Pro Bowl guessing game — the 1980s
Every player here had a career that ran through the 1980s. The clues are real career facts, so the era is the only thing narrowed.
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Surname is enough · 8 guesses, each compared tile by tile.
The 1980s pool in numbers
394 of the 1004 legends in the dataset (39%) played at least one season between 1980 and 1989. Their careers start as early as 1974 and run as late as 2010; the median career in this 1980s group lasts 12 seasons.
Most common positions in the 1980s: QB (47), DE (43), WR (35), G (30). Most common colleges: USC (22), Miami (15), UCLA (14), Alabama (12).
Quarterbacks whose first season came in the 1980s: Vinny Testaverde (1987–2007), Doug Flutie (1986–2005), Wade Wilson (1981–1999), Rich Gannon (1987–2004), Chris Chandler (1988–2004), Dan Marino (1983–1999), Randall Cunningham (1985–2001), Warren Moon (1984–2000), John Elway (1983–1998), Mike Tomczak (1985–2000).
Defenders whose first season came in the 1980s: Darrell Green (CB, 1983–2002), Bruce Smith (DE, 1985–2003), Deion Sanders (CB, 1989–2005), Rod Woodson (FS, 1987–2003), Albert Lewis (FS, 1983–1998), Bill Romanowski (OLB, 1988–2003), Eugene Robinson (FS, 1985–2000), Hardy Nickerson (MLB, 1987–2002), Reggie White (DE, 1985–2000), Bill Bates (DB, 1983–1997).
Running backs, receivers and tight ends whose first season came in the 1980s: Jerry Rice (WR, 1985–2004), Trey Junkin (TE, 1983–2002), Irving Fryar (WR, 1984–2000), Tim Brown (WR, 1988–2004), Andre Reed (WR, 1985–2000), Brian Kinchen (TE, 1988–2003), Cris Carter (WR, 1987–2002), Henry Ellard (WR, 1983–1998), Mike Tice (TE, 1981–1995), Wesley Walls (TE, 1989–2003).
| Player | Position | College | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve DeBerg | QB | San Jose State / Fullerton | 1977–1998 |
| Jackie Slater | OT | Jackson State University | 1976–1995 |
| Clay Matthews | DE | USC | 1978–1996 |
| Dave Krieg | QB | Milton College | 1980–1998 |
| Nick Lowery | K | Dartmouth | 1978–1996 |
| Vince Evans | QB | USC / Los Angeles City College | 1977–1995 |
| Pat Leahy | K | Saint Louis University | 1974–1991 |
| Blair Bush | C | Washington | 1978–1994 |
| Joe Ferguson | QB | Arkansas | 1974–1990 |
| Matt Bahr | K | Penn State | 1979–1995 |
| Mike Kenn | OT | Michigan | 1978–1994 |
| Mike Webster | C | Wisconsin | 1974–1990 |
| Ray Donaldson | C | Georgia | 1980–1996 |
| Art Monk | WR | Syracuse | 1980–1995 |
| Don Strock | QB | Virginia Tech | 1974–1989 |
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Pro Bowl guessing game — the 1980s: questions
Which players are in the 1980s pool?
394 legends whose careers overlap 1980–1989. Besides the table above, the 1980s pool includes James Lofton (WR, 1978–1993); Jeff Gossett (P, 1981–1996); Jim Ritcher (G, 1980–1995); Joe Montana (QB, 1979–1994); Marcus Allen (RB, 1982–1997); Max Montoya (G, 1979–1994); Monte Coleman (LB, 1979–1994); Pete Metzelaars (TE, 1982–1997); Rich Camarillo (P, 1981–1996); Rohn Stark (P, 1982–1997).
Which positions and colleges come up most in the 1980s?
Positions: QB (47), DE (43), WR (35), G (30), OT (30), RB (26), LB (23), DB (22). Colleges: USC (22), Miami (15), UCLA (14), Alabama (12), Penn State (12), Arizona State (11), Notre Dame (11), Ohio State (11). Counts are players in the 1980s pool.
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How do the coloured tiles work?
Every guess is compared with the hidden player. Green means the value matches, orange means it is close (same division, same side of the ball, or within a few numbers, inches or years) and an arrow points toward the answer when a number is higher or lower.
Where do the player facts come from?
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