Weekly Trivia Questions
Week 17:
Q. This popular Steelers tradition got its roots during a 2002 playoff game against the Brownies. Trailing the Brownies 24-7 in the second half, “this” happened and led the Steelers to an amazing comeback for a 36-33 win. What was it?
Week 16:
Q. When the Steelers defeated the Lions in 1969, for Chuck Noll’s first career win and only win of that season, who scored the game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter?
A. Warren Bankston on a 6-yard run in the 4th quarter. It was his only touchdown of the season.
Week 15:
Q. This former Dolphins quarterback, who was known as the bridge between Bob Greise and Dan Marino led the Dolphins to a Super Bowl, later played for the Steelers but could not capture the magic in Pittsburgh despite sharing the same birthplace as Terry Bradshaw. Name him.
A. David Woodley
Week 14:
Q. Between 1967 and 1969, what was the name of the division the Steelers played in?
A. The Century Division, in the Eastern Conference
Week 13:
Q. Who holds the Steelers record for most rushing yards in a game.
A. Le’ Veon Bell in a 2016 game against the Bills, 38 carries for 263 yards and 3 TDs
Week 12:
Q. When Ben Roethlisberger set the NFL record for most consecutive wins for a QB to start his career, he passed this former Bears and Steelers QB who was on a Super Bowl roster for both teams. Name him.
A. Mike Tomczack (for some reason in the Super Bowl with the Bears he was put on the kickoff team during the SB and registered a face mask penalty.
Week 11:
Q. During the 2020 season, the Stillers played 3 overall #1 draft picks. Name them.
A: Alex Smith, Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield (we also accepted Miles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney)
Week 10:
Q. Since the NFL merger in 1966, who was the first Steeler to have 100 yards rushing in a game?
A: John “Frenchy” Fuqua, who ran for 119 yards on 17 carries against the Bengals on November 22, 1970.
Week 9:
Q. What was the largest margin of victory for the Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium who was the opponent?
A: 45-3 (42 points) vs Indianapolis in 1985
Week 8:
Q. Ben Roethlisberger had one of the most historic games in franchise history in the 2009 season against the Packers. With 503 yards passing and 3 touchdowns in a 37-36 win. Who caught the winning touchdown pass as time expired?
A: Mike Wallace
Week 7:
Q. The Steelers spent a third-round pick on running back Kaleb Johnson, from Iowa. When was the last time they spent a third-round pick on a running back and who was it?
A: James Conner in 2017 pick 3b
Week 6:
Q. Dale was famous for his Body Bag cheer, what was his other cheer that SFOM fans loved?
A: “Punt the ball, Jagoffs”
Week 4:
Q. In Super Bowl IX, this member of the Steel Curtain was given credit for the first safety in Super Bowl history. Who is he?
A: Dwight White
Week 3:
Q. Since 1966, the Steelers have called St. Vincent’s College home for training camp. Where was the last training camp held before the move?
A: The University of Rhode Island from 1964-1966
Week 2:
Q. Super Bowl XL was the first Super Bowl where a wide receiver threw a touchdown pass. Who threw that touchdown pass and who caught it for a touchdown?
A: Antwaan Randle El to Hines Ward
Week 1:
Q. Justin Fields is not the first quarterback to leave the Steelers for the Jets. This former quarterback passed for 12,867 yards and 68 touchdowns with the Steelers and a “memorable” Super Bowl appearance. Name him.
A: Neil O’Donnell