super-bowl Trivia Quiz # 16
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Super Bowl XLI - Super Bowl XLI was played in Miami. What was the name of the stadium?
The correct answer is 'Dolphin Stadium'
The stadium was opened in 1987 and was originally named for then Dolphin owner Joe Robbie. In 1996, new Dolphin owner Wayne Huizenga changed the name to Pro Player Stadium. Also in 1996, the stadium began hosting the Orange Bowl college football game. In 2005, the name was changed to Dolphin Stadium.
Super Bowl Question 2
A Pigskin Decade: The 1980s - In 1986, and after losing their season opener, this team went 14-2 in the season, and shutout the Redskins in the NFC Championship game before winning it all in Super Bowl XXI. Which team was this that had Bill Parcells at the helm?
The correct answer is 'New York Giants'
From 1983-1990, Parcells had the Giants, then from 1993-1996 the Patriots. Bill then helmed the Jets for three seasons before taking the reins of the Cowboys in 2003. The Giants defeated the Broncos in the Super Bowl, 39-20.
Super Bowl Question 3
Miscellaneous Sports - Of the following NFL quarterbacks, which never had the honor of winning the Super Bowl?
The correct answer is 'Dan Marino'
When Marino retired he held plenty of NFL records but couldn't win the big one.
Super Bowl Question 4
Super Bowl Mania - In Super Bowl XL, Antwan Randl El who threw a TD. Who did he throw the touchdown to?
The correct answer is 'Hines Ward'
The ball was originally handed off to Willie Parker who threw it to Randle El, and then blocked for him.
Super Bowl Question 5
Super Bowl Winners - Which team won Super Bowl III after their young quarterback predicted they would?
The correct answer is 'New York Jets'
Broadway Joe Namath predicted a win and it came true. The Jets beat the mighty Colts 16-7.
Super Bowl Question 6
Ultimate Football : Part A - Which of these teams was the first not to score a touchdown in a Superbowl?
The correct answer is 'Miami Dolphins'
Miami lost to the Dallas Cowboys 24-3 in Super Bowl VI.
Super Bowl Question 7
2001: A Sports Year In Review - What team did the Baltimore Ravens beat on January 28th to win Super Bowl XXXV?
The correct answer is 'New York Giants'
Baltimore won 34-7 in Tampa.
Super Bowl Question 8
Super Bowls XXI-XXX - The Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was site for Super Bowl XXVI. Who won Super Bowl XXVI?
The correct answer is 'Washington Redskins'
For a second straight year, the Bills represented the AFC in the Super Bowl. The Bills lost again, this time to the Redskins. The Redskins won 37-24. Joe Gibbs was the winning coach and Mark Rypien was the MVP.
Super Bowl Question 9
Which NFL Team Am I? - Franco Harris ended his career here. During the 1983-1984 season, this team was one game away from the Super Bowl. They have played in both the NFC (National Football Conference) and the AFC (American Football Conference).
The correct answer is 'Seattle Seahawks'
The Seattle Seahawks entered the NFL as an expansion team along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976. They played in the NFC West for a season before moving to the AFC West in 1977. They only won the AFC West twice in the span of time they resided in that division from 1978-2001. Those years were in 1988 and 1999. In January of 1989, they lost a divisional playoff game to Cincinatti on the road, 21-13. In January of 2000, they lost an opening home game to the Miami Dolphins, 19-17, which was also Dan Marino's last win. In January of 1984, they won a home playoff game over the rival Denver Broncos 31-7 and then upset the Miami Dolphins 27-20 in Miami before going to Los Angeles to play the Raiders for the AFC Championship. They had beaten L.A. twice that season but the Raiders had still won the division at 12-4. The third time was not a charm as they lost to the Raiders 30-14. The Seahawks moved back to the NFC West in the 2001-2002 season.
Franco Harris played several seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but finished his career in Seattle.
Franco Harris played several seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but finished his career in Seattle.
Super Bowl Question 10
National Football League - Super Bowl X MVP Lynn Swann and Super Bowl XXXVI and XXXVIII MVP Tom Brady, both attended Junipero Serra High School, located near which of these California cities?
The correct answer is 'San Francisco'
Barry Bonds also attended Junipero Serra.