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  • 1. 

    Which football Hall of Famer played with the Giants in the 50's and 60's?

    • A.

      Frank Gifford

    • B.

      Joe Gibbs

    • C.

      Mel Blount

    • D.

      Bob Lilly

    Correct Answer
    A. Frank Gifford
    Explanation
    Frank Gifford is the correct answer because he played with the Giants in the 50's and 60's. He was a prominent football player and was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport.

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  • 2. 

    Which football star is known as "LT" to Giants fans?

    • A.

      Todd Lyght

    • B.

      Luther Thomas

    • C.

      Lawrence Taylor

    • D.

      Larry Tomkins

    Correct Answer
    C. Lawrence Taylor
    Explanation
    Lawrence Taylor is known as "LT" to Giants fans. He earned this nickname due to his exceptional skills and dominance on the football field. As a linebacker for the New York Giants, Taylor was a key player in the team's success during the 1980s. He was known for his aggressive playing style, speed, and ability to disrupt opponents' offenses. Lawrence Taylor's impact on the game and his popularity among Giants fans solidified his nickname "LT".

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  • 3. 

    What New York Giant had his #11 uniform retired?

    • A.

      Phil Simms

    • B.

      Spider Lockhart

    • C.

      Frank Gifford

    • D.

      Lawrence Taylor

    Correct Answer
    A. pHil Simms
    Explanation
    Phil Simms had his #11 uniform retired by the New York Giants. This means that the team honored Simms by permanently taking his jersey number out of circulation. This is typically done to recognize players who have made significant contributions to the team and have had a lasting impact on the organization. In Simms' case, his retirement of the #11 uniform is a testament to his successful career as a quarterback for the Giants.

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  • 4. 

    Who did the New York Giants draft in the first round at overall number 24 in the 1990 NFL College Draft?

    • A.

      Henry Jones

    • B.

      Rodney Hampton

    • C.

      Alvin Harper

    • D.

      Leonard Renfro

    Correct Answer
    B. Rodney Hampton
    Explanation
    In the 1990 NFL College Draft, the New York Giants drafted Rodney Hampton in the first round with the 24th overall pick.

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  • 5. 

    Who was selected as the fourth pick by the Giants in the 2004 NFL Draft?

    • A.

      T.J. Duckett

    • B.

      Ben Roethlisberger

    • C.

      Philip Rivers

    • D.

      Kyle Boller

    Correct Answer
    C. pHilip Rivers
    Explanation
    Philip Rivers was selected as the fourth pick by the Giants in the 2004 NFL Draft.

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  • 6. 

    Who was traded to the Giants for #4 overall pick quarterback Philip Rivers?

    • A.

      Deuce McAllister

    • B.

      Shaun Alexander

    • C.

      Alge Crumpler

    • D.

      Eli Manning

    Correct Answer
    D. Eli Manning
    Explanation
    Eli Manning was traded to the Giants for the #4 overall pick quarterback Philip Rivers. This trade occurred during the 2004 NFL Draft when the San Diego Chargers selected Manning as the #1 overall pick, but he expressed his desire to not play for them. As a result, the Chargers traded Manning to the Giants in exchange for Rivers, who was selected with the #4 overall pick. This trade turned out to be beneficial for both teams, as Manning went on to have a successful career with the Giants, winning two Super Bowl championships, while Rivers had a successful career with the Chargers.

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  • 7. 

    The New York Giants began playing their home games at which stadium in 1976?

    • A.

      Giants Stadium

    • B.

      Yale Bowl

    • C.

      Shea Stadium

    • D.

      Yankee Stadium

    Correct Answer
    A. Giants Stadium
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Giants Stadium. In 1976, the New York Giants started playing their home games at Giants Stadium. This stadium was located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and served as the home of the Giants until 2009. It was a multi-purpose stadium that also hosted the New York Jets and various other events. Giants Stadium had a seating capacity of over 80,000 and was known for its distinctive architecture and iconic status in the sports world.

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  • 8. 

    Which Giants player won Defensive Player of the Year in 2001?

    • A.

      Ahmad Childress

    • B.

      Lawrence Taylor

    • C.

      Michael Strahan

    • D.

      Ray Lewis

    Correct Answer
    C. Michael Strahan
    Explanation
    Michael Strahan won Defensive Player of the Year in 2001. He had an outstanding season with the New York Giants, recording a league-leading 22.5 sacks, which broke the previous single-season sack record. Strahan's dominant performance and ability to disrupt opposing offenses made him a clear choice for the award that year.

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  • 9. 

    In which year did the Giants have the best record?

    • A.

      1966

    • B.

      2000

    • C.

      1986

    • D.

      1994

    Correct Answer
    C. 1986
    Explanation
    In 1986, the Giants had the best record.

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  • 10. 

    Who was hired to replace Jim Fassel as head coach of the New York Giants?

    • A.

      Ray Handley

    • B.

      Dan Reeves

    • C.

      Tom Coughlin

    • D.

      Bill Parcells

    Correct Answer
    C. Tom Coughlin
    Explanation
    Tom Coughlin was hired to replace Jim Fassel as head coach of the New York Giants. This can be inferred from the options provided, where Ray Handley, Dan Reeves, and Bill Parcells are not mentioned as replacements for Jim Fassel. Therefore, the correct answer is Tom Coughlin.

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  • 11. 

    Who became the New York Giants' quarterback when Kurt Warner was benched in 2004?

    • A.

      Eli Manning

    • B.

      Jesse Palmer

    • C.

      Tim Hasselbeck

    • D.

      Chris Palmer

    Correct Answer
    A. Eli Manning
    Explanation
    Eli Manning became the New York Giants' quarterback when Kurt Warner was benched in 2004.

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  • 12. 

    Who is a 260-pound running back and a 4th round 2005 pick for the New York Giants?

    • A.

      Jonathan Vilma

    • B.

      Richard Seymour

    • C.

      Chad Brown

    • D.

      Brandon Jacobs

    Correct Answer
    D. Brandon Jacobs
    Explanation
    Brandon Jacobs is the correct answer because he fits the description of being a 260-pound running back and a 4th round 2005 pick for the New York Giants. Jonathan Vilma, Richard Seymour, and Chad Brown are not running backs and were not picked by the New York Giants in the 2005 draft.

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  • 13. 

    Which New York Giants player signed on in 2006 for his 19th season with the NFL?

    • A.

      Jeff Feagles

    • B.

      Bob Whitfield

    • C.

      Amani Toomer

    • D.

      Carlos Emmons

    Correct Answer
    A. Jeff Feagles
    Explanation
    Jeff Feagles signed on in 2006 for his 19th season with the NFL.

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