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SUPER BOWL QUIZ 2025

This one may be too difficult for non-football fans, but I have to challenge the hard core football fans. You know who you are.

Remember, no peeking at the internet. Don’t ask Siri.

1. The first Super Bowl was played in what year?

a. 1966
b. 1967
c. 1968
d. 1969

2. The losing team in the first SB was:

a. Cowboys
b. Raiders
c. Giants
d. Chiefs

3. How many different major cities (or their environs) have hosted a Super Bowl?

a. 10
b. 12
c. 15
d. 17

4. Which city has hosted the most games?

a. Miami
b. Dallas
c. Los Angeles
d. New Orleans

5. Super Bowl 2026 will be played in which city area?  

a. Los Angeles
b. San Francisco Bay
c. Dallas
d. Miami

6. Two franchises are tied with the most SB wins -6. One is New England. Which is the other?

a. Dallas
b. San Francisco
c. Pittsburg
d. New England

7. Each of the following teams is undefeated in SBs except:

a. Jets
b. Ravens
c. Bucs
d. Green Bay

8. The name “Super Bowl” was derived from:

a. College “bowl” games
b. Fan vote
c. Media feedback
d. Child’s toy

9. Other than Patrick Mahomes, who was the only other quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs? 

a. Trent Green
b. Bill Kenney
c. Joe Kapp
d. Len Dawson

10. Who was the only MVP from the losing team?

a. Chuck Howley
b. Len Dawson
c. Bruce Smith
d. Icky Woods

11. How many defensive players have been MVP of a SB?

a. Two
b. Five
c. Eight
d. Ten

12. Which franchise lost four consecutive Super Bowls? 
a. Green Bay
b. San Francisco
c. Buffalo
d. Pittsburg

13. Who was the headline performer at halftime last year?

a. Beyoncé
b. Bruce Springsteen
c. Usher
d. Lady Gaga

14. Each of the following has not appeared in a SB, except:

a. Browns
b. Bengals
c. Lions
d. Jaguars

15. In SB I a 30-second advertisement cost $37,500 on NBC and $42,500 on CBS. The approximate cost of a 30 second commercial this year is:

a. $2 million
b. $5 million
c. $8 million
d. $10 million

16. How many times has a team played the SB in its home stadium?

a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3

17. Who is the only player to win three consecutive Super Bowls?

a. Ken Norton, Jr.
b. Bob Lilly
c. W. K. Hicks
d. Robert Jackson

18. The coldest temperature for a SB held outdoors was 39 degrees in which city?

a. Houston
b. New Orleans
c. New York
d. Cleveland

19. Which of the following coaches has taken more than one team to a SB?

a. Don Shula
b. Tom Landry
c. Bill Belichek
d. Vince Lombardi

20. Only two wide receivers have won the SB MVP. One was Deion Branch. Who was the other?

a. Jerry Rice
b. Drew Pearson
c. Hines Ward
d. Randy Moss

21. The TV audience for SB I was approximately 65 million (on two networks, (CBS and NBC). How many people are expected to watch Super Bowl LIX on Sunday,

a. 200 million
b. 100 million
c. 120 million
d. 150 million

22. After whom is the SB trophy named?

a. Pete Rozelle
b. Paul Brown
c. Al Davis
d. Vince Lombardi

23. Tom Brady has won the most SB rings (7). What player is next?

a. Adam Vinatieri
b. Charles Haley
c. Terry Bradshaw
d. Bob Lilly

24. Which half-time entertainer became (in)famous for a “wardrobe malfunction?”

a. Beyoncé
b. Janet Jackson
c. Madonna
d. Lady Gaga

25. What marginal player became famous for the “helmet catch” in SBXLII (Giants vs. Pats)?

a. Plaxico Burris
b. Randy Moss
c. David Tyree
d. Bob Schnelker

Bonus question: Who were the first two teams in the NFL? 

Answer: Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals) and the Decatur Staleys (now the Chicago Bears). Commenced in 1920.

QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. b; 2. d; 3. d; 4. a (11); 5. b; 6. c; 7. d; 8. d; 9. d(3); 10. a (SB V); 11.c; 12. c; 13. c; 14. b; 15. c; 16. c; 17. a; 18. b; 19. a; 20. c; 21. c; 22. d; 23. b(5); 24. b; 25. c

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SUPER BOWL LVIII

On Sunday, February 11 a goodly portion of Americans will enjoy the NFL Championship game, aka the Super Bowl. This will be SBLVIII. For those of you that are Roman Numeral challenged, that’s # 58. The viewing audience will include not only serious football fans, but also casual fans who typically only watch the SB and perhaps a few other games throughout the year, as well as people who know next to nothing about football but who are drawn to the spectacle. These fans enjoy the halftime show and, believe it or not, the commercials. 

The SB annually attracts a huge TV audience. According to Wikipedia the seven most viewed broadcasts in American history are all SBs. The SB creates a “coattail effect” with respect to other network programming. Typically, the network broadcasting the SB will use it as a “lead-in” to new shows. For example, this year following the SB CBS will introduce us to a new show starring Justin Hartley (This Is Us) called Tracker, for which it has high expectations.

As always, it’s fun to test your knowledge of the SB with a little quiz, so here goes. You know the drill. No peeking at the internet. No consulting Siri or Alexa. 

  1. The first SB took place in (a) 1964; (b) 1965; (c) 1966; (d) 1967.
  2. The two franchises with the most SB wins are the Patriots and (a) Steelers; (b) Cowboys; Giants; (d) 49ers.
  3. Each of the following franchises has never appeared in a SB EXCEPT: (a) Jaguars; (b) Lions; (c) Browns; (d) Bengals.
  4. According to Wikipedia the SB is the second largest food consumption day behind (a) Christmas; (b) New Years Eve; (c) July 4th; (d) Thanksgiving.
  5. The winning percentage of teams scoring first is (a) 60%; (b) 68%; (c) 75%; (d) 80%
  6. Who won the first SB? (a) Vikings; (b) Cowboys; (c) Raiders; (d) Packers.
  7. Who scored the first touchdown? (a) Paul Hornung; (b) Max McGee; (c) Len Dawson; (d) Willie Wood
  8. Which city has hosted the most SBs? (a) Miami; (b) LA; (c) New Orleans; (d) Dallas
  9. Tom Brady has won the most SBs (7). What player is next? (a) Terry Bradshaw; (b) Joe Montana; (c) Charles Haley (5); (d) Roger Staubach
  10. What player has won the most consecutive SBs? (a) Tom Brady; (b) Ken Norton, Jr.; (c) Troy Aikman; (d) Richard Seymour
  11. Which field goal kicker has the most game-winning kicks? (a) Jim O’Brien; (b) Jan Stenerud; (c) Steve Gostkowski; (d) Adam Vinatieri
  12. The name SB was derived from (a) a book; (b) a child’s toy; (c) vote by fans; (d) a comic strip.
  13. Who made the famous “helmet catch?” (a) Mario Manningham; (b) David Tyree; (c) Plaxico Burriss; (d) Randy Moss
  14. Who was the only player from a losing team to win the MVP? (a) Chuck Howley; (b) Lawrence Taylor; (c) Jim Kelly; (d) Chuck Foreman
  15. Who won the only SB decided by one point? (a) Patriots; (b) Rams; (c) 49ers; (d) Giants.
  16. Who will be the featured performer at this year’s halftime show? (a) Taylor Swift; (b) Lady Gaga; (c) Usher; (d) Bruce Springsteen
  17. Which team lost SBs in four consecutive years? (a Cowboys; (b) Bills; (c) Vikings; (d) Chiefs
  18. Each of the following teams is undefeated in SBs EXCEPT: (a) Ravens; (b) Bucs; (c) Packers; (d) Jets.
  19. Which team has played in four SBs and never held the lead? (a) Vikings; (b) Bills; (c) Raiders; (d) Dolphins
  20. Who was the first QB to win the SB with two different teams? (a) Tom Brady; (b) Bart Starr; (c) Jim Plunkett; (d) Peyton Manning (Colts & Broncos)

Answers: (1) d; (2) a; (3) d; (4) d;(5) b; (6) d; (7) b; (8) (a); (9) c; (10) b (3); (11) d (2); 12. b; (13) b; (14) a; (15) d [{20-19 over the Bills (“wide right”)]; (16) c; (17) b; (18) c; (19) a; (20) d.

Well, there you have it. Good luck. Let me know how you did.

Finally, something to ponder. How many times will CBS show Taylor Swift? And will Jason Kelce be wearing a shirt?

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