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Atlanta Falcons Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge of the Atlanta Flacons with this NFL trivia quiz.


1. The Falcons began playing in the NFL in 1966. When was their first winning season?
1968
1969
1970
1971

2. Who was the Falcons' very first NFL Draft pick?
Claude Humphrey, DE Tennessee State
Tommy Nobis, LB Texas
Leo Carroll, DE San Diego State
George Kunz, T Notre Dame

3. Which year was the Falcons' last in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium?
1990
1991
1992
1993

4. Who was the first Falcons' running back to crack the 1,000-yard barrier in a single season?
William Henderson
Dave Hampton
Junior Coffee
Joe Profit

5. How many current hall of famers played primarily for the Atlanta Falcons?
0
1
2
3

6. On December 7, 1969, this second-year back threw for a TD in the first quarter, caught a pass for a TD in the second quarter, and then ran for a TD in the fourth quarter.
Eugene Snipes
Jim Hagle
Harmon Wages
Bruce Van Ness

7. Name the only pre-2000 head coach to compile a winning career record with the Falcons.
Norm Van Brocklin
Dan Henning
Jerry Glanville
Leeman Bennett

8. Which team did the Falcons beat for their first ever playoff victory?
Chicago Bears
Dallas Cowboys
Green Bay Packers
Philadelphia Eagles

9. What is the name of the Falcons' mascot?
Freddie the Falcon
Ferdinand Falcon
Freedom Falcon
Arthur Blank

10. This former Falcons' quarterback, who was on the roster in the late 1970s, returned to coach the team in 1994
Dan Reeves
June Jones
Norm Van Brocklin
Marion Campbell

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