America's Team: Test your sports trivia IQ with our Dallas Cowboys history quiz

In 2016, with an offense powered by rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys fans were having flashbacks of the glory days when Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith ruled the gridiron in Arlington.

DALLAS COWBOYS TRIVIA QUIZ

Now with Prescott leading the way, the Cowboys are trying to work their way back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1996. Break out the nachos and test your knowledge about America’s Team with our dandy little quiz…

DALLAS COWBOYS HISTORY QUIZ

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Question 1

Which Dallas Cowboys player was named the MVP of Super Bowl V?

A	Chuck Howley
B	Dan Reeves
C	Walt Garrison
D	Mike Ditka
E	Bob Lilly

Question 1 Explanation:

Linebacker Chuck Howley was named the MVP for Super Bowl V despite the Cowboys' loss to the Baltimore Colts. He is the only member of a losing team to win the award.

Question 2

What player was the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor's first inductee?

A	Chuck Howley
B	Don Perkins
C	Don Meredith
D	Roger Staubach
E	Bob Lilly

Question 2 Explanation:

On November 23, 1975, Bob Lilly was the first player inducted in the Dallas Cowboys Right of Honor. Lilly played defensive tackle with the club from 1961-1974.

Question 3

Which Cowboy holds the single game rushing record with 253 yards?

A	Calvin Hill
B	Don Perkins
C	Tony Dorsett
D	Emmitt Smith
E	DeMarco Murray

Question 3 Explanation:

As a rookie, DeMarco Murray set a Cowboys single-game rushing record with his 253-yard performance against the Rams.

Question 4

Which Cowboys RB holds the single season record for rushing yards?

A	Ezekiel Elliott
B	Calvin Hill
C	Emmitt Smith
D	Herschel Walker
E	DeMarco Murray

Question 4 Explanation:

DeMarco Murray ran for a team record 1845 yards during the 2014 season. Emmitt Smith held the previous record with 1773 rushing yards in the 1995 season.

Question 5

Aside from Michael Irvin, which Cowboys have caught 60-plus TDs?

A	Drew Pearson, Bob Hayes, Tony Hill
B	Frank Clarke, Dez Bryant, Bob Hayes
C	Jason Witten, Dez Bryant, Bob Hayes
D	Tony Hill, Jason Witten, Dez Bryant
E	Terrell Owens, Tony Hill, Frank Clarke

Question 5 Explanation:

Bob Hayes leads all Cowboys with 71 receiving touchdowns. Michael Irvin finished his career with 65, while Jason Witten and Dez Bryant continue to add to their 60-plus TD totals.

Question 6

Which Cowboys QB holds the record for passing yards in a game?

A	Danny White
B	Drew Bledsoe
C	Tony Romo
D	Roger Staubach
E	Troy Aikman

Question 6 Explanation:

On October 6, 2013, Tony Romo passed for 506 yards and five touchdowns in a home game against Denver. Despite Romo's prowess, the Cowboys were edged 51-48 by Peyton Manning's Broncos.

Question 7

What team did Dallas beat to win their first Super Bowl?

A	Miami Dolphins
B	Baltimore Colts
C	Denver Broncos
D	Buffalo Bills
E	Pittsburgh Steelers

Question 7 Explanation:

On January 16, 1972, the Cowboys defeated the Dolphins by the score of 24–3, to win their first Super Bowl. Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach, who threw 2 touchdown passes, was named MVP.

Question 8

Which former Cowboy has the most Super Bowl rings won as a player?

A	Emmitt Smith
B	Michael Irvin
C	Charles Haley
D	Roger Staubach
E	Alvin Harper

Question 8 Explanation:

Defensive star Charles Haley won two Super Bowl rings with the San Francisco Giants and three more with the Dallas Cowboys. He is the only player in NFL history to have won five Super Bowl rings.

Question 9

Which two Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks shared the same number?

A	Roger Staubach/Dak Prescott
B	Don Meredith/Quincy Carter
C	Matt Cassel/Danny White
D	Troy Aikman/Brad Johnson
E	Tony Romo/Drew Bledsoe

Question 9 Explanation:

Quincy Carter, who played quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 2001 to 2003, and Don Meredith (1960-1968), both wore the number 17.

Question 10

How many seasons did Emmitt Smith rush for over 1,500 yards?

A	Three
B	Four
C	Two
D	Five
E	Six

Question 10 Explanation:

Emmitt Smith ran for more than 1,500 yards in the 1991 (1563 yds), 1992 (1713 yds) and 1995 (1773 yds) seasons. In 1993 (1486 yds) and 1994 (1482 yds) he finished just shy of the benchmark.

Question 11

What stadium did the Cowboys call home for their first 11 years?

A	Cotton Bowl
B	Texas Stadium
C	Franklin Stadium
D	AT&T Stadium
E	Hunt Stadium

Question 11 Explanation:

The Dallas Cowboys called the Cotton Bowl home from the team's formation in 1960 until 1971, when the Cowboys moved to Texas Stadium.

Question 12

Who caught Roger Staubach's Hail Mary pass in the 1975 playoffs?

A	Robert Newhouse
B	Bob Hayes
C	Golden Richards
D	Drew Pearson
E	Charley Young

Question 12 Explanation:

Drew Pearson came to be known as "Mr. Clutch" for his game-deciding catches, including the memorable 50-yard reception in a 1975 playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.

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