If there is one person who is Mr. Miami, it's Don Shula. The coach of the Dolphins practically forever, Don Shula, even in retirement, is one of the most recognizable faces in sports. As a leader, he knew how to win, he knew how to carry himself, and he knew how to keep his players disciplined.
But what do you know about him? Take our quiz to find out if you make Don Shula proud or if you come across as a dead fish.
1. Where was Don Shula born?
a. Flint, Michigan
b. Keizer, Oregon
c. Grand River, Ohio
d. The stork dropped him off in Miami
2. He currently holds the record for most NFL career wins with how many?
a. 308
b. 318
c. 328
d. 2
3. During his playing career, what three teams did Shula play for?
a. The Chicago Bear, the Baltimore Colts, and the Detroit Lions
b. The Cleveland Browns, the Baltimore Colts, and the Washington Redskins
c. The Denver Broncos, the Cleveland Browns, and the Boston Patriots
d. The Tennessee Titans, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Carolina Panthers
4. How many passes did Shula intercept during his playing career?
a. 15
b. 33
c. 21
d. He played offense
5. Where did Shula start his coaching career?
a. Miami University of Ohio
b. The University of Virginia
c. Ohio State University
d. He was never a coach
6. Don Shula got his first NFL head coaching job with what team?
a. The Miami Dolphins
b. The Washington Redskins
c. The Baltimore Colts
d. The Baltimore Ravens
7. How old was he when he first became a head coach in the NFL?
a. 33
b. 37
c. 29
d. 12; he was the Doogie Howser of football
8. How many years did Don Shula serve as a coach of the Miami Dolphins?
Article comments
1 - Fin Fan
I was enjoying this article until #10. That was really done in poor taste.