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by Jim Weber
HOFN.com Exclusive
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Super Bowl Quiz Questions 16-20 16) The first Super Bowl in 1967 was broadcast by both NBC and CBS. Why did NBC miss the second-half kickoff of the game, causing a re-kick?  A. Halftime episode of "Bonanza" ran over |  B. Director stuck in line for bathroom |  C. Breaking news about Vietnam War |  D. Interviewing comedian Bob Hope | 17) What was special about Percy Howard's 34-yard touchdown reception for Dallas in 1976's Super Bowl X against Pittsburgh? | A. Fulfilled promise to dying father | | B. Helmet was knocked off earlier in play | | C. Howard's only career reception | | D. First kicker to score TD in Super Bowl | 18) When Green Bay and Kansas City met up in the first Super Bowl, the NFL and AFL used different brands of footballs that slightly differed in shape (NFL used Wilson, AFL used Spalding). How did the league handle this problem for the game? | A. Held bidding war between the two companies | B. Specifically designed "neutral" football | | C. Switched ball depending on who was on offense | D. Former commissioner Pete Rozelle let daughter pick ball | 19) Why did the NFL decide to use Roman numerals for the Super Bowl? | A. Avoid confusion between years and seasons | B. Just to look more prestigious | | C. Pete Rozelle obsessed with gladiators | D. To fit with L.A. Coliseum, site of first Super Bowl | 20) What egregious error did both NBC and CBS make after televising the first Super Bowl? | A. Forgot location of following year's game | B. Signed off in middle of Lombardi speech | | C. Taped over films of broadcast | D. TV trucks blocked all major exits | Go to Answers 1-5
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