Philadelphia Eagles

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

1. The new Philadelphia Eagles played its first game against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in New York City. They lost the game 56-0. What was the date?

• September 1, 1931
• October 15, 1933
• September 15, 1936

2. He was an Eagle for 1944 to 1951. In 1965, who was the first Eagles player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

• Tom Brookshire
• Jim Ringo
• Steve Van Buren

3. Drafted in 1958, he never played in a game due to training camp injury. Who was this player?

• John Madden
• Bill Rigby
• Tommy McDonald

4. In 1999, he was ranked number 54 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players. Who is this Eagles great?

• Peter Retzlaff
• Earle "Greasy" Neale
• Chuck Bednarik

5. In 1943, because of World War Two and the lack of manpower, the Eagles merged for he season with which team?

• New York Giants
• St. Louis Rams
• Pittsburgh Steelers

6. In their history, the Eagles have won three league championships. What was the first year?

• 1939
• 1948
• 1958

7. In 1960, the Eagles won their last league champion game. What was the Hall of Fame Quarterback?

• Russ Lyon
• Darron Sutton
• Norm Van Brocklin

8. In 1980, the Eagles played in Super Bowl XV. Who did they play?

• Buffalo Bills
• Oakland Raiders
• Pittsburgh Steelers

9. Tommy McDonald with inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. What position did he play?

• Cornerback
• Wide Receiver
• Tight End

10. What charitalbe organization has its roots in the 1971 football season with Tight End Fred Hill’s daughter successful fight with leukemia?

• MDA
• City of Hope
• Ronald McDonald Houses

Check Your Answers

1. October 15, 1933
2. Bert Bell
3. John Madden
4. Chuck Bednarik
5. Pittsburgh Steelers
6. 1948
7. Norm Van Brocklin
8. Oakland Raiders
9. Wide Receiver
10. Ronald McDonald Houses

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