Football Trivia Quiz # 9
This is Football Quiz # 9, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Football Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Football Question 1
The Fifth "Nightmare" - What position did Dan play for his high school football team?
The correct answer is 'quarterback'
Dan's father told a recruiter his son Dan, was the finest quarterback in the state.
Football Question 2
A Year in Sports: Pt 3 - This year saw the great Ted Williams win his final MVP for the Red Sox. It also saw the Yankees win the first of five consecutive World Series. The Minneapolis Lakers were the NBA Champions. Ponder won the Kentucky Derby while finishing second to Capot at Belmont. The NCAA Football Champions was Notre Dame with their perfect 10-0 season. Which year was this?
The correct answer is '1949'
Williams won his two MVPs in 1946 and 1949. The Yankees beat the Dodgers in the World Series. The Yankees were managed by the legendary Casey Stengel.
Football Question 3
Liverpool Football Club - How many trophies did Liverpool win during the 1990s?
The correct answer is '3'
They won their last League Championship at the end of the 1989-90 season, the 1992 FA Cup against Sunderland (2-0) and the 1995 League Cup against Bolton Wanderers (2-1). They also 'shared' the 1990-91 Charity Shield with Manchester United after a 1-1 draw, but did not win it outright.
Football Question 4
Danish Football - When did Denmark beat Italy 2-3 in Italy, after being down 2-0?
The correct answer is '1999'
After being down 2-0, Denmark turned the game around and surprisingly won the game 2-3, and later qualified for the Europea Championship 2000 in Holland & Belgium.
Football Question 5
Football in Europe - Who was Spartak Moscow captain in 2002?
The correct answer is 'Titov'
He's also known to be the most talented player of his squad.
Football Question 6
Alabama Football Championships - "Bear" Bryant lost twice at Bryant Denny stadium in his 25 years as coach at Alabama. One was Florida, who was the other team?
The correct answer is 'Southern Mississippi'
Florida beat Alabama 10-6 in 1963 and Southern Miss beat them in 1982 with a score of 38-29.
Football Question 7
Unfortgettable Things in Football - Eric Cantona infamously kung-fu kicked an opposition fan. Which team was the victim a fan of?
The correct answer is 'Crystal Palace'
Eric lashed out after being sent off at Selhurst Park. He was then banned by Manchester United, then the FA for nine months and fined.
Football Question 8
Which Team Played Where? - National Football League : the Georgia Dome was built in 1992 and became the home ground for whihc NFL team?
The correct answer is 'Atlanta Falcons'
Built in 1992, and holding just over 72,000 spectators, the Dome played host to both Superbowl XXXIV and XXVIII.
Football Question 9
History of Australian Football - Richmond and University joined the VFL in what year?
The correct answer is '1908'
Richmond and University joined the league in 1908. Richmond has expanded into a successful club, while University only lasted till 1914.
Football Question 10
Football for Dummies #1 - Which player transferred from PSV Eindhoven to Barcelona in July, 1996?
The correct answer is 'Ronaldo'
Ronaldo played for Barcelona for just one season, scoring 34 goals in 37 games before moving to Italian giants, Inter Milan. Romario played for Barcelona between 1993-97. Maradona between 1982-86, and Koeman between 1989-95.