Understand the fundamental and unique roles players have played across Super Bowl history. Take this trivia to discover how each player performs in crafting epic showdowns! From quarterbacks to defensive stars, roles define the plays and the pace of the games. Experience how individuals contributed uniquely to the biggest stage in football and understand the legacy they leave behind.
Every player has a role that extends beyond the field, with records and statistics that highlight their impact. See how the stars have aligned, setting voyages that ignite passion and drive sports discourse. Learn about those unsung heroes whose efforts underlie the great moments, arm yourself with knowledge of how roles define destiny.
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On January 12, 1969, the New York Jets played the Baltimore Colts. Who was the quarterback of the Jets at that time?
Don Shula
Don Shula
Billy Ray Smith
Billy Ray Smith
Earl Morall
Earl Morall
Joe Namath
Joe Namath
Which one of these Chicago Bears players did not score a touchdown in Super Bowl XX?
Jim McMahon
Jim McMahon
Matt Suhey
Matt Suhey
William Perry
William Perry
Walter Payton
Walter Payton
Who defeated the Dallas Cowboys at the Miami Orange Bowl to win the 1979 Super Bowl?
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
In a 1979 NFC divisional playoff, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21-19. Who caught the winning touchdown pass for the Rams in the game?
Preston Dennard
Preston Dennard
Ron Smith
Ron Smith
Billy Waddy
Billy Waddy
Ron Jessie
Ron Jessie
Which team had the better record during the regular season?
Pittsburgh Steelers, 13-3
Pittsburgh Steelers, 13-3
Pittsburgh Steelers, 14-2
Pittsburgh Steelers, 14-2
Seattle Seahawks, 13-3
Seattle Seahawks, 13-3
Seattle Seahawks, 12-4
Seattle Seahawks, 12-4
What did Mike Singletary call himself?
Master
Master
Shogun
Shogun
Samurai
Samurai
Emperor
Emperor
Which hard-luck head coach was the first to lose four Super Bowls?
Chuck Noll
Chuck Noll
George Allen
George Allen
Bud Grant
Bud Grant
John Gruden
John Gruden
Who was the first kicker to have had the opportunity to kick a field goal in the final minute, lifting his team from trailing to winning?
Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri
Eddie Murray
Eddie Murray
Jim O’Brien
Jim O’Brien
Scott Norwood
Scott Norwood
Who was the first player at least 45 years old to appear on a Super Bowl roster?
Steve DeBerg
Steve DeBerg
George Blanda
George Blanda
Warren Moon
Warren Moon
Morten Anderson
Morten Anderson
Who returned the opening kickoff in Super Bowl XLI for a touchdown?
Devin Hester
Devin Hester
Cedric Benson
Cedric Benson
Bernard Berrian
Bernard Berrian
Thomas Jones
Thomas Jones
Which Super Bowl quarterback had been linked to a federal gambling investigation in the days leading up to the game?
Len Dawson
Len Dawson
Troy Aikman
Troy Aikman
Joe Montana
Joe Montana
Joe Namath
Joe Namath
Which Super Bowl did Joe Gibbs not win?
XVII
XVII
XXVI
XXVI
XXII
XXII
XIX
XIX
Who defeated the Minnesota Vikings at Tulane Stadium in the 1975 Super Bowl?
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
New York Yankees
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Chiefs broke out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, but the Dolphins came right back. When was the first time they took the lead?
In the second quarter, 14-10
In the second quarter, 14-10
In the third quarter, 17-10
In the third quarter, 17-10
At the end of the game, 27-24
At the end of the game, 27-24
In the fourth quarter, 24-17
In the fourth quarter, 24-17
When was Super Bowl V held?
1981
1981
1961
1961
1991
1991
1971
1971
Which team beat the New York Giants 19-13 in overtime in a 1989 NFC Divisional playoff game, to advance to the NFC Championship Game?
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Cowboys tight end _____ dropped a ‘sure touchdown’ at a crucial time during the team’s 35-31 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIII?
Jackie Smith
Jackie Smith
Jay Saldi
Jay Saldi
Doug Cosbie
Doug Cosbie
Billy Joe Dupree
Billy Joe Dupree
Complete the name of the 1982 Super Bowl winners – San Francisco …?
Jets
Jets
Dolphins
Dolphins
Cowboys
Cowboys
49ers
49ers
Who scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl XXXVIII?
Deion Branch
Deion Branch
Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Jake Delhomme
Jake Delhomme
Ty Law
Ty Law
Which Steeler Super Bowl ended with an interception in the end zone?
X
X
IX
IX
XIII
XIII
XL
XL
Who was voted MVP at Super Bowl XLIV in 2010?
Santonio Holmes
Santonio Holmes
Drew Brees
Drew Brees
Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Complete the name of this team that has reached the Super Bowl Final. ‘Carolina ______’?
Titans
Titans
Chargers
Chargers
Falcons
Falcons
Panthers
Panthers
Complete the name of this team that has reached the Super Bowl Final. ‘Philadelphia ______’?
Eagles
Eagles
Seahawks
Seahawks
Chiefs
Chiefs
Bears
Bears
Super Bowl XXIX: Who was the quarterback for the San Diego Chargers in this Super Bowl?
Dan Foust
Dan Foust
Mark Malone
Mark Malone
Stan Humphries
Stan Humphries
Brian Bollinger
Brian Bollinger
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