Behind the Coaching · Lacrosse · Multiple Choice Trivia
Go back to the league’s 1980s beginnings and test the teams, names and championship moments that built modern professional box lacrosse.
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About this Lacrosse challenge
This Behind the Coaching interactive contains 10 questions about National Lacrosse League history. Play through each item to receive immediate feedback and an explanation.
BTC quizzes and games are educational sports challenges covering coaching, strategy, history, teams, players, leagues, records, comparisons, and the people behind the game.
Quiz questions
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What was the league that became today’s NLL called when it was incorporated in 1986?
- Major Indoor Lacrosse League
- Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League
- North American Box League
- Professional Lacrosse Association
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In what year did the league play its first season?
- 1985
- 1986
- 1987
- 1989
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How many teams were in the league’s original 1987 lineup?
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 10
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Which team won the first league game, beating Philadelphia 11-8?
- Baltimore Thunder
- Washington Wave
- New Jersey Saints
- Buffalo Bandits
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Which team won the first league championship in 1987?
- Philadelphia Wings
- Baltimore Thunder
- New Jersey Saints
- Washington Wave
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Which team was runner-up in the inaugural 1987 championship game?
- Washington Wave
- Philadelphia Wings
- New Jersey Saints
- Detroit Turbos
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Which team won the second league championship in 1988?
- New Jersey Saints
- Philadelphia Wings
- Baltimore Thunder
- Detroit Turbos
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What new league name was adopted in May 1988?
- National Lacrosse League
- Major Indoor Lacrosse League
- Continental Box League
- National Indoor League
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Which of these was NOT one of the four original 1987 teams?
- Philadelphia Wings
- Baltimore Thunder
- Washington Wave
- Buffalo Bandits
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Which team became the third different league champion by winning the 1989 title?
- Philadelphia Wings
- New York Saints
- Detroit Turbos
- Pittsburgh Bulls