33 Dallas Cowboys Trivia Questions

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Do you bleed blue and silver?

Well, let’s put your Cowboys knowledge to the test with these trivia questions!

Whether you’ve been following America’s Team for decades or just recently jumped on the bandwagon, see how well you know your favorite football franchise.

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Dallas Cowboys Trivia Questions

Who was the first Dallas Cowboy to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and in what year was he inducted?
Which Dallas Cowboy holds the record for the longest touchdown reception in franchise history, and how long was the reception?
In what year did the Dallas Cowboys make their first Super Bowl appearance, and who were their opponents?
Who was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys during their first Super Bowl victory, and what was the final score of the game?
Name the Dallas Cowboy who has the most career rushing yards in franchise history.
Which Dallas Cowboy player won the Super Bowl MVP award twice, and in which Super Bowls did this occur?
What was the original name proposed for the Dallas Cowboys before they officially became the Cowboys, and why was it changed?
In what year did the Cowboys’ famous “Triplets” (Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin) play their first game together, and against which team?
Who holds the record for the most career interceptions as a Dallas Cowboy, and how many interceptions did he have?
What significant record did Tony Dorsett set during a game against the Minnesota Vikings, and what was the yardage of the play?
Who is the only Dallas Cowboy to have won the NFL MVP award, and in what year did he win it?
What unique record did the Dallas Cowboys set during the 1970s in terms of Super Bowl appearances?
Which player was the first Dallas Cowboy to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season, and in what year did this occur?
Name the Dallas Cowboy who has the most sacks in franchise history.
During which season did the Dallas Cowboys achieve an undefeated record at home, and what was their overall record that year?
Who was the Dallas Cowboys’ first official draft pick in franchise history, and in what year was he drafted?
What was the largest margin of victory in a game for the Dallas Cowboys, and which team did they defeat?
Which Dallas Cowboy received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award first, and in what year?
In what year did the Cowboys move to their current stadium, and what is the name of the stadium?
Who was the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys during their first playoff win, and against which team did they secure the victory?
Which Dallas Cowboy has the most Pro Bowl selections in franchise history, and how many times was he selected?
What record did Dak Prescott set during his rookie season with the Dallas Cowboys?
Which Dallas Cowboy was the first to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot in 1994?
In what year did the Cowboys achieve their highest regular season win total, and what was that record?
Who scored the first touchdown in the history of the Dallas Cowboys, and in what year did it occur?
What significant event took place for the Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft?
Which Cowboys player holds the record for the longest punt return in franchise history, and how long was the return?
Who was the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator before becoming the head coach, and in what year did he take over as head coach?
In which season did the Cowboys have the most players selected to the Pro Bowl, and how many were selected?
What is the name of the Dallas Cowboys’ cheerleading squad, established in the 1972-1973 NFL season?
Who was the first Dallas Cowboy to receive the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award, and in what year?
What unique achievement did Tony Romo have as a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys?
How many consecutive winning seasons did the Dallas Cowboys have from 1966 to 1985, and what is the significance of this streak?

Answers

Bob Lilly, 1980.
Terrell Owens, 98 yards (2008).
1971 (Super Bowl V), against the Baltimore Colts.
Tom Landry, Cowboys 24 – Miami Dolphins 3 (Super Bowl VI, 1972).
Emmitt Smith.
Roger Staubach, Super Bowl VI and XII.
The team was initially going to be called the Dallas Steers, but it was changed to the Cowboys to avoid confusion with the college team known as the Texas Longhorns.
1990, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mel Renfro, with 52 interceptions.
A 99-yard touchdown run (January 3, 1983).
Emmitt Smith, 1993.
They appeared in five Super Bowls, a record for the most appearances in a decade.
Calvin Hill, 1969.
DeMarcus Ware.
The 1980 season, with an overall record of 12-4.
Bob Lilly, 1961.
56 points against the Buffalo Bills in 1971 (final score was 52-7).
Roger Staubach, 1978.
2009, AT&T Stadium (previously known as Cowboys Stadium).
Don Meredith, against the Detroit Lions in 1966.
Larry Allen, with 11 Pro Bowl selections.
Most passing yards by a rookie in a season.
Troy Aikman.
2016, with a 13-3 record.
Billy Howton, in 1960.
They selected Troy Aikman as the first overall pick.
Dennis Morgan, 98 yards (1974).
Jason Garrett, took over in 2010.
2007, with 13 players selected.
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Harvey Martin, 1977.
He holds the record for the most fourth quarter comebacks and game-winning drives by a Cowboys quarterback.
20 consecutive winning seasons, the longest streak in NFL history.