IWFL

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What is the IWFL?

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The IWFL is the Independent Women's Football League. It is a full pads full tackle women's football league that has over 50 teams across North America. The league was founded in 2000 and began play in 2001.

Longest NCAA Division I Football Winning Streak

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What is the record for the longest NCAA Division I football winning streak?

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The record NCAA Division I football winning streak is 47 games set by Oklahoma from 1953 to 1957.

Most Super Bowls as Head Coach

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What NFL coach has the most appearances in a Super Bowl as head coach?

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Don Shula has the record with 6 Super Bowl appearances as head coach, once with Baltimore (III) and 5 times with Miami (VI, VII, VIII, XVII, and XIX). In 6 appearances he has 2 wins with Miami (VII and VIII).

Super Bowl First Points

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Who scored the first points in Super Bowl history?

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The first points scored in a Super Bowl came in the 1st quarter of Super Bowl I. They were scored by reserve receiver Max McGee on a 37 yard touchdown pass from Bart Starr.

Most Field Goals In a Super Bowl

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What kicker holds the record for the most field goals in a single Super Bowl game?

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Two kickers are tied at 4 for the record for the most field goals in a single Super Bowl. Don Chandler kicked 4 field goals in Super Bowl II helping Green Bay to defeat Oakland 33 to 14. Ray Wersching also kicked 4 in Super Bowl XVI helping San Francisco defeat Cincinnati 26 to 21.

First Overtime Pro Bowl

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When was the first NFL Pro Bowl game that was decided in overtime?

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The February 7, 1993 Pro Bowl (for the 1992 season) was won by the AFC 23 to 20 in overtime.

First Pro Bowl

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When and where was the first NFL Pro Bowl played?

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The first NFL Pro Bowl was played on January 14, 1951 (for the 1950 season) in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In that game the American Conference defeated the National Conference 28-27. Prior to that, the first NFL All-Star game was played on January 15, 1939 (for the 1938 season) at Wrigley Field, Los Angeles. In that game the New York Giants defeated the Pro All-Stars 13-10. The first AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was played on January 24, 1971 (for the 1970 season) in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In that game, the NFC won 27-6.

Four Trips to the Super Bowl Without a Win

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Through Super Bowl XLIII (2/2009), 2 teams have been to the Super Bowl 4 times and have yet to win a Super Bowl Championship. Name those two teams.

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The 2 teams who have been to the Super Bowl 4 times without a win are:

• Buffalo Bills - Lost Super Bowl XXV to the Giants 20-19, Super Bowl XXVI to the Redskins 37-24, Super Bowl XXVII to the Cowboys 52-17, and Super Bowl XXVIII to the Cowboys 30-13.
• Minnesota Vikings - Lost Super Bowl IV to the Chiefs 23-7, Super Bowl VIII to the Dolphins 24-7, Super Bowl IX to the Steelers 16-6, and Super Bowl XI to the Raiders 32-14.

First Super Bowl MVP

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Who was the MVP of the first Super Bowl, Super Bowl I in 1967 between Green Bay and Kansas City?

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Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr was the MVP of Super Bowl I leading the Green Bay Packers to a 35-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Never in Super Bowl

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As of Super Bowl XLIV (February 2010), 5 NFL teams have never been to the Super Bowl. What are those 5 teams?

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As of Super Bowl XLIV (February 2010), the 5 NFL teams who have never been to a super bowl are the:

• Cleveland Browns
• Detroit Lions
• Houston Texans
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• New Orleans Saints

First AFL/AFC Team to Win Super Bowl

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What was the first AFL or AFC team to win the Super Bowl?

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The first AFL/AFC team to win the Super Bowl was the AFL's New York Jets who defeated the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III 16 to 7.

Alabama BCS Appearances

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Alabama won the 2010 BCS National Championship game (for the 2009 season). Prior to 2010, how many BCS appearances did Alabama have and what were the outcomes?

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Prior to winning the 2010 BCS National Championship game, the Alabama Crimson Tide had 2 BCS appearances in the 2000 Orange Bowl and the 2009 Sugar Bowl. They lost the 2000 Orange Bowl to Michigan 35 to 34 in overtime, and they lost the 2009 Sugar Bowl 31 to 17 to Utah.

Most Interception TDs in Super Bowl Game

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Who holds the record for the most interceptions returned for a touchdown in a single Super Bowl game?

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In Super Bowl XXXVII between the Oakland Raiders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buccaneers defensive back Dwight Smith intercepted two passes and returned each for a touchdown to set the Super Bowl record. The first interception that he returned 44 yards for a touchdown came in the 3rd quarter. The second was a 50 yard interception return for a touchdown in the 4th quarter. This was also the 200th touchdown scored in Super Bowl history. In total, Oakland quarterback Rich Gannon threw 5 interceptions, 3 of which were returned for touchdowns.

Red River Rivalry

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What is the Red River Rivalry?

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The Red River Rivalry, also known as the Red River Shootout, is the annual football game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners.

Fastest Super Bowl Score

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What was the fastest score in Super Bowl history?

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In Super Bowl XLI (2007) Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears ran the opening kickoff back 92 yards for a touchdown only 14 seconds into the game. It was the first opening kickoff return for a touchdown in Super Bowl history. The Bears went on to lose to Indianapolis 29-17.

First Class in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Name the players inducted in the first class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

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Members of the first class to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the class of 1963, are:

• Sammy Baugh
• Bert Bell
• Joe Carr
• Earl (Dutch) Clark
• Harold (Red) Grange
• George Halas
• Mel Hein
• Wilbur (Pete) Henry
• Robert (Cal) Hubbard
• Don Hutson
• Earl (Curly) Lambeau
• Tim Mara
• George Preston Marshall
• John (Blood) McNally
• Bronko Nagurski
• Ernie Nevers
• Jim Thorpe

First BCS Championship Game

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When was the first BCS Championship Game played and what was the outcome?

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The first BCS National Championship Game was played at the end of the 1998 season, on January 4, 1999. In it Tennessee of the SEC played Florida State of the ACC for the collegiate football national championship. Tennessee won that first BCS game 23 to 16.

First Football Champions

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What teams were the first winners of the AFL Championship, the NFL Championship, the AFC Championship, the NFC Championship, and the Super Bowl?

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• AFL Championship: 1960 Houston Oilers * defeating the Los Angeles Chargers ** 24 to 16
• NFL Championship:
• Based on win/loss %: 1920 Akron Pros
• Based on championship game: 1933 Chicago Bears who defeated the New York Giants 23 to 21
• AFC Championship: 1971 (for the 1970 season) Baltimore Colts *** defeating the Oakland Raiders 27 to 17
• NFC Championship: 1971 (for the 1970 season) Dallas Cowboys 17 to 10 over the San Francisco 49ers
• Super Bowl: 1967 (Super Bowl I) Green Bay Packers over the Kansas City Chiefs 35 to 10

* Now the Tennessee Titans
** Now the San Diego Chargers
*** Now the Indianapolis Colts

College Football Single Game Passing Record

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What is the record for the most passing yards in a single college football game (Division I FBS)?

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On December 2, 1990, Houston quarterback David Klinger passed for 716 yards in a game against Arizona State. Houston won the game 62 to 45.

NFL 30-Second Clock

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When was the 30-second clock first used between plays of an NFL game?

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1976 was the first year that saw the use of the 30-second clock between plays.

Melberger Award

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What is the Melberger Award and who was the first to receive the award?

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The Melberger Award is awarded annually to an outstanding Division III college football player. It is presented by Diversified Information Technologies, of which Clifford Melberger is president. It was first awarded in 1993 to Jim Ballard of Mount Union College. It is one of 2 Division III football outstanding player trophies.

Harlon Hill Trophy

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What is the Harlon Hill Trophy and who was the first to win the trophy?

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The Harlon Hill Trophy is awarded to the NCAA Division II college football player of the year. It was named after Harlon Hill, an offensive end at Florence State Teachers College (now the University of North Alabama) who went on to a successful NFL career. The first Harlon Hill Trophy was awarded in 1986 to quarterback Jeff Bentrim of North Dakota State University.

First 8 AFL Football Teams

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What were the first 8 American Football League (AFL) Teams?

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The first 8 AFL teams were:

1. Boston Patriots (now the New England Patriots)
2. Buffalo Bills
3. Dallas Texans (now the Kansas City Chiefs)
4. Denver Broncos
5. Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (now the San Diego Chargers)
7. New York Titans (now the New York Jets)
8. Oakland Raiders

First AFL Football Game

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When was the first American Football League (AFL) game played?

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The first AFL preseason game was played on July 30, 1960 with the Boston Patriots defeating the Buffalo Bills 28 to 7. The first AFL regular season game was played between the Denver Broncos and the Boston Patriots on September 9, 1960. The Broncos won the game 13 to 10.

First NAIA Football Champion

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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has been crowning a football national champion since 1956. What school was the first NAIA football national champion?

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The first championship game in 1956 was held between Montana State and St. Joseph's (Ind.). The game ended in a 0-0 tie (must have been fun to watch...). So the co-national champions were Montana State and St. Joseph's (Ind.).

First Punter Drafted in First Round

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Who was the first pure punter ever to be drafted in the first round of an NFL draft?

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Ray Guy was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 1973 draft (23rd overall pick). He went on to enjoy a stellar career for the Raiders and was a key member of three Super Bowl Championship teams (1977, 1981, and 1984). Before starting his 14-year NFL career, Guy attended the University of Mississippi.

First NFL Player to Rush for 2,000 Yards

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Who was the first NFL player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season?

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In 1973 O.J. Simpson of the Buffalo Bills rushed for 2,003 yards to become the first player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.

First NFL QB to Pass for 4,000 Yards

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Who was the first NFL quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in a season?

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Joe Namath of the New York Jets was the first NFL quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards with his 4,007 yards in 1967.

NFL Largest Shutout

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What was the largest shout out in NFL history?

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On December 8, 1940, the Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Redskins 73-0 for the NFL's worst shutout. To add insult to injury, the drubbing came in the NFL Championship Game.

1st Professional Football President

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Who was the first president of professional football?

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Jim Thorpe was named the first president of the American Professional Football Association (APFA) in 1920. The APFA was renamed the NFL in 1922.

Touchdown Worth 6 Points

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What was the first season that a touchdown was worth 6 points?

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From 1892 to 1898, a touchdown was worth 4 points. From 1898 to 1911, a touchdown was worth 5 points. Starting with the 1912 season, a touchdown was worth 6 points.

Golden Toe Award

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What is the Golden Toe award and who was its first recipient?

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The Golden Toe award is the award given by Pro Football Weekly to the NFL's best kicker. The award was first given in 1971 to Garo Yepremian of Miami.

Paul Bunyan's Axe

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What is college football's Paul Bunyan's Axe Trophy?

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Paul Bunyan's Axe is awarded every year to the winner of the college football game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Wisconsin Badgers. It originated in 1948.

Golden Boot Trophy

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What is college football's Golden Boot Trophy?

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The Battle for the Golden Boot is the annual college football rivalry between the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers and the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Since 1996, the winner of that annual football game receives the Golden Boot Trophy. The trophy weighs approximately 175 pounds, stands a little over 4 feet tall, and is molded out of 24-karat gold. It resembles the outline of the states of Arkansas and Louisiana connected.

Holy War

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What is college football's holy war?

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Holy war is used to describe the rivalry between Boston College and Notre Dame, the only two Catholic Universities in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly known as Division I-A). The series originated with the first meeting of these two teams in 1975. The winner of the game is the recipient of two trophies - the Frank Leahy Memorial Bowl and the Ireland Trophy.

Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

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What is the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy?

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The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy is a trophy awarded each year to the winner of the three-way college football series between the U.S. Military Academies (United States Military Academy - Army Black Knights, the United States Naval Academy - Navy Midshipmen, and United States Air Force Academy - Air Force Falcons. The team that goes 2-0 in the series wins the trophy outright. In the event of a tie the award is shared but the previous winner retains the trophy.

NFL Kick Return Records

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What are the NFL records for the longest kick returns?

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According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the longest kick returns are:

• Longest Kickoff Return: 108 yards by Ellis Hobbs of the New England Patriots in a game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets, September 9, 2007
• Longest Punt Return: 103 yards by Robert Bailey of the Los Angeles Rams in a game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 23, 1994
• Longest Return of a Missed Field Goal: 109 yards by Antonio Cromartie of the San Diego Chargers in a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 4, 2007

Length of NFL Season

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What was the original length of the NFL season?

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At its founding as the American Professional Football Association in 1920, the NFL did not have a set schedule. The season length varied from 11 to 15 games depending on the number of teams in the league. It was not until 1947 that the league adopted a set schedule. Since then, the set schedule for the NFL has been as follows:

• 1947-1960: 12 Games
• 1961-1977: 14 Games
• 1978-present: 16 games *

* Because of strikes, the 1982 season was 9 games, and the 1987 season was 15 games.

NFL Football Trophy Names

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What are the names of the trophies awarded to the winners of the AFC Championship, the NFC Championship, and the Super Bowl?

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• The AFC Champion earns the Lamar Hunt Trophy
• The NFC Champion earns the George Halas Trophy
• The Super Bowl Champion earns the Vince Lombardi Trophy

NFL Most Combined (punt/kick return) Touchdowns Season

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Who holds the NFL record for the most combined (punt return and kickoff return) touchdowns in a season?

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In 2007, Devin Hester of Chicago had 6 combined touchdown returns (4 punt and 2 kickoff) to set the NFL record for most combined touchdowns in a season. He broke his own 2006 record of 5 (3 punt and 2 Kickoff).

NFL Most Consecutive Games Started

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Who holds the NFL record for the most consecutive games started?

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Defensive end Jim Marshall of the Browns and the Vikings started 282 consecutive games, which was every game that he played in a 20 year playing career between 1960-1979.

Most NFL Wins in Last 10 Seasons

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What NFL team holds the record for the most wins over the last 10 seasons (1999 - 2008)?

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It would be understandable if you picked the 3-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots. But that answer would be wrong. The Indianapolis Colts hold the record for the most wins over the last 10 seasons (1999 - 2008) with 114. The Patriots are second with 110 and the Pittsburgh Steelers are third with 100.

Most Consecutive Double Digit Win Seasons

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What NFL team holds the record for the most consecutive seasons with 10 or more wins?

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The San Francisco 49ers hold the record with the most consecutive seasons with 10 or more wins. They amassed 16 seasons with 10 or more wins from 1983 through 1998. Ironically, in the 10 years since (1999 - 2008), they have only 2 seasons with 10 or more wins and only 2 seasons above .500.

Fewest NFL Wins in Last 10 Years

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What NFL team has recorded the fewest wins in the last 10 seasons (1999 - 2009)?

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Excluding the Houston Texans who have only 40 wins but have only been around since 2002, the Detroit Lions have the fewest NFL wins over the last 10 seasons (1999 - 2009) with only 48.

Super Bowl Smallest Margin of Victory

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What is the smallest margin of victory in Super Bowl history?

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1 point is the smallest margin of victory in Super Bowl history achieved by the New York Giants when they best the Buffalo Bills 20 to 19 in Super Bowl XXV in 1991.

Pittsburgh Steelers Founding

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When were the Pittsburgh Steelers founded and what was their original name?

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The Pittsburgh Steelers first took the field in 1933 as the Pittsburgh Pirates. They changed their name to the Steelers in 1940. In 1943 they were known as the Philadelphia-Pittsburgh "Steagles" and in 1944 as Card-Pitt when World War II player shortages caused their merger with other teams. They have been known as the Steelers from 1945 on. The Steelers became part of the AFC in 1970.

NFL Longest Original City Team

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What NFL team has spent the longest time in the city of its founding?

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The Green Bay Packers, the third oldest team in the NFL, also hold the record for the longest time in the same city having been in Green Bay since their founding in 1919. Their stadium, Lambeau Field, is also the longest continuously occupied NFL stadium having been the home field of the Packers since 1957.

Oldest Professional US Football Team

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What is the oldest continuous run professional football team in the United States?

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The Arizona Cardinals were founded in 1898 and have operated from 1898 to 1906, and again from 1913 to present making them the oldest continuously operated U.S. professional football team.

Arizona Cardinals Founded

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When were the Arizona Cardinals founded and by what names have they been known over the years?

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The Arizona Cardinals were founded in 1898 in Chicago as the Morgan Athletic Club. They were known as the Racine Normals in 1899 and 1900 because they were located in Normal Park on Chicago's Racine Avenue. They then became the Racine Cardinals from 1901 to 1906, and then again in 1913 to 1919 after reforming. In 1920, as a charter member of the NFL, they became the Chicago Cardinals. They were the Chicago Cardinals through 1943, and then merged for a year with the Pittsburgh Steelers as Card-Pitt for 1 season in 1944. In 1945 the were once again the Chicago Cardinals, a name they held through 1959. In 1960, with a move to St. Louis, they became the St. Louis Cardinals. They became the Phoenix Cardinals with their move to Arizona in 1988. In 1994 they changed to their current name, the Arizona Cardinals.

Most Combined Points Scored in a Super Bowl

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What are the most points scored by both teams in a Super Bowl?

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In Super Bowl XXIX, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers 49 to 26 to rack up 75 combined points to set the record for the most points scored in a Super Bowl by both teams.

Youngest NFL Team

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As of January 2009, what is the youngest NFL team?

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The Houston Texans who joined the league in 2002 are the NFL's youngest team, followed by the Cleveland Browns (1999), Carolina Panthers (1995), and the Jacksonville Jaguars (1995).

First NCAA Division III Football Championship

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The NCAA Division III has been crowning a football national champion since 1973. What school was that first champion?

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The first football national champion for the NCAA Division III in 1973 was Wittenberg. They won the championship again in 1975, and have not won it since.

First NCAA Division II Football Championship

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The NCAA Division II has been crowning a football national champion since 1973. What school was that first champion?

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The first football national champion for the NCAA Division II in 1973 was Louisiana Tech. Louisiana Tech. has not won the championship since.

First Football Championship Subdivision Champion

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The Championship Subdivision of NCAA Division I (formerly Division I-AA) has crowned a champion since 1978. What school was that first champion?

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The first champion for the NCAA Division I Football Subdivision in 1978 was Florida A&M. This was also their only championship.

First BCS Champion

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The Bowl Championship Series (BCS) has been around since 1998. What school was the first BCS football champion?

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The first Bowl Championship Series (BCS) champion in 1998 was Tennessee.

Dropkick Field Goal or PAT

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Doug Flutie was the last NFL player to dropkick a point-after or a field goal (he did a PAT). Who was the last player to do it before Flutie?

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On January 1, 2006, Doug Flutie drop kicked a point after touchdown in the New England Patriots regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins. Doug was the first player to accomplish the feat in over 60 years. The previous player to Flutie to dropkick through the uprights was Ray McLean of the Chicago Bears. He also drop kicked a PAT in the Bears' 37-9 win over the New York Giants in the 1941 NFL Championship Game on December 21, 1941.

Detroit Lions First Thanksgiving Day Game

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The Detroit Lions playing on Thanksgiving day has become a tradition. What was the first Thanksgiving day game for the Lions?

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The Detroit Lions first played on Thanksgiving day 1934 losing to the Chicago Bears 19 to 16. They played every year through 1938. They resumed their Thanksgiving day games in 1945 and have played on Thanksgiving every year since.

First Thanksgiving Day NFL Game

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When were the NFL's first Thanksgiving Day games played?

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The NFL was founded n 1920 and played its first Thanksgiving Day games that same year. Playing the first ever Thanksgiving Day games were:

• Akron Pros 7 - Canton Bulldogs 0
• Decatur Staleys 6 - Chicago Tigers 0
• Elyria (OH) Athletics* 0 - Columbus Panhandles 0
• Dayton Triangles 28 - Detroit Heralds 0
• Chicago Boosters* 27 - Hammond Pros 0
• All-Tonawanda (NY) 14 - Rochester Jeffersons 3

* Non-NFL team

First ACC Championship Game Winner

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What school won the first football Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championship Game?

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The ACC Championship Game (officially the Dr Pepper ACC Championship Game) is a championship football game between the winners of the ACC's Atlantic Division and Coastal Division. The , through the 2007 season, is held in Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville Florida.

The first ACC Championship Game was held on December 3, 2005. In that game Florida State defeated Virginia Tech 27-22.

First Class in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Name the players inducted in the first class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

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Members of the first class to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the class of 1963, are:

• Sammy Baugh
• Bert Bell
• Joe Carr
• Earl (Dutch) Clark
• Harold (Red) Grange
• George Halas
• Mel Hein
• Wilbur (Pete) Henry
• Robert (Cal) Hubbard
• Don Hutson
• Earl (Curly) Lambeau
• Tim Mara
• George Preston Marshall
• John (Blood) McNally
• Bronko Nagurski
• Ernie Nevers
• Jim Thorpe

Dick Butkus Award

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What is the Dick Butkus award and who was the first winner?

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The Dick Butkus award is an award given annually to the top linebacker in college football. It was first awarded in 1985 to Brian Bosworth of Oklahoma. Bosworth also won it a second time in 1986.

First NFL Team to Win First 13 Games

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With their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 9, 2007, the New England Patriots became only the 5th NFL team to win their first 13 games. What was the first NFL team to win its first 13 games?

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The first NFL team to go 13 and 0 was the 1934 Chicago Bears. At that time it was a 13 game season, so the Bears were the first to have an undefeated season. They went on to lose their first playoff game to the Giants 30-13, ending their winning streak at 13.

Joe F. Carr Trophy

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What is the Joe F. Carr Trophy?

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The Joe F. Carr Trophy was awarded by the National Football League to the league's most valuable player (MVP) from 1938 to 1946. Since then, the NFL's MVP has been awarded by a variety of sources.

CFL Most Outstanding Player Awards

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What Canadian Football League (CFL) player has won the most "Most Outstanding Player" Awards?

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The CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award is analogous to the NFL's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. It was first awarded in 1953. From 1953 though 2006, the most any one player has won the award is 6 times. The player with the 6 Most Outstanding Player Awards is quarterback Doug Flutie who won in 1997 and 1996 with the Toronto Argonauts; 1994, 1993, and 1992 with the Calgary Stampeders; and 1991 with the British Columbia Lions.

Most Punts Blocked in a Season

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What is the NFL record for the most punts blocked in a season?

Trivia Question Answer

In the 1988 NFL season, Harry Newsome of the Pittsburgh Steelers had 6 punts blocked to set the NFL record. Prior to that the most punts he had blocked in a season was 3, and after that he never had more than 1 punt blocked in a season.

Most Sacks in a Season

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Who holds the NFL record for the most sacks in season?

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The record for the most sacks in an NFL season was compiled by Michael Strahan of the N.Y. Giants. In 2001 he had 22.5 sacks. Number 2 on the list is Mark Gastineau of the N.Y. Jets who had 22 in 1984.

Most Safeties in a Game by 1 Team

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What is the most safeties scored in 1 game by a single team?

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In a game on September 30th, 1984, the Los Angeles Rams scored 3 safeties against the New York Giants. The Rams won that game 33-12. Interestingly the Rams went on that season to lose a Wildcard playoff game against those same Giants 16-13.

New York Jets Original Name

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What was the original name of the NFL's New York Jets?

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The team now known as the New York Jets joined the American Football League (AFL) as the New York Titans, a name that they went by from 1960-1962. They changed their name to the New York Jets in 1963 after being purchased by Sonny Werblin.

Most Consecutive Games with TD Pass

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Who holds the NFL record for the most consecutive games with a touchdown pass?

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From December 9, 1956 through December 4 1960, Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts threw at least 1 touchdown pass in 47 consecutive games.

First NFL League Offices

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Since 1960 the NFL's league offices have been in New York City. Where were the NFL's first league offices?

First with 3 Straight 100 Yard Receiving Games with New Team

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Who was the first NFL receiver to have 100+ yard receiving games in their first three starts with a new team?

Win Multiple Heisman Trophies

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Has any player won the Heisman Trophy more than once?

Most 400+ Yard Games Passing in a Career

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What National Football League (NFL) quarterback has the most games in which he passed for 400 or more yards in a career?

Notre Dame Football in the Movies

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In 1975, the Notre Dame football team (the "Fighting Irish") carried a player off of the field after their last home game against Georgia Tech. That individual was to become the subject of a very popular sports movie that is on the Nutty About Sports 50 Best Sports Movies list. Who was that player and what was the movie that was made about him and his quest to play for Notre Dame?

Number of Professional Indoor Football Leagues

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How many professional indoor or arena football leagues are there in North America?

Coldest Super Bowl

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What was the coldest Super Bowl in history and where was it played?

Back-to-back Super Bowl Victories

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Seven different NFL teams have won back-to-back Super Bowls. Which is the only team to accomplish this feat twice?

Super Bowl Winning Margin Trivia Question

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What is the largest winning margin for the Super Bowl?

Playoff Game Field Goal Record Trivia Question

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Who holds the NFL record for the most postseason field goals?

Super Bowl MVP Trivia Question

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What player has won the Super Bowl most valuable player (MVP) award more than anyone else?

NFL Scoring Trivia Question

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San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (LT) set two records this NFL season - the record for the most touchdowns scored in a season (31), and the record for the most points scored in a season (186). For his efforts he won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and MVP. Whose record for most points scored in a season did LT break?

NFL Single Season Touchdown Record Football Trivia Question

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San Diego Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson broke the previous single season touchdown record of 28 with 31 touchdowns in the 2006 regular season (28 rushing, and 3 receiving). He also passed for two additional touchdowns. For his 2006 season performance he won The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award, and other awards. Who were the previous three players to own the single season touchdown record and in what year did they accomplish their feat?

Trivia Question Answer

• 28 - Shaun Alexander, Seattle, 2005 (27 rushing, 1 receiving)
• 27 - Priest Holmes, Kansas City, 2003 (27 rushing)
• 26 - Marshall Faulk, St. Louis, 2000 (18 rushing, 8 receiving)

Notre Dame Bowl Game Football Trivia Question

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When the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame lost the Sugar Bowl on January 3rd, 2007 they set the record for the most consecutive bowl game losses in NCAA history with their ninth consecutive bowl loss to LSU. What college football team or teams are now in second place with 8 consecutive bowl game losses?

Trivia Question Answer

South Carolina and West Virginia now move down in a tie for the second most consecutive college football bowl game losses. Each school has had a stretch of 8 consecutive bowl game losses.