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Trivia Archive
| Question: | Who was the first two-time winner of the team’s coveted Len Eshmont Award |
| Answer: | Cornerback Jimmy Johnson |
| Question: | Who fumbled the opening kickoff of Super XVI in the Pontiac silver Dome? |
| Answer: | Famous Amos Lawrence |
| Question: | Who was the starting left tackle for the Niners in Super Bowl XVI? |
| Answer: | Dan Audick |
| Question: | What was linebacker (1967-76) Frank Nunley’s nickname? |
| Answer: | Fudge Hammer |
| Question: | Ten former Niners have had their numbers retired. Can you name them? |
| Answer: | John Brodie (12)-Joe Montana (16)-Joe Perry (34)-Jimmy Johnson (37)-Hugh McElhenny (39)-Ronnie Lott-Charlie Krueger (70)-Leo Nomellini (73)-Bob St. Clair (79)-Dwight Clark(87) |
| Question: | Two players in Niner history have been named NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Can you name them? |
| Answer: | Bryant Young (1999) Garrison Hearst (2001) |
| Question: | Only three coaches in Niner history have been named NFL Coach of the Year. Can you name them? |
| Answer: | Red Hickey (1959) Bill Walsh (1981) George Seifert (1989-1990-1994) |
| Question: | The 1984 Niners are widely regarded as one of the best teams of all time. Can you name all of the Hall of Famers from that team? |
| Answer: | Bill Walsh-Joe Montana-Ronnie Lott-Fred Dean |
| Question: | Who was the first Niner whose last name began with the letter “I”? |
| Answer: | John Isenbarger RB Indiana |
| Question: | Who were the starting running backs for the Niners in SB XVI? |
| Answer: | Ricky Patton – Earl Cooper |
| Question: | In 1970 the Niner defensive line was dubbed the Gold Rushers. Can you name all four of them? |
| Answer: | Cedrick Hardman - Tommy Hart – Charlie Krueger – Earl Edwards |
| Question: | Who was the Niners defensive coordinator in 1981? |
| Answer: | Chuck Studley |
| Question: | What assistant public relations director for the Niners was a head coach in the NFL until recently? |
| Answer: | Brian Billick |
| Question: | In what stadium did Gayle Sayers score six touchdowns against the Niners? |
| Answer: | Wrigley Field |
| Question: | What Niner running back fumbled the ball that Jim Marshall of the Vikings ran the wrong way? |
| Answer: | Billy Kilmer |
| Question: | Whom did the Niners get from the New York Giants in exchange for Y.A. Tittle? |
| Answer: | Lou Cordileone |
| Question: | Which one of these Niners never scored a touchdown in the Super Bowl? A)Ronnie Lott B)Dwight Clark C)Russ Francis D)Wendell Tyler E)all of the above |
| Answer: | E)all of the above |
| Question: | In what kind of retail outlet was Dwight Hicks working when the Niners called to invite him to a try out? |
| Answer: | Health Food Store |
| Question: | What Niner wide receiver did legendary coach, Bill Walsh, discover as an afterthought while working out quarterback Steve Fuller? |
| Answer: | Dwight Clark |
| Question: | In the 1979 NFL Draft, what player did the Niners take with their 2nd round pick before picking Joe Montana in round three? |
| Answer: | James Owens RB WR UCLA |