  Dallas Cowboys
- C.
  
  New York Giants
- D.
  
  Washington Redskins
Correct Answer
A. Minnesota Vikings

Explanation
The Dolphins won their second straight Super Bowl in 1973, which means they won the championship in the previous year as well. Among the given options, the Minnesota Vikings is the only team that they could have beaten in the Super Bowl in 1973 since the other teams did not reach the Super Bowl that year.

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9.

The Dolphins were one of 14 teams to defeat what winless team in 1976?
- A.
  
  Los Angeles Rams
- B.
  
  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- C.
  
  Baltimore Colts
- D.
  
  Detroit Lions
Correct Answer
B. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Explanation
In 1976, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were an expansion team in their inaugural season and had a winless record. The Dolphins were one of the 14 teams that managed to defeat them that year.

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10.

Which Dolphins player won the Bert Bell Award for the 1977 season?
- A.
  
  Benny Malone
- B.
  
  Andre Tillman
- C.
  
  Nat Moore
- D.
  
  Bob Griese
Correct Answer
D. Bob Griese

Explanation
Bob Griese won the Bert Bell Award for the 1977 season.

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11.

Which divisional rival finished tied with the Dolphins atop the AFC East in 1978?
- A.
  
  New England Patriots
- B.
  
  Buffalo Bills
- C.
  
  Baltimore Colts
- D.
  
  New York Jets
Correct Answer
A. New England Patriots

Explanation
In 1978, the New England Patriots finished tied with the Dolphins atop the AFC East division. This means that both teams had the same number of wins and losses in the season, resulting in a tie for first place. The Patriots, along with the Dolphins, had the best record in the division that year.

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12.

Who was first in receiving yards and second in rushing yards for the Dolphins in 1980?
- A.
  
  Tony Nathan
- B.
  
  Duriel Harris
- C.
  
  Delvin Williams
- D.
  
  Nat Moore
Correct Answer
A. Tony Nathan

Explanation
In 1980, Tony Nathan was the player who led the Dolphins in receiving yards and ranked second in rushing yards.

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13.

Which Pro Bowl offensive lineman did the Dolphins take in the 1982 draft?
- A.
  
  Jeff Bregel
- B.
  
  Dan Lynch
- C.
  
  Danny Villa
- D.
  
  Roy Foster
Correct Answer
D. Roy Foster

Explanation
Roy Foster was the Pro Bowl offensive lineman that the Dolphins took in the 1982 draft.

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14.

In 1982, the Dolphins played the famous "Snowplow Game" against which team?
- A.
  
  Green Bay Packers
- B.
  
  Chicago Bears
- C.
  
  Buffalo Bills
- D.
  
  New England Patriots
Correct Answer
D. New England Patriots

Explanation
In 1982, the Dolphins played the famous "Snowplow Game" against the New England Patriots. This game is remembered for a controversial moment when the Patriots' stadium employee used a snowplow to clear a spot for the kicker to attempt a field goal, giving the Patriots an advantage. The Dolphins ultimately lost the game due to this incident, making the New England Patriots the correct answer.

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15.

1984 was the first year in Dolphins history where they scored how many points?
- A.
  
  400
- B.
  
  500
- C.
  
  300
- D.
  
  200
Correct Answer
B. 500

Explanation
In 1984, the Dolphins scored 500 points, making it the first year in their history to reach this milestone. This indicates that the team had a successful offensive season, consistently scoring high numbers of points throughout the year.

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Trivia On NFL - Miami Dolphins

Jason Taylor finished runner-up on the sixth season of which TV show?

Richmond Webb retired as a member of the Dolphins in what year?

After leaving the Dolphins, Richmond Webb played for which NFL team?

Zach Thomas played his last NFL game with which team in 2008?

Zach Thomas was a Unanimous All-American during his time at which school?

The Miami Dolphins began playing in which league in 1966?

Following the 1971 season, the Dolphins suffered a Super Bowl loss to which team?

In 1973, the Dolphins won their second straight Super Bowl by beating which team?

The Dolphins were one of 14 teams to defeat what winless team in 1976?

Which Dolphins player won the Bert Bell Award for the 1977 season?

Which divisional rival finished tied with the Dolphins atop the AFC East in 1978?

Who was first in receiving yards and second in rushing yards for the Dolphins in 1980?

Which Pro Bowl offensive lineman did the Dolphins take in the 1982 draft?

In 1982, the Dolphins played the famous "Snowplow Game" against which team?

1984 was the first year in Dolphins history where they scored how many points?