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

Three years ago, 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

With Prescott out for the rest of this season, the Cowboys are still trying to cobble together enough wins to sneak into the playoffs. 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 Cowboy holds the single game rushing record with 253 yards?

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

Question 1 Explanation:

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 2 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 3

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

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

Question 3 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 4

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

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

Question 4 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 5

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

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

Question 5 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 6

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

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

Question 6 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 7

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

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

Question 7 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.

Question 8

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

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

Question 8 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 9

Which two Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks shared the same number?

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

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	Six
B	Four
C	Two
D	Three
E	Five

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

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

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

Question 11 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 12

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

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

Question 12 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.

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