Q 01/05

Which head coach drafted Montana in 1979 and built the 49ers' West Coast offense around him?

A) Bill Walsh

B) Tom Landry

C) Don Shula

D) Chuck Noll

Answer · why

A) Bill Walsh

Bill Walsh took the 49ers from 2-14 in his first season to a Super Bowl title in his third, with Montana running his offense of short, quick passes.

Q 02/05

Which nickname did Montana carry through his 49ers years?

A) The Snake

B) The Sheriff

C) Broadway Joe

D) Joe Cool

Answer · why

D) Joe Cool

Joe Cool was earned for his calm, shown early: as a Notre Dame sophomore he came off the bench against Air Force, trailing 30-10 in the fourth quarter...

Q 03/05

Montana won Notre Dame's starting job in 1977 by rallying past which in-state rival?

A) Purdue

B) Indiana

C) Michigan State

D) Northwestern

Answer · why

A) Purdue

Purdue led 24-14 when the third-string Montana came in with about 11 minutes left; he threw for 154 yards, Notre Dame won 31-24 and did not lose again...

Q 04/05

In which round of the 1979 NFL draft was Montana selected?

A) First

B) Second

C) Third

D) Fourth

Answer · why

C) Third

Third round, 82nd overall: a pre-draft scouting report said he "doesn't have great tools, but could eventually start", and three other quarterbacks we...

Q 05/05

Who caught "The Catch" from Montana in the 1981 NFC Championship Game?

A) Jerry Rice

B) Freddie Solomon

C) John Taylor

D) Dwight Clark

Answer · why

D) Dwight Clark

Dwight Clark's leaping grab at the back of the end zone beat Dallas 28-27 and sent the 49ers to their first Super Bowl. Montana, knocked down as he th...