@the-gipper said:

We will get the answers to this out of the way:

1. How many times have the Yankees and Rangers played in a postseason series, including this year?

Including the Series that begins tonight I believe the Yankees and Rangers will have met 4 times in post season, the Yankees winning all 3 prior encounters. Let's hope that changes this year.

2. How many times have the Phillies and Giants played in a postseason series, including this year?

This year is the first time the Phillies and Giants have ever met in the playoffs.

3. Now that the Rangers have finally won a post season series, which franchise that plays in the NFL/MLB/NBA/NHL now holds the distinction of having gone the longest from that franchises inception without winning a playoff series...or in the case of the NFL a playoff game?

The Memphis/Vancouver Grizzlies who were formed in 1995 have now gone the longest from inception without winning anything in postseason,

4. Which NFL team(s) have now gone the longest without making the playoffs?

Both the Bills and the Lions have not seen the postseason since 1999

5. Which MLB team(s) has now gone the longest without making the playoffs?

The Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals have not made a playoff appearance since 1981

6. Which NBA team(s) have now gone the longest without making the playoffs?

Both the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves have not made the playoffs since 2004

7. Which NHL team(s) has now gone the longest without making the playoffs?

The Florida Panthers have not been in the playoffs since 1999.

8. Which NFL team has currently made the most consecutive playoffs appearances?

The Colts are on a streak of making the playoffs 8 years in a row. The next team currently has only gone 4 years.

9. What NFL team holds the record for most consecutive post season appearances?

That would actually be The Cleveland Browns who went to postseason play 10 consecutive years from 1946-1955.

If you only counted NFL and not AAFC years, the answer would be The Dallas Cowboys with 9 years from 1975-1983. If the Colts were to make the postseason this year they would tie that record.

10. What NFL team holds the record for most consecutive winning seasons?

This is the Dallas Cowboys from 1966 to 1985.

11. What NFL team has the nickname "The Flaming Thumbtacks"?

The Tennessee Titans because of their helmet logo:

12. Identify this artifact if you can:

This is the fob or medallion that was given to the members of the 1920 NFL Champion Akron Pros. In essence it was that era's version of a Super Bowl ring. The Hall of Fame now has one on display.

@theclevelandsound said:

Clippers?

no and no

Zombo said:

1. How many times have the Yankees and Rangers played in a postseason series, including this year?

3 times

2. How many times have the Phillies and Giants played in a postseason series, including this year?

Never

I think on the above two questions you are not counting this year, but note I said "including this year". If you didn't include this year, your answers would be right. A real teacher may not give you credit, but I will.

3. Now that the Rangers have finally won a post season series, which franchise that plays in the NFL/MLB/NBA/NHL now holds the distinction of having gone the longest from that franchises inception without winning a playoff series...or in the case of the NFL a playoff game?

Memphis Grizzlies

Check

4. Which NFL team(s) have now gone the longest without making the playoffs?

Detroit?

half a check. There is another.

5. Which MLB team(s) has now gone the longest without making the playoffs?

Royals?

no

6. Which NBA team(s) have now gone the longest without making the playoffs?

Grizzlies

no

7. Which NHL team(s) has now gone the longest without making the playoffs?

Nashville and/or Blue jackets?

no

8. Which NFL team has currently made the most consecutive playoffs appearances?

Colts?

check

9. What NFL team holds the record for most consecutive post season appearances?

Dallas?

I am going to say no, but later I may give you credit and I will explain why then.

10. What NFL team holds the record for most consecutive winning seasons?

Miami?

No

11. What NFL team has the nickname "The Flaming Thumbtacks"?

Titans

Check

12. Identify this artifact if you can:

NFL Championship trophy before the Lombardi trophy?

No, not the trophy

Clippers?

@theclevelandsound said:

#6 Kings? no

#8 Colts? check

#6 Kings?

#8 Colts?