In the Hall of Fame
QB's of Western PA
Player Nicknames
Football Terms
Equipment
100

This Pittsburgh Steelers running back was know for his bruising run style, which aptly earned him the nickname "The Bus".

Who is Jerome Bettis?

100

This QB starred at East Brady High School in the 70's prior to leading the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances during the 90's. 

Who is Jim Kelly?

100

William Perry-Chicago Bears, Defensive Tackle

What is "The Refrigerator"? 

100

This six point score occurs when the ball is carried across the goal line. 

What is a touchdown?

100

A brown, oblong object consisting of white laces. Commonly referred to as "The Pigskin".

What is a football?

200

This Dallas Cowboys QB played during the 70's when he won Super Bowls 6 and 12. Prior to playing in the NFL, he served in the Navy.

Who is Roger Staubach?

200

This QB nicknamed "Joe Cool", attended Notre Dame in the 70's prior to winning four Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers. 

Who is Joe Montana?

200

Walter Payton-Chicago Bears, Running Back

What is "Sweetness"?

200

The action of stopping an opposing player from advancing down the field by bringing them to the ground.

What is a tackle?

200

A hard, protective item worn on the head consisting of a facemask. 

What is a helmet?

300

This QB was drafted by the Baltimore Colts after playing collegiately at Stanford. However, he refused to play for the Colts. He was subsequently traded to the Denver Broncos after threatening to play professional baseball. He would go on to win Super Bowls 32 and 33 with the Denver Broncos.  

Who is John Elway?

300

This QB shined brightly at the University of Pittsburgh in the 80's prior to being drafted by the Miami Dolphins where he broke the single season passing record with 5,084 yards in 1984. This record would go on to stand for 27 years. 

Who is Dan Marino?

300

Deion Sanders-Dallas Cowboys, Defensive Back

What is "Primetime"?

300

This act occurs when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before they are able to throw the ball. 

What is a sack?

300

A specialty shoe with protrusions on the bottom designed to provide traction on a football field. 

What is a cleat?

400

This hard nosed Tight End played at the University of Pittsburgh prior to being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1961. Later on, he would go on to become the Head Coach of the Chicago Bears where he won Super Bowl 20.

Who is Mike Ditka?

400

Nicknamed "Broadway Joe", this QB attended the University of Alabama prior to playing for the New York Jets where he won Super Bowl 3 after famously guaranteeing the win. 

Who is Joe Namath?

400

Reggie White-Green Bay Packers, Defensive End

What is the "Minister of Defense"?

400

This occurs when a player loses possession of the ball before they score, get tackled, or go out of bounds. 

What is a fumble?

400
This device is used on the sidelines to indicate what the current down is and is placed at the current line of scrimmage. 

What is a down marker?

500

This Green Bay Packer QB was a 17th round draft pick in 1956 prior winning Super Bowls 1 and 2, capturing MVP honors in both games. 

Who is Bart Starr?

500

Nicknamed "Johnny U", this QB was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but never played a down for the team before going on to star for the Baltimore Colts. 

Who is Johnny Unitas? 

500

Billy Johnson-Houston Oilers, Wide Receiver

What is "White Shoes"?

500

Slang for a last ditch effort to win a game, typically consisting of a long pass.

What is a "Hail Mary"?

500

Protective equipment worn over the body in various locations including: thigh, knee, tailbone, elbow, and shoulders. 

What are pads?