Bill Troup
- April 2, 1951
- December 14, 2013
- 62 years
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Bill Troup, 62, American football player (Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers).
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|Paul William Troup III (April 2, 1951 – December 14, 2013) was an American professional football player. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. An undrafted quarterback from the University of South Carolina, Troup played in seven NFL seasons from 1974 to 1980 for 2 different teams. He saw his most extensive action for the Colts in 1978, when Bert Jones was injured and Mike Kirkland ineffective.
After being released by Baltimore, Troup went north to the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he served as the backup to starter Dieter Brock for the 1979 season.
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1.On what date did Paul William Troup III pass away?
- A.April 2, 1951
- B.December 14, 2010
- C.December 14, 2013correct
- D.January 1, 2010
Paul William Troup III died on December 14, 2013.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What was the professional status of Paul William Troup III coming out of college?
- A.First-round draft pick
- B.Undraftedcorrect
- C.A trade acquisition
- D.A supplemental draft pick
Paul William Troup III was an undrafted quarterback from the University of South Carolina.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Which league was Paul William Troup III playing in during the 1979 season?
- A.USFL
- B.NFL
- C.Canadian Football Leaguecorrect
- D.Arena Football League
Paul William Troup III played in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1979.
Source: career section
4.What was the full name of the athlete known as Bill Troup?
- A.Bill Troup III
- B.Paul Troup Jr.
- C.William Paul Troup
- D.Paul William Troup IIIcorrect
The biography identifies the subject as Paul William Troup III.
Source: biographical introduction
5.Where was Paul William Troup III born?
- A.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacorrect
- B.Charleston, South Carolina
- C.Baltimore, Maryland
- D.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Paul William Troup III was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Source: biographical introduction
6.On what date was Paul William Troup III born?
- A.April 2, 1948
- B.April 2, 1951correct
- C.December 14, 2013
- D.May 12, 1950
Paul William Troup III was born on April 2, 1951.
Source: biographical introduction
7.From which university did Paul William Troup III graduate?
- A.Winnipeg University
- B.University of Maryland
- C.University of Pittsburgh
- D.University of South Carolinacorrect
Paul William Troup III was an undrafted quarterback from the University of South Carolina.
Source: biographical introduction
8.How many NFL seasons did Paul William Troup III play?
- A.Four seasons
- B.Nine seasons
- C.Seven seasonscorrect
- D.Five seasons
Paul William Troup III played in seven NFL seasons from 1974 to 1980.
Source: biographical introduction
9.In which year did Paul William Troup III see his most extensive action for the Colts?
- A.1974
- B.1978correct
- C.1977
- D.1980
Paul William Troup III saw his most extensive action for the Colts in 1978.
Source: career section
10.Whose injury created the opportunity for Paul William Troup III to play for the Colts in 1978?
- A.The team captain
- B.Mike Kirkland
- C.Dieter Brock
- D.Bert Jonescorrect
Paul William Troup III saw action in 1978 when Bert Jones was injured.
Source: career section
11.Besides Bert Jones, who was the ineffective quarterback that led to Paul William Troup III playing for the Colts?
- A.Dan Marino
- B.Joe Montana
- C.Mike Kirklandcorrect
- D.Dieter Brock
Paul William Troup III took action in 1978 when Mike Kirkland was ineffective.
Source: career section
12.After leaving the Baltimore Colts, which team did Paul William Troup III join?
- A.Toronto Argonauts
- B.Winnipeg Blue Bomberscorrect
- C.Pittsburgh Steelers
- D.South Carolina Gamecocks
After being released by Baltimore, Paul William Troup III went to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Source: career section
13.In the Canadian Football League, for whom did Paul William Troup III serve as a backup?
- A.Dieter Brockcorrect
- B.Bert Jones
- C.Mike Kirkland
- D.Bill Troup
Paul William Troup III served as the backup to starter Dieter Brock for the 1979 season.
Source: career section
14.During which year did Paul William Troup III play for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers?
- A.1974
- B.1978
- C.1979correct
- D.1980
Paul William Troup III served as the backup to Dieter Brock for the 1979 season.
Source: career section
15.What position did Paul William Troup III play?
- A.Wide receiver
- B.Running back
- C.Linebacker
- D.Quarterbackcorrect
Paul William Troup III was an undrafted quarterback.
Source: biographical introduction
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