The Dallas Cowboys are arguably the most recognizable team in all of the National Football League. They have a massive fanbase and are one of the most valuable sports franchises in the entire world. We have put together a Dallas Cowboys quiz, which will put your knowledge of the team to the test. This will include specific questions about players, moments, and more. Prove that you are the ultimate fan of the team and try to get a perfect score!
The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Quiz
Instructions: We will give you 10 trivia questions about the Cowboys and you have to choose the right answer. These are in multiple choice format.
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Dallas Cowboys Trivia Questions And Answers
This page will be all of the trivia questions but in written form.
1) What Year Did The Dallas Cowboys Join The NFL?
The Cowboys joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1960. They finished their inaugural season with no wins, eleven losses and one tie. That tie came against the New York Giants, where the game finished at a score of 31 to 31.
2) Who Did The Dallas Cowboys Beat To Win Their First Super Bowl?
The Dallas Cowboys defeated The Miami Dolphins to win Super Bowl VI. The score was 24 to 3 and Roger Staubach was named as the Super Bowl MVP for the game. The year before, The Cowboys lost to the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V.
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3) What Year Did Jerry Jones Buy The Cowboys?
Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys in 1989. Jones bought the team for $140 million. The Cowboys are now worth $6.5 billion according to CBS, making them the most valuable franchise in the entire National Football League.
4) Who Won MVP When The Cowboys Won Super Bowl 30 Against The Pittsburgh Steelers?
Larry Brown won the Super Bowl MVP award when they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl 30. The Cowboys beat the Steelers, 27 to 17.
5) What Year Did The New Cowboys Stadium Open?
The new Cowboys Stadium opened in 2009. In 2013, Cowboys Stadium was renamed to AT&T Stadium.
6) Who Was The First Player Ever Drafted By The Dallas Cowboys?
Bob Lilly was the first player to ever be selected by the Cowboys. He was selected 13th overall in the 1961 NFL Draft. This draft also featured Mike Ditka, who was picked 5th overall by the Chicago Bears. Both Lilly and Ditka are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
7) Who Was The First-Ever Coach of The Dallas Cowboys?
Tom Landry was the very first coach of the Dallas Cowboys. He served 29 straight years as the Head Coach, from 1960 to 1988.
As the coach of the Cowboys, Landry led the team to two Super Bowl titles.
8) What Number Did Randy White Wear During His Career?
Randy White wore #54 during his career. He played his entire career for the Cowboys from 1975 to 1988. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.
9) What Number Did The Dallas Cowboys Select Michael Irvin Overall In The 1988 NFL Draft?
Michael Irvin was selected 11th overall by the Cowboys in 1988. The 1988 Draft also featured Tim Brown (6th overall), Randall McDaniel (19th overall), and Thurman Thomas (40th overall).
Irvin played his entire career for the Cowboys from 1988 to 1999. He won three Super Bowls with the team and also had a lot of individual success.
10) True Or False: Emmitt Smith Only Played For The Dallas Cowboys In His Career
This is false as Smith played two seasons for the Arizona Cardinals before retiring. He is definitely known for his run with the Cowboys though, who he played for from 1990 to 2002.
How did you score on our Dallas Cowboys quiz? Let us know in the comments and also let us know who your favorite player is in the history of the franchise.
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