Cowboys and Lions Trivia
Posted by Johnny Goodtimes on November 25th, 2009
The Cowboys and Lions play every Thanksgiving, so let’s see what you know about these two franchises.
- Who was fired as GM of the Detroit Lions last September?
- Who was QB of the Cowboys from 1960-1968, and later was a commentator on Monday Night Football?
- The Lions won their last championship in 1957. Only one franchise in the NFL has gone longer without a championship. What team is it?
- What player did the Cowboys trade for 8 draft picks in 1989, laying the foundation of their success in the 1990s?
- What current Dallas Cowboy is the Lions 7th all time leading receiver?
- What team did the Cowboys defeat to win their first super bowl?
- What QB led the Lions to three NFL Championships in the 1950s?
- Currently the Cowboys Secondary coach, he was their head coach from 2000-2002.
- Who has the Lions career record for most receiving yards?
- Emmitt Smith has the most yards rushing in NFL history. What Cowboy is also in the top 10 all time?
Post your answers below in comments. I’ll let you know if you’re right. Don’t look up answers!

November 25th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
1. Matt Millen
2. Don Meredith
3. Cardinals
4. Herschel Walker
5. Roy Williams
6. Miami
7.
8. Dave Campo
9. Herman Moore
10. Tony Dorsett
November 25th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Got ‘em. #7 is the last one left.