Technorati Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Trivia
Here are some great classic trivia questions posted on the Dallas Cowboys Fan Zone today. If you want a real challenge, try to get a question past the guys on that board!
1. Which player recovered the onside kick that set up the Cowbys’ game winning drive in the miracle 1972 playoff game at San Francisco?
2. In the same game against the 49ers, Ron Sellers caught the game-winning touchdown. Who caught the touchdown pass to cut the lead to 28-23, which led to the onside kick?
3. In the 1980 divisional playoff game against Atlanta, which Dallas won 30-27, Danny White hit Drew Pearson on two touchdowns to overcome a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Who scored the other two of the Dallas touchdowns?
4. In what playoff game did the Cowboys have to go against the Flex defense?
5. Which defensive lineman, the brother of another All-Pro player, started in place of Larry Cole at the beginning of the 1972 season?
6. Who said, “I killed many a quarterback, I felt like I scored when I took their head off”?
7. What long time sports writer resigned from the Hall of Fame Selection Committee in 2004 to protest the denial of Bob Hayes’ entry?
8. Prior to the 1973 season, the Cowboys lost four assistant coaches to other positions. They also lost four players to retirement. Name these coaches and players.
9. With which rookie did Tom Landry try to replace Bob Hayes before the 1973 season?
10. In 1974, the Cowboys missed the playoffs for the first time since 1965. Which team won the NFC East title that season?
These are some stumpers. The only ones I think I know are that Paul Zimmerman, Dr. Z, was the sportswriter; and the Cardinals won the division in ’74.