Test Your Oakland Raiders Knowledge II

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Test Your Oakland Raiders Knowledge II - Quiz

So you think you know a lot about the Raiders? Here's a hard-hitting quiz that could stump even the most ardent fan.

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1.

The Raiders’ first draft pick in the post Al Davis era was tackle Tony Bergstrom of Utah. Name the first pick for the Raiders in the Al Davis era, 1963, when he was named coach and general manager of the AFL team?
- A.
  
  Hewritt Dixon
- B.
  
  Butch Wilson
- C.
  
  Dan Connors
Correct Answer
B. Butch Wilson

Explanation
B. The Raiders’ first pick in the 1963 American Football League draft was in the sixth round, and they used it on Alabama running back Butch Wilson. Wilson also was drafted in the second round by the Baltimore Colts that year and signed with the NFL team. He played tight end in the NFL for seven seasons, never starting a game. He played five seasons with the Colts and two with the New York Giants. He scored three touchdowns in his career.

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2.

Which future quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams did the Raiders draft in the first round in 1962?
- A.
  
  Roman Gabriel
- B.
  
  John Hadl
- C.
  
  Joe Namath
Correct Answer
A. Roman Gabriel

Explanation
A. Roman Gabriel. Like many American Football League teams, the Raiders drafted players who also were drafted by NFL teams. The Los Angeles Rams also drafted Gabriel in the first round, and he played in Los Angeles from 1962-72.

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3.

What Raiders player had three interceptions in Super Bowl XV?
- A.
  
  Lester Hayes
- B.
  
  Rod Martin
- C.
  
  Ted Hendricks
Correct Answer
B. Rod Martin

Explanation
B. Linebacker Rod Martin plagued Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski in the 1980 NFL title game. Martin had only two interceptions during the regular season.

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4.

Who is the Raiders’ all-time leader in passing yards?
- A.
  
  Ken Stabler
- B.
  
  Daryle Lamonica
- C.
  
  Rich Gannon
Correct Answer
A. Ken Stabler

Explanation
A. Ken Stabler threw for 19,078 yards in 10 seasons with the Raiders (1970-79), followed by Rich Gannon with 17,585 in six seasons (1999-2004) and Daryle Lamonica with 16,655 in eight seasons (1967-74).

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5.

Who was the last Raider to win The Associated Press MVP award?
- A.
  
  Ken Stabler
- B.
  
  Marcus Allen
- C.
  
  Rich Gannon
Correct Answer
C. Rich Gannon

Explanation
C. Rich Gannon won the honor in 2002 when he completed 67.6 percent of his passes for 4,689 yards and 26 touchdowns.

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6.

What Raider did Pittsburgh Steelers coach Chuck Noll refer to as part of the "criminal element" in football?
- A.
  
  George Atkinson
- B.
  
  Jack Tatum
- C.
  
  Al Davis
Correct Answer
A. George Atkinson

Explanation
A. Safety George Atkinson infuriated the Steelers in the 1976 season opener when he delivered a forearm to the back of receiver Lynn Swann’s helmet, knocking Swann out of the lineup for two games.

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7.

What wide receiver scored the Raiders’ first touchdown upon their return to Oakland from Los Angeles in the 1995 season opener?
- A.
  
  Cliff Branch
- B.
  
  James Jett
- C.
  
  Tim Brown
Correct Answer
C. Tim Brown

Explanation
C. Tim Brown scored on a 5-yard pass from Jeff Hostetler, sparking the Raiders to a 17-7 victory over the San Diego Chargers.

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8.

Which Raider was MVP of the team’s Super Bowl XI win over the Minnesota Vikings?
- A.
  
  Fred Biletnikoff
- B.
  
  Willie Brown
- C.
  
  Ken Stabler
Correct Answer
A. Fred Biletnikoff

Explanation
A. Receiver Fred Biletnikoff was the MVP of Super Bowl XI as the Raiders beat the Vikings 32-14 on Jan. 9, 1977. Biletnikoff had four catches for 79 yards, including a 48-yarder that set up a touchdown.

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9.

George Blanda set an NFL record with 2,002 points, which now ranks sixth all time. Which two positions did he play?
- A.
  
  Quarterback and kicker
- B.
  
  Running back and wide receiver
- C.
  
  Running back and kicker
Correct Answer
A. Quarterback and kicker

Explanation
A. George Blanda played quarterback and kicker during an NFL career that spanned from 1949-75. He spent his final nine season with the Raiders.

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10.

Mike White, Joe Bugel, Jon Gruden, Bill Callahan, Norv Turner, Art Shell, Lane Kiffin, Tom Cable and Hue Jackson are the Raiders head coaches since 1994. Which coach(es) lasted more than two seasons?
- A.
  
  Five
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  Three
Correct Answer
B. One

Explanation
B. Jon Gruden coached the Raiders from 1998-2001. Tom Cable was interim coach for the final 12 games in 2008 and was coach from 2009-10.

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11.

Former Raiders running back Napoleon Kaufman rushed for 1,294 yards in 1997. He retired at the end of the 2000 season after a six-year NFL career, all with the Raiders. What is his current occupation?
- A.
  
  Police officer
- B.
  
  High school teacher
- C.
  
  Pastor
Correct Answer
C. Pastor

Explanation
C. Kaufman is the pastor of The Well Christian Community Church in Dublin.

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12.

Which three NFL stadiums are older than the Oakland Coliseum, which opened in 1966?
- A.
  
  Candlestick Park, Ralph Wilson Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium
- B.
  
  Soldier Field, Candlestick Park and Lambeau Field
- C.
  
  Cowboys Stadium, Cleveland Browns Stadium and Soldier Field
Correct Answer
B. Soldier Field, Candlestick Park and Lambeau Field

Explanation
B. Soldier Field opened in 1924, Lambeau Field in 1957 and Candlestick Park in 1960.

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13.

Counting the current roster, how many Raiders have won Heisman Trophy?
- A.
  
  Nine
- B.
  
  Six
- C.
  
  Three
Correct Answer
A. Nine

Explanation
A. The Raiders have had nine Heisman Trophy winners: Billy Cannon (1959 winner); Jim Plunkett (1970); Marcus Allen (1981); Bo Jackson (1985); Tim Brown (1987); Desmond Howard (1991); Charles Woodson (1997); Carson Palmer (2002); Matt Leinart (2004).

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14.

In how many Super Bowls was John Madden the Raiders coach?
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  One
Correct Answer
C. One

Explanation
C. John Madden coached in one Super Bowl, a 32-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 9, 1977, in Super Bowl XI.

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15.

Of these three former Raiders enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which one wasn’t drafted by the Raiders — Willie Brown, Gene Upshaw and Fred Biletnikoff?
- A.
  
  Brown
- B.
  
  Upshaw
- C.
  
  Biletnikoff
Correct Answer
A. Brown

Explanation
A. Cornerback Willie Brown came to the Raiders in a trade with the Denver Broncos in 1967.

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Test Your Oakland Raiders Knowledge II

The Raiders’ first draft pick in the post Al Davis era was tackle Tony Bergstrom of Utah. Name the first pick for the Raiders in the Al Davis era, 1963, when he was named coach and general manager of the AFL team?

Which future quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams did the Raiders draft in the first round in 1962?

What Raiders player had three interceptions in Super Bowl XV?

Who is the Raiders’ all-time leader in passing yards?

Who was the last Raider to win The Associated Press MVP award?

What Raider did Pittsburgh Steelers coach Chuck Noll refer to as part of the "criminal element" in football?

What wide receiver scored the Raiders’ first touchdown upon their return to Oakland from Los Angeles in the 1995 season opener?

Which Raider was MVP of the team’s Super Bowl XI win over the Minnesota Vikings?

George Blanda set an NFL record with 2,002 points, which now ranks sixth all time. Which two positions did he play?

Mike White, Joe Bugel, Jon Gruden, Bill Callahan, Norv Turner, Art Shell, Lane Kiffin, Tom Cable and Hue Jackson are the Raiders head coaches since 1994. Which coach(es) lasted more than two seasons?

Former Raiders running back Napoleon Kaufman rushed for 1,294 yards in 1997. He retired at the end of the 2000 season after a six-year NFL career, all with the Raiders. What is his current occupation?

Which three NFL stadiums are older than the Oakland Coliseum, which opened in 1966?

Counting the current roster, how many Raiders have won Heisman Trophy?

In how many Super Bowls was John Madden the Raiders coach?

Of these three former Raiders enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which one wasn’t drafted by the Raiders — Willie Brown, Gene Upshaw and Fred Biletnikoff?