The Ultimate NFL - Arizona Cardinals Trivia

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1.

Before 2003, in how many seasons did Jake Plummer throw for more TDs than interceptions?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  0
- D.
  
  3
Correct Answer
A. 1

Explanation
Jake Plummer threw for more touchdowns than interceptions in only one season before 2003. This means that in all the other seasons before 2003, he either threw for an equal number of touchdowns and interceptions or more interceptions than touchdowns.

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2.

In which year were the Cardinals founded as a football team?
- A.
  
  1947
- B.
  
  1923
- C.
  
  1898
- D.
  
  1914
Correct Answer
C. 1898

Explanation
The Cardinals were founded as a football team in 1898.

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3.

Who was the first Arizona Cardinals quarterback to amass 500 passing yards in a single game?
- A.
  
  Dave Krieg
- B.
  
  Boomer Esiason
- C.
  
  Steve Beuerlein
- D.
  
  Neil Lomax
Correct Answer
B. Boomer Esiason

Explanation
Boomer Esiason was the first Arizona Cardinals quarterback to amass 500 passing yards in a single game.

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4.

Which Cardinals receiver racked up 256 receiving yards in a game against the Giants in 1962?
- A.
  
  Billy Stacy
- B.
  
  Taz Anderson
- C.
  
  Jackie Smith
- D.
  
  Sonny Randle
Correct Answer
D. Sonny Randle

Explanation
Sonny Randle is the correct answer because he is the Cardinals receiver who accumulated 256 receiving yards in a game against the Giants in 1962.

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5.

Who was the first Cardinals quarterback to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season?
- A.
  
  Neil Lomax
- B.
  
  Jake Plummer
- C.
  
  Steve Beuerlein
- D.
  
  Dave Krieg
Correct Answer
A. Neil Lomax

Explanation
Neil Lomax was the first Cardinals quarterback to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season. This means that before Lomax, no other Cardinals quarterback had achieved this feat.

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6.

Who was the first Cardinals defensive end to sack a quarterback 15 times in a single season?
- A.
  
  Freddie Joe Nunn
- B.
  
  Bertrand Berry
- C.
  
  Simeon Rice
- D.
  
  Curtis Greer
Correct Answer
D. Curtis Greer

Explanation
Curtis Greer was the first Cardinals defensive end to sack a quarterback 15 times in a single season.

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7.

The Cardinals' first regular-season game in team history ended in a 0-0 tie against which team?
- A.
  
  Canton Bulldogs
- B.
  
  Cleveland Indians
- C.
  
  Akron Pros
- D.
  
  Chicago Tigers
Correct Answer
D. Chicago Tigers

Explanation
In the Cardinals' first regular-season game, they played against the Chicago Tigers and the game ended in a 0-0 tie.

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8.

Who was the first player in the history of the Cardinals elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
- A.
  
  Ernie Nevers
- B.
  
  Charley Trippi
- C.
  
  Dick Lane
- D.
  
  Jimmy Conzelman
Correct Answer
A. Ernie Nevers

Explanation
Ernie Nevers was the first player in the history of the Cardinals to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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9.

Who was the first quarterback to surpass 3,000 passing yards in a season as a St. Louis Cardinal?
- A.
  
  Charley Johnson
- B.
  
  Timm Rosenbach
- C.
  
  Neil Lomax
- D.
  
  Jim Hart
Correct Answer
A. Charley Johnson

Explanation
Charley Johnson was the first quarterback to surpass 3,000 passing yards in a season as a St. Louis Cardinal. This means that he achieved this milestone before any other quarterback in the history of the team.

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10.

Who was the first St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinal to run for 1000 yards in a season?
- A.
  
  Ottis Anderson
- B.
  
  Stump Mitchell
- C.
  
  Jim Otis
- D.
  
  John David Crow
Correct Answer
B. Stump Mitchell

Explanation
Stump Mitchell was the first St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinal to run for 1000 yards in a season.

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11.

Which St. Louis Cardinals kicker attempted nine field goals in a single game?
- A.
  
  Bill Gramatica
- B.
  
  Jim Bakken
- C.
  
  Neil O'Donoghue
- D.
  
  Greg Davis
Correct Answer
B. Jim Bakken

Explanation
Jim Bakken is the correct answer because he attempted nine field goals in a single game for the St. Louis Cardinals. This demonstrates his skill and accuracy as a kicker, as well as his importance to the team's scoring efforts.

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12.

In 1944, the Chicago Cardinals merged with the Steelers for one season and were called what?
- A.
  
  Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Steagles
- B.
  
  Chicago-Pittsburgh Cardeelers
- C.
  
  Chicago-Pittsburgh Carpets
- D.
  
  Pittsburgh-Chicago Lakers
Correct Answer
C. Chicago-Pittsburgh Carpets

Explanation
In 1944, the Chicago Cardinals merged with the Steelers for one season and were called the Chicago-Pittsburgh Carpets. This merger resulted in a temporary team that combined players from both the Cardinals and the Steelers. The name "Carpets" was likely chosen to represent the merging of the two teams, with each team's name being combined to create a new identity. This merger was a unique occurrence in football history and the team only existed for one season before the Cardinals resumed their separate identity.

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The Ultimate NFL - Arizona Cardinals Trivia

Before 2003, in how many seasons did Jake Plummer throw for more TDs than interceptions?

In which year were the Cardinals founded as a football team?

Who was the first Arizona Cardinals quarterback to amass 500 passing yards in a single game?

Which Cardinals receiver racked up 256 receiving yards in a game against the Giants in 1962?

Who was the first Cardinals quarterback to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season?

Who was the first Cardinals defensive end to sack a quarterback 15 times in a single season?

The Cardinals' first regular-season game in team history ended in a 0-0 tie against which team?

Who was the first player in the history of the Cardinals elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Who was the first quarterback to surpass 3,000 passing yards in a season as a St. Louis Cardinal?

Who was the first St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinal to run for 1000 yards in a season?

Which St. Louis Cardinals kicker attempted nine field goals in a single game?

In 1944, the Chicago Cardinals merged with the Steelers for one season and were called what?