NFL Quiz: Detroit Lions! Trivia

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1. On which holiday did the Detroit Lions play their final game at Tiger Stadium in 1974?

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The Detroit Lions played their final game at Tiger Stadium in 1974 on Thanksgiving Day.

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Are you a Detroit Lions fan? Do you think you can make the grade with this quiz? The Detroit Lions are a pro-American football team is centered in Detroit. The Detroit Lions participate in the National Football League as a member of the National Football Conference North Division. The team... see moreplays it’s home games at Ford Field in Detroit. Take this quiz and test your team spirit for the Detroit Lions. see less

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2. Which Motown soul singer tried out for the Detroit Lions in 1970?

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Marvin Gaye tried out for the Detroit Lions in 1970.

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3. Which team defeated the Detroit Lions in the 1994 Playoffs?

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In the 1994 Playoffs, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions.

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4. Who was given credit for naming Detroit's team the Lions?

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George A. Richards is credited with naming Detroit's team the Lions.

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5. On December 19, 1999, Detroit gave up 11 receptions for 170 yards and 3 touchdowns to which Chicago Bear receiver?

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On December 19, 1999, the Detroit team allowed Marcus Robinson, a receiver for the Chicago Bears, to make 11 receptions for 170 yards and score 3 touchdowns.

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6. How many yards did Detroit Lion Barry Sanders average per carrying in his career?

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Barry Sanders averaged five yards per carry in his career. This means that, on average, he gained five yards every time he carried the ball. This is a remarkable achievement and showcases his exceptional skill and ability as a running back.

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7. In 2000 how many of Desmond Howard's 1,872 all-purpose yards were not from punt or kick off returns for Detroit?

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In 2000, Desmond Howard had a total of 1,872 all-purpose yards. Out of these yards, only 14 were not from punt or kick off returns for Detroit. This means that the majority of Howard's all-purpose yards came from his punt or kick off returns for Detroit.

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8. How many times did the Detroit Lions make the playoffs in the 1970s?

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The Detroit Lions made the playoffs only once in the 1970s.

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9. Who kicked a 55-yard field goal against the Detroit Lions on October 19, 2000, the longest of the year?

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Martin Gramatica kicked a 55-yard field goal against the Detroit Lions on October 19, 2000, making it the longest field goal of the year.

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10. How many times did the Detroit Lions make the playoffs in the 1990s?

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The Detroit Lions made the playoffs six times in the 1990s. This indicates that they had a successful decade, consistently performing well enough to qualify for the postseason.

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11. How many kickoffs did Terry Fair of the Detroit Lions return for a touchdown in 1999?

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In 1999, Terry Fair of the Detroit Lions did not return any kickoffs for a touchdown.

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12. How many 2 point conversions did James Stewart have for the Lions in 2000?

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James Stewart had 3 two-point conversions for the Lions in 2000.

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13. Which team did the Detroit Lions lose to in their final game at Tiger Stadium in 1974?

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The Detroit Lions lost to the Denver Broncos in their final game at Tiger Stadium in 1974.

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14. Bryant Westbrook, of the Detroit Lions, had 6 interceptions in 2000 and how many return yards?

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Bryant Westbrook, a player for the Detroit Lions in 2000, had 6 interceptions. The question is asking for the number of return yards he had. The correct answer is 36, indicating that Westbrook had 36 return yards after his interceptions.

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15. Desmond Howard returned a 95-yard punt for a touchdown for Detroit against which team in the first game of the 2000 season?

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Desmond Howard returned a 95-yard punt for a touchdown for Detroit against the New Orleans Saints in the first game of the 2000 season.

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On which holiday did the Detroit Lions play their final game at Tiger...
Which Motown soul singer tried out for the Detroit Lions in 1970?
Which team defeated the Detroit Lions in the 1994 Playoffs?
Who was given credit for naming Detroit's team the Lions?
On December 19, 1999, Detroit gave up 11 receptions for 170 yards and...
How many yards did Detroit Lion Barry Sanders average per carrying in...
In 2000 how many of Desmond Howard's 1,872 all-purpose yards were...
How many times did the Detroit Lions make the playoffs in the 1970s?
Who kicked a 55-yard field goal against the Detroit Lions on October...
How many times did the Detroit Lions make the playoffs in the 1990s?
How many kickoffs did Terry Fair of the Detroit Lions return for a...
How many 2 point conversions did James Stewart have for the Lions in...
Which team did the Detroit Lions lose to in their final game at Tiger...
Bryant Westbrook, of the Detroit Lions, had 6 interceptions in 2000...
Desmond Howard returned a 95-yard punt for a touchdown for Detroit...
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