Washington Redskins

Choose an answer from the three choices offered after each question and then "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1. The team began in 1932 owned by George Preston Marshall, as the Boston Braves. Their first season was at Braves Field. In 1933, where did they play their football games?

• Frick Field
• Famous Park
• Fenway Field

2. In 1937, the team moved to Washington and became the Washington Redskins. Where did the play from 1937 to 1960?

• Griffith Stadium
• RFK Stadium
• D.C. Stadium

3. In 1937, they signed a player from Texas Christian University as their quarterback. Who was this future hall of fame player?

• Ernie Davis
• Sammy Baugh
• Sam Huff

4. In 1969, after the death of George Preston Marshall, who became the new owner of the Washington Redskins?

• Edward Bennett Williams,
• Vince Lombardi
• Bobby Mitchell

5. In 1964, who became the starting quarterback after being traded from the Philadelphia Eagles?

• Norm Van Brocklin
• Sonny Jurgensen
• Billy Kilmer

6. In 1981, new Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke signed the offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers as their 20th head coach. He coached the team to four Super Bowls, winning three of them. Who is this coach?

• Micah Owens
• Joe Gibbs
• Mark Reynolds

7. The Redskins won three Super Bowls with three different quarterbacks. Who was NOT a quarterback?

• Joe Theismann
• Doug Williams
• Hickman Snyder

8. In 2002, who did the current owner Dan Snyder hire as head coach?

• Norv Turner
• Marty Schottenheimer
• Steve Spurrier

9. In 1992, what Redskins running back was elected to the football hall of fame?

• Mike Marshall
• John Riggins
• Tex Grange

10. The curse of Jack Kent Cooke is believed to have been created by angry Washington Redskins fans who think that a former Redskins wide receiver is being overlooked in NFL Hall of Fame voting. Washington Redskins fans believe the curse will continue for 81 years or until he is elected to the Hall of Fame. Who is this wide receiver?

• Sam Huff
• Art Monk
• Moses Malone

Check Your Answers

• 1. Fenway Field
• 2. Griffith Stadium
• 3. Sammy Baugh
• 4. Edward Bennett Williams
• 5. Sonny Jurgensen
• 6. Joe Gibbs
• 7. Hickman Snyder
• 8. Steve Spurrier
• 9. John Riggins
• 10. Art Monk