1970s NFL Quarterbacks Trivia Quiz
This 1970s NFL quarterbacks trivia quiz follows the decade’s biggest signal-callers and rivalry games. Expect clues about late-game rallies, run-heavy offenses, scrambling styles, famous playoff throws, and championship rematches.
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What This Quiz Covers
The questions cover Pittsburgh and Dallas title-game pressure, late-game rallies, Miami’s no-loss season, Minnesota scrambling, Oakland passing style, tipped playoff throws, and famous backup turns.
Trivia Study Guide ›
- Which Oakland tight end caught the “Ghost to the Post” pass in a famous playoff game against Baltimore?
- Which scrambling Minnesota passer became known for extending plays long before that style was common?
- Which Dallas receiver caught the famous tipped pass that became known as the “Hail Mary” play?
- Which veteran replaced Miami’s injured starter for much of the perfect regular season?
- Which rivalry paired America’s Team against the Steel Curtain in two championship games during the decade?
- Which Dallas passer earned the nickname “Captain Comeback” for late-game rallies?
- Which Minnesota pass catcher was on the receiving end of the playoff throw that made the “Hail Mary” phrase famous?
- Which Miami passer guided the no-loss 1972 team while working in a run-heavy offense?
- Which Pittsburgh passer beat Dallas twice on the NFL’s biggest stage during the decade?
- Which Dallas backup later started a championship game against his old team after leaving Texas?
- Which left-handed Oakland passer was nicknamed “The Snake”?
- Which Pittsburgh receiver made a balletic sideline catch in the championship win over Dallas after the 1975 season?
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