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The 1997 All-Pro Team exclusively recognized players selected by the Associated Press.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 1997 All-Pro Team recognized players selected by multiple organizations, including the Associated Press (AP), the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA), and The Sporting News (TSN).
The 1997 All-Pro Team list is found within 'Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The comprehensive compilation of the 1997 All-Pro selections is documented within 'Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League'.
What is the primary purpose of the 1997 All-Pro Team designation?
Answer: To identify the top players at each position in the NFL for the 1997 season.
Explanation: The primary purpose of the All-Pro designation is to recognize and honor the most outstanding players at each position in the National Football League for a given season.
Which three organizations were the main selectors for the 1997 All-Pro Team?
Answer: Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA), Associated Press (AP), and The Sporting News (TSN).
Explanation: The principal organizations responsible for selecting the 1997 All-Pro Team were the Associated Press (AP), the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA), and The Sporting News (TSN).
According to the source, where can a comprehensive list of the 1997 All-Pro selections be found?
Answer: 'Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League'.
Explanation: A comprehensive compilation of the 1997 All-Pro selections is available within 'Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League'.
The 1997 All-Pro Team selections are chronologically situated between which two other years' selections?
Answer: 1996 and 1998
Explanation: The 1997 All-Pro Team selections are presented chronologically, following the 1996 selections and preceding those of 1998.
The Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) combined its selections with Pro Football Weekly until 2008.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) collaborated with Pro Football Weekly for their All-Pro selections, a practice that continued through the 2008 season.
The Associated Press only selected a single All-Pro team for the 1997 season.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Associated Press (AP) selected both a First Team and a Second Team for their 1997 All-Pro recognition.
The 'Key' section defines 'AP' as a tie in the Associated Press second-team vote.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Key' section defines 'AP' as an Associated Press first-team selection. 'AP-2t' specifically denotes a tie in the Associated Press second-team vote.
What does the notation 'AP-2t' signify in the context of the 1997 All-Pro Team listings?
Answer: A player who tied for a Second Team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press.
Explanation: The notation 'AP-2t' indicates that a player achieved a tie in the voting for a Second Team All-Pro selection by the Associated Press during the 1997 season.
What does the abbreviation 'PFWA' stand for in the context of the 1997 All-Pro Team?
Answer: Professional Football Writers Association
Explanation: PFWA is the abbreviation for the Pro Football Writers Association, one of the primary organizations that selected players for the 1997 All-Pro Team.
What does the abbreviation 'TSN' represent in the context of the 1997 All-Pro Team?
Answer: The Sporting News
Explanation: TSN is the abbreviation for The Sporting News, a prominent publication that participated in selecting the 1997 All-Pro Team.
Terrell Davis and Barry Sanders were the two unanimous First Team Running Backs for 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Terrell Davis and Barry Sanders were recognized as unanimous First Team Running Backs for the 1997 season by the major All-Pro selectors.
Mike Alstott was the only fullback selected to the Associated Press First Team All-Pro in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Mike Alstott was the sole fullback named to the Associated Press First Team All-Pro for the 1997 NFL season.
Herman Moore and Tim Brown were both recognized as First Team Wide Receivers by all three major organizations (AP, PFWA, TSN) in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Herman Moore was recognized by all three major organizations (AP, PFWA, TSN), Tim Brown was recognized by The Sporting News (TSN) and the Associated Press (AP-2), but not universally as a First Team selection by all three.
Shannon Sharpe was a unanimous First Team selection at tight end in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Shannon Sharpe received unanimous First Team All-Pro selection at tight end in 1997 from the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News.
Jonathan Ogden and Tony Boselli were selected as Second Team Offensive Tackles by the Associated Press in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: Jonathan Ogden and Tony Boselli were selected as First Team Offensive Tackles by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News in 1997.
Dermontti Dawson was the only center selected to the First Team All-Pro in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dermontti Dawson was the sole center selected to the First Team All-Pro in 1997 by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News.
Who was the Associated Press Second Team Quarterback in 1997?
Answer: Steve Young
Explanation: Steve Young was named the Associated Press Second Team Quarterback for the 1997 NFL season.
Which of the following players was NOT selected as a First Team Running Back by all three major organizations (AP, PFWA, TSN) in 1997?
Answer: Jerome Bettis
Explanation: Terrell Davis and Barry Sanders were First Team selections by all three organizations. Jerome Bettis was selected to the Associated Press Second Team.
Who was the Associated Press First Team selection at fullback in 1997?
Answer: Mike Alstott
Explanation: Mike Alstott was the Associated Press First Team selection at fullback for the 1997 season.
Which wide receiver was recognized by all three major organizations (AP, PFWA, TSN) as First Team All-Pro in 1997?
Answer: Herman Moore
Explanation: Herman Moore of the Detroit Lions was the sole wide receiver recognized as First Team All-Pro by all three major organizations (AP, PFWA, TSN) in 1997.
Who was the Associated Press Second Team Tight End in 1997?
Answer: Wesley Walls
Explanation: Wesley Walls of the Carolina Panthers was the Associated Press Second Team selection at tight end in 1997.
Which offensive tackles were selected to the First Team All-Pro in 1997 by the AP, PFWA, and TSN?
Answer: Tony Boselli and Jonathan Ogden
Explanation: Tony Boselli of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Jonathan Ogden of the Baltimore Ravens were selected as First Team Offensive Tackles by all three major organizations (AP, PFWA, TSN) in 1997.
Who were the Associated Press Second Team selections at guard in 1997?
Answer: Will Shields and Randall McDaniel
Explanation: Will Shields of the Kansas City Chiefs and Randall McDaniel of the Minnesota Vikings were named to the Associated Press Second Team at guard in 1997.
Dermontti Dawson was recognized for his performance at which position in 1997?
Answer: Center
Explanation: Dermontti Dawson was recognized for his performance as a First Team All-Pro Center in 1997.
Who was the Associated Press Second Team selection at fullback in 1997?
Answer: Charles Way
Explanation: Charles Way of the New York Giants was the Associated Press Second Team selection at fullback in 1997.
Michael Strahan and Bruce Smith were First Team Defensive Ends for AP, PFWA, and TSN in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michael Strahan of the New York Giants and Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills were selected as First Team Defensive Ends by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News in 1997.
Reggie White tied for the Associated Press Second Team selection at defensive end in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Reggie White was among the players who tied for the Associated Press Second Team selection at defensive end in 1997.
John Randle and Joel Steed were the First Team Defensive Tackles selected by AP, PFWA, and TSN.
Answer: False
Explanation: John Randle and Dana Stubblefield were the First Team Defensive Tackles selected by AP, PFWA, and TSN. Joel Steed was recognized by the PFWA.
Warren Sapp and Ted Washington were named to the Associated Press First Team at defensive tackle in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: Warren Sapp and Ted Washington were named to the Associated Press Second Team at defensive tackle in 1997.
Ray Lewis, Junior Seau, and Winfred Tubbs all tied for the Associated Press First Team selection at middle linebacker in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ray Lewis, Junior Seau, and Winfred Tubbs all tied for the Associated Press Second Team selection at middle linebacker in 1997.
Jessie Armstead and John Mobley were First Team Outside Linebackers for AP, PFWA, and TSN in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Jessie Armstead and John Mobley were selected as First Team Outside Linebackers by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News in 1997.
Derrick Brooks and Chris Slade were selected to the Associated Press First Team at outside linebacker in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: Derrick Brooks and Chris Slade were selected to the Associated Press Second Team at outside linebacker in 1997.
Deion Sanders and Aeneas Williams were the First Team Cornerbacks selected by AP, PFWA, and TSN in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Deion Sanders and Aeneas Williams were selected as First Team Cornerbacks by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News in 1997.
James Hasty, Cris Dishman, and Doug Evans tied for the Associated Press First Team selection at cornerback in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: James Hasty, Cris Dishman, and Doug Evans tied for the Associated Press Second Team selection at cornerback in 1997.
LeRoy Butler and Carnell Lake were First Team Safeties for AP, PFWA, and TSN in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: LeRoy Butler and Carnell Lake were selected as First Team Safeties by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News in 1997.
Merton Hanks and Darryl Williams were selected to the Associated Press First Team at safety in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: Merton Hanks and Darryl Williams were selected to the Associated Press Second Team at safety in 1997.
Which two players were selected as First Team Defensive Ends by the AP, PFWA, and TSN in 1997?
Answer: Bruce Smith and Michael Strahan
Explanation: Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills and Michael Strahan of the New York Giants were selected as First Team Defensive Ends by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News in 1997.
Who were the Associated Press Second Team selections at defensive tackle in 1997?
Answer: Warren Sapp and Ted Washington
Explanation: Warren Sapp of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Ted Washington of the Buffalo Bills were named to the Associated Press Second Team at defensive tackle in 1997.
Which linebacker tied for the Associated Press Second Team selection (AP-2t) at middle linebacker in 1997?
Answer: Ray Lewis
Explanation: Ray Lewis was among the players who tied for the Associated Press Second Team selection (AP-2t) at middle linebacker in 1997.
Which players were selected as First Team Outside Linebackers by the AP, PFWA, and TSN in 1997?
Answer: Jessie Armstead and John Mobley
Explanation: Jessie Armstead of the New York Giants and John Mobley of the Denver Broncos were selected as First Team Outside Linebackers by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News in 1997.
Who were the Associated Press Second Team selections at cornerback in 1997?
Answer: James Hasty, Cris Dishman, and Doug Evans
Explanation: James Hasty, Cris Dishman, and Doug Evans tied for the Associated Press Second Team selection at cornerback in 1997.
Which safeties were selected as First Team All-Pro by the AP, PFWA, and TSN in 1997?
Answer: LeRoy Butler and Carnell Lake
Explanation: LeRoy Butler of the Green Bay Packers and Carnell Lake of the Pittsburgh Steelers were selected as First Team Safeties by the Associated Press, Pro Football Writers Association, and The Sporting News in 1997.
Richie Cunningham was selected as a First Team Kicker by the AP and TSN in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Richie Cunningham of the Dallas Cowboys was selected as a First Team Kicker by both the Associated Press and The Sporting News in 1997.
Jason Hanson was the Associated Press First Team selection at kicker in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: Jason Hanson was the Associated Press Second Team selection at kicker in 1997.
Bryan Barker and Matt Turk were both First Team Punters selected by AP, PFWA, and TSN in 1997.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bryan Barker was First Team AP and PFWA, while Matt Turk was First Team TSN. Neither was selected First Team by all three organizations.
Michael Bates and Eric Metcalf were recognized as First Team Kick Returners in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michael Bates and Eric Metcalf were both recognized as First Team Kick Returners in 1997, selected by different major organizations.
Darrien Gordon was selected as a First Team Punt Returner by the PFWA and TSN in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: Darrien Gordon was selected as a First Team Punt Returner by both the Pro Football Writers Association and The Sporting News in 1997.
Who was the Associated Press Second Team selection at kicker in 1997?
Answer: Jason Hanson
Explanation: Jason Hanson of the Detroit Lions was the Associated Press Second Team selection at kicker in 1997.
Which punter was selected as First Team by The Sporting News (TSN) in 1997?
Answer: Matt Turk
Explanation: Matt Turk of the Washington Redskins was selected as a First Team Punter by The Sporting News (TSN) in 1997.
Michael Bates and Eric Metcalf were recognized as First Team selections for which special teams role in 1997?
Answer: Kick Returner
Explanation: Michael Bates and Eric Metcalf were recognized as First Team selections for the Kick Returner role in 1997.
Who was selected as a First Team Punt Returner by the PFWA and TSN in 1997?
Answer: Darrien Gordon
Explanation: Darrien Gordon was selected as a First Team Punt Returner by both the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) and The Sporting News (TSN) in 1997.
Which player was recognized as a First Team Special Teams player by the PFWA in 1997?
Answer: Larry Whigham
Explanation: Larry Whigham of the New England Patriots was recognized as a First Team Special Teams player by the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) in 1997.