Dallas Cowboys Trivia

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DALLAS COWBOYS TRIVIA

Sub-Categories: Emmitt Smith Trivia, Troy Aikman Trivia

1) In what year was the city of Dallas granted an NFL expansion franchise?

1958 1962 1960 1964

The city of Dallas, Texas was awarded an NFL expansion franchise on January 18, 1960.

2) What Dallas Cowboy was affectionately nicknamed "Moose"?

LEON LETT LARRY ALLEN DARYL JOHNSTON JAY NOVACEK

As a rookie, Daryl Johnston was nicknamed "Moose" by backup quarterback Babe Laufenberg because of his large stature compared to the rest of the running backs. The name caught on among Dallas fans who would chant "Moooooose" whenever he made a play.

3) What Dallas Cowboy holds the NFL record for most passes to start a career without an interception?

TROY AIKMAN DAK PRESCOTT TONY ROMO ROGER STAUBACH

Dak Prescott's mark of 176 passes broke the previous record of 162 set by Tom Brady.

4) Who was the first Dallas Cowboy to win the National Football League MVP Award?

RANDY WHITE BOB LILLY ROGER STAUBACH EMMITT SMITH

In 1993, Emmitt Smith missed all of training camp and the first 2 regular season games. He went on to post 1,486 rushing yards, 9 touchdowns and helped the Cowboys become the first team to win a Super Bowl after starting the season 0-2. He also received the league MVP and the Super Bowl XXVIII MVP award.

5) What Dallas Cowboys running back set an NFL record with a 99 yard touchdown run against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football?

TONY DORSETT EMMITT SMITH JULIUS JONES HERSCHEL WALKER

On January 3, 1983, in front of a national TV audience, Tony Dorsett set an NFL record with a 99 yard touchdown run against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Even today, Dorsett's 99 yard scamper is considered one of the most memorable plays in NFL history.

6) What player did the Cowboys trade to the Minnesota Vikings in 1989 for five veteran players and eight draft choices?

CHRIS DOLEMAN HERSCHEL WALKER RANDY WHITE TONY DORSETT

In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys traded running back Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings for five veteran players and eight draft choices. Although the Cowboys would go on to finish the '89 season with a dismal 1-15 record, the blockbuster trade eventually brought an influx of new talent that would fuel the Cowboys' return to greatness.

7) The 2014 season ended on an overturned call of a completed catch by what receiver?

DEZ BRYANT JASON WITTEN TERRANCE WILLIAMS COLE BEASLEY

On January 11, 2015, Dez Bryant went up for what looked like a game-changing catch in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys' divisional-round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, only to have it ruled incomplete on review because of the "Calvin Johnson rule". The call ignited an entire offseason of debate about the leagues catch rules.

8) What player holds the Cowboys rookie record for tackles?

LEE ROY JORDAN SEAN LEE JAYLON SMITH LEIGHTON VANDER ESCH

The man dubbed the "Wolf Hunter" was all over the field his rookie season, recording 176 total tackles, 102 solo stops, and a pair of interceptions.

9) What Dallas Cowboys head coach invented the "flex defense"?

BILL PARCELLS TOM LANDRY JASON GARRETT JIMMY JOHNSON

Tom Landry invented the "flex defense" system made famous by his "Doomsday Defense" squads.

10) Which player holds the team record for longest reception by a rookie?

DREW PEARSON DEZ BRYANT MICHAEL IRVIN EZEKIEL ELLIOTT

In a 35-30 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 13, 2016, Ezekiel Elliott totaled 209 all-purpose yards, including an 83-yard reception, the longest catch by a Cowboys rookie in team history.