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Super Bowl XVI was the 16th championship game of the modern National Football League (NFL). The game was played on January 24, 1982 at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit) following the 1981 regular season. The domed stadium saved the crowd at the game from the very cold and snowy weather, but the weather did affect traffic and other logistical issues related to the game. Image File history File links Super Bowl XVI logo, claiming fair use This work is copyrighted. ...
City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners, The Red And Gold, Bay Bombers Team colors Cardinal red, metallic gold and black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager Lal Heneghan Mascot Sourdough Sam League/Conference affiliations All-America Football Conference (1946-1949) Western Division...
City Cincinnati, Ohio Team colors Black, Orange and White Head Coach Marvin Lewis Owner Mike Brown Mascot Who Dey League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1968-1969) Western Division (1968-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC Central (1970-2001) AFC North (2002-present) Team...
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The new Wembley Stadium in London is the most expensive stadium ever built; it has a seating capacity of 90,000 This article is about the building type. ...
A disputed record setting 93,173 fans in attendance for WrestleMania III at the Pontiac Silverdome. ...
Pontiac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan named after the Ottawa Chief Pontiac. ...
// The Super Bowl Most Valuable Player or Super Bowl MVP, is an award given at the conclusion of the Super Bowl, the National Football Leagues championship game, to the player deemed to have made the most significant positive impact on the outcome of the game. ...
Joseph Clifford Joe Montana, Jr. ...
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Spread betting is a term used to describe various types of wagering on the outcome of an event, where the pay-off is based on the precision of the wager, rather than a simple binary outcome (win or loss). ...
City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners, The Red And Gold, Bay Bombers Team colors Cardinal red, metallic gold and black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager Lal Heneghan Mascot Sourdough Sam League/Conference affiliations All-America Football Conference (1946-1949) Western Division...
The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States, with lyrics written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key. ...
For the author-illustrator, see Diana Ross (author). ...
Coin flipping or coin tossing is the practice of throwing a coin in the air to resolve a dispute between two parties or otherwise choose between two alternatives. ...
Robert Lawrence Layne was born December 19, 1926, in Santa Ana, Texas. ...
NFL officials (striped shirts) and guests prepare to toss the coin to start the 40th annual Pro Bowl. ...
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The Motown Sound is a style of soul music with distinctive characteristics, including the use of tambourine along with drums, bass instrumentation, a distinctive melodic and chord structure, and a call and response singing style originating in gospel music. ...
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George Allen Pat Summerall (born May 10, 1930 in Lake City, Florida) is a former American football player and well-known television sportscaster, having worked at CBS, FOX, and, briefly, ESPN. Summerall is best known for his work with John Madden on CBS and FOXs NFL telecasts, and in...
John Earl Madden (born April 10, 1936) is a former National Football League player, head coach, and a Pro Football Hall-of-Famer. ...
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is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ...
A disputed record setting 93,173 fans in attendance for WrestleMania III at the Pontiac Silverdome. ...
Pontiac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan named after the Ottawa Chief Pontiac. ...
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The 1981 NFL season was the 62th regular season of the National Football League. ...
The National Football Conference (NFC) champion San Francisco 49ers (16-3) defeated the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Cincinnati Bengals (14-5), 26–21. Although the Bengals gained 356 yards of total offense to the 49ers' 275, San Francisco jumped to a 20-0 lead by halftime and forced 5 turnovers. This marked the first time in Super Bowl history that the team that compiled the most yards lost. National Football Conference logo. ...
City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners, The Red And Gold, Bay Bombers Team colors Cardinal red, metallic gold and black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager Lal Heneghan Mascot Sourdough Sam League/Conference affiliations All-America Football Conference (1946-1949) Western Division...
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City Cincinnati, Ohio Team colors Black, Orange and White Head Coach Marvin Lewis Owner Mike Brown Mascot Who Dey League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1968-1969) Western Division (1968-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC Central (1970-2001) AFC North (2002-present) Team...
49ers quarterback Joe Montana was named the Super Bowl MVP, completing 14 of 22 passes for 157 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 18 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ...
Joseph Clifford Joe Montana, Jr. ...
The Super Bowl MVP, or Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, is an award given at the conclusion of the Super Bowl, the National Football Leagues championship game, to the player deemed to have made the most significant positive impact on the outcome of the game. ...
The game was one of the most watched broadcasts in American television history, with more than 85 million viewers. The final national Nielsen rating was a 49.1, a Super Bowl record. The following is a list of most watched television episodes, organized by country and based on various criteria. ...
When TV viewers or entertainment professionals in the United States mention ratings they are generally referring to Nielsen Ratings, a system developed by the New York City-based firm Nielsen Media Research to determine which shows television viewers watch at what times. ...
Background
San Francisco 49ers San Francisco finished the regular season with a league-best 13-3 record. The 49ers' success surprised many because they finished with a 6-10 record during the previous season, and a 2-14 record before that. A major reason for the team's improvement was the emergence of their young quarterback Joe Montana. In just his third season in the league, Montana completed 311 out of 488 passes (a 63.7 completion percentage) for 3,565 yards and 19 touchdowns. His favorite targets were receivers Dwight Clark (85 receptions, 1,104 yards, and 4 touchdowns) and Freddie Solomon (59 receptions, 969 yards, and 8 touchdowns). Running back Ricky Patton was the top rusher on the team with 543 yards and 4 touchdowns, while also catching 27 passes for 195 yards. Multi-talented running back Earl Cooper also provided the team with a good running and receiving threat, rushing for 330 yards and catching 51 passes for 477 yards. Much of San Francisco's success was also aided by their offensive line, led by guard Randy Cross and center Fred Quillan. Joseph Clifford Joe Montana, Jr. ...
Dwight Edward Clark, b. ...
Freddie Solomon (born January 11, 1953 in Sumter, South Carolina), is a former American professional football player who was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 2nd round of the 1975 NFL Draft. ...
Ricky Patton (born April 6, 1954 in Flint, Michigan) is a former professional American football player who played running back for five seasons for the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, and San Francisco 49ers. ...
Marion Earl Cooper (born September 17, 1957 in Giddings, Texas), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft. ...
Randy Cross (b. ...
Frederick David Quillan (born January 27, 1956 in Portland, Oregon) is a former professional American football offensive lineman from 1978 through 1987. ...
Although the 49ers had 3 rookies starting as defensive backs, they all were major defensive threats: Carlton Williamson recorded 4 interceptions, Eric Wright had 3, and Ronnie Lott recorded 7 interceptions and tied an NFL record by returning 3 of them for touchdowns. Three-year veteran defensive back Dwight Hicks led the team with 9 interceptions, which he returned for 239 yards and a touchdown, giving the secondary a total of 23. Defensive end Fred Dean and linebacker Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds were big contributors up front, making it difficult for the opposing teams to rush the ball. Carlton Williamson (born June 12, 1958 in Atlanta, Georgia), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd round of the 1981 NFL Draft. ...
There are several notable people named Eric Wright. ...
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Dwight Hicks (born in 1956) is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for the San Fransisco 49ers from 1979 to 1985, and for the Indianapolis Colts in 1986. ...
Fred Dean is a defensive American football player acquired from San Diego, California to help the San Francisco 49ers win two Super Bowls in the 1980s. ...
Jack Hacksaw Reynolds played football as a fullback and was then changed to linebacker. ...
Cincinnati Bengals The Bengals finished with the best regular season record in the AFC at 12-4. Cincinnati was also a surprise team because, like the 49ers, they also had recorded a 6-10 record during the previous season. And prior to this year, they had never won a playoff game in their entire history.
Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson was the top rated passer in the league and won both the NFL Most Valuable Player Award and the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award. He completed 300 out of 479 (62.6 percent) of his passes for 3,754 yards and 29 touchdowns, with only 10 interceptions. Anderson was also an outstanding scrambler, rushing for another 320 yards and another touchdown. The Bengals main deep threat was rookie wide receiver Cris Collinsworth, who caught 67 passes for 1,009 yards and 8 touchdowns. Tight end Dan Ross had 71 receptions for 910 yards and 5 touchdowns, while wide receiver Isaac Curtis recorded 37 passes for 609 yards and 2 touchdowns. Fullback Pete Johnson was the leading rusher on the team, with 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was also a good receiver out of the backfield, catching 46 passes for another 320 yards and 4 touchdowns. A big reason for Cincinnati's production on offense was their line, led by future Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz. Kenneth Allan Ken Anderson (born February 15, 1949 in Batavia, Illinois) is a former American football quarterback who spent his entire professional career playing for the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL and later returned as a position coach. ...
Passer rating is a measure of the performance of quarterbacks or any other passers in American football and Canadian football. ...
The NFL Most Valuable Player Award is given by various entities, most notably the Associated Press, to the player who has contributed the most to the success of the players team. ...
The NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award has been given out after every season since 1972, except for 1985 when no winner was selected. ...
Anthony Cris Collinsworth (born January 27, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio), is a former American football player and current television sportscaster. ...
Daniel R. Ross (February 9, 1957 – May 16, 2006) was a former professional American Football tight end who played for the Cincinnati Bengals (1979-1985), the Seattle Seahawks (1985), and the Green Bay Packers (1986). ...
Isaac Fisher Curtis (born October 20, 1950 in Santa Ana, California) is a former professional American Football wide receiver who played his entire career with the Cincinnati Bengals (1973-1984). ...
Pete Johnson(Born in 1954) is a former professional American Football running back who spent 8 seasons in the NFL. During that time, he played for the Cincinnati Bengals(1977-1983), Miami Dolphins(1984), and San Diego Chargers(1984). ...
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of the National Football League (NFL). ...
Michael Anthony Mu oz (born August 19, 1958 in Ontario, California) is a Hispanic American football player who played for the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL from 1980 to 1992. ...
The Bengals also had an outstanding defense that had not given up more than 30 points in any of their regular season or playoff games. Their line was anchored by defensive ends Ross Browner and Eddie Edwards, who did a great job stopping the run. Cincinnati's defense was also led by defensive backs Louis Breeden and Ken Riley, and Linebackers Bo Harris and Reggie Williams. Ross Browner (born March 22, 1954) was an American football player. ...
For other people called Eddie Edwards see Eddie Edwards (disambiguation) Edwin B. Edwards, c. ...
Louis Breeden(Born in 1953) is a former professional American Football player who played defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals(1978-1987) in the National Football League. ...
Kenneth Jerome Riley (born August 6, 1947) is a former professional American Football defensive back who played his entire career for the Cincinnati Bengals (1969-1983). ...
Clint Lee Bo Harris (born January 16, 1953 in Leesville, Louisiana) is a former American football linebacker who played eight seasons in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals. ...
Reginald Williams (born September 19, 1954 in Flint, Michigan) is a former professional American football player. ...
Playoffs -
For more details on this topic, see NFL playoffs, 1981-82. The Bengals went on to win their first ever playoff game by defeating the Buffalo Bills, 28-21, and then defeated San Diego Chargers, 27-7, in a game known as the Freezer Bowl. Meanwhile, the 49ers went on to defeat the New York Giants, 38-24, and then narrowly beat the Dallas Cowboys, 28-27, on a last second touchdown pass known as The Catch. The NFL playoffs following the 1981 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XVI. // at Shea Stadium, Flushing, Queens, New York TV: NBC Starting Quarterbacks: Buffalo Bills - Joe Ferguson 12 New York Jets - Richard Todd 14 Bills defensive back Bill Simpson interception at the Buffalo 1-yard line with 2...
City Orchard Park, New York Team colors Navy blue, light blue, Red, light Red, White, Royal, and Nickel Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph Wilson General manager Marv Levy Mascot Billy Buffalo League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Eastern Division (1960-1969) National Football League (1970–present) American...
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The Freezer Bowl was the 1982 AFC Championship Game between the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals. ...
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City Irving, Texas Other nicknames Americas Team, The Boys Team colors Royal Blue (PMS 661), Silver-Green (PMS 8280), Silver (PMS 8240), and Navy Blue (PMS 282) Head Coach Wade Phillips Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Northern Conference (1960...
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Super Bowl pregame news Going into Super Bowl XVI, most experts agreed that both teams were very evenly matched, but many thought Pete Johnson's rushing ability could prove to be the difference. Some also pointed out that Ken Anderson was an established 11-year veteran who had just finished the best season of his career, while the young Montana was only just starting to emerge as a top notch quarterback. Furthermore, Anderson had advanced through the playoffs without throwing a single interception, while Montana had been intercepted 4 times, 3 of them occurring in the NFC title game.
Cincinnati head coach Forrest Gregg became the second person to play in a Super Bowl and then be a head coach in a Super Bowl. Gregg played in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II as a member of the Green Bay Packers. Tom Flores, who coached in Super Bowl XV, was the first. Alvis Forrest Gregg (born October 18, 1933, in Birthright, Texas) is a former American Football player and coach. ...
Date January 15, 1967 Stadium Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum City Los Angeles MVP Bart Starr, Quarterback Favorite Packers by 14 National anthem University of Arizona and Grambling State University Bands Coin toss Norm Schachter Referee Norm Schachter Halftime show University of Arizona and Grambling State University Bands Attendance 61,946...
Date January 14, 1968 Stadium Miami Orange Bowl City Miami, Florida MVP Bart Starr, Quarterback Favorite Packers by 13½ National anthem Grambling State University Band Coin toss Game referee Referee Jack Vest Halftime show Grambling State University Band Attendance 75,546 TV in the United States Network CBS Announcers Ray...
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Thomas R. Tom Flores (born March 21, 1937 in Fresno, California) is a retired Mexican-American football quarterback and coach. ...
Date January 25, 1981 Stadium Louisiana Superdome City New Orleans, Louisiana MVP Jim Plunkett, Quarterback Favorite Eagles by 3 National anthem Helen OConnell Coin toss Marie Lombardi Referee Ben Dreith Halftime show Jim Skinner Productions presents Mardi Gras Festival Attendance 76,135 TV in the United States Network NBC...
This was the first Super Bowl to feature two first-time participants since Super Bowl III. (There has been only one since, Super Bowl XX between the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots). This was also the only Super Bowl to date between two teams who had losing records the previous season. Date January 12, 1969 Stadium Miami Orange Bowl City Miami, Florida MVP Joe Namath, Quarterback Favorite Colts by 18 National anthem Anita Bryant Coin toss Tom Bell Referee Tom Bell Halftime show America Thanks with Florida A&M University Attendance 75,389 TV in the United States Network NBC Announcers...
Date January 26, 1986 Stadium Louisiana Superdome City New Orleans, Louisiana MVP Richard Dent, Defensive end Favorite Bears by 10 National anthem Wynton Marsalis Coin toss Bart Starr representing previous Super Bowl MVPs Referee Red Cashion Halftime show Up with People presents Beat of the Future Attendance 73,818 TV...
City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue and Orange Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National Football...
City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick (de facto) Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present...
This is the only Super Bowl to have ever been played at the Pontiac Silverdome. This was also only the second of 16 Super Bowls to not take place in one of the three so-called "Big Super Bowl Cities" (the other was Houston in 1974). Fourteen of the previous 16 Super Bowls took place in either Miami, Florida, New Orleans, Louisiana or in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Nickname: Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida Coordinates: , Country State County Miami-Dade Incorporated July 28, 1896 Government - Type Mayor-Commissioner Plan - Mayor Manny Diaz (I) - City Manager Pedro G. Hernandez - City Attorney Jorge L. Fernandez - City Clerk Priscilla Thompson Area - City 55. ...
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The Greater Los Angeles Area, or the Southland, is the agglomeration of urbanized area around the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. ...
Television and entertainment The game was televised in the United States by CBS and featured the broadcast team of play-by-play announcer Pat Summerall and color commentator John Madden (the latter making his Super Bowl debut as a broadcaster). The broadcast also featured the introduction of the telestrator to a national audience. The game is, as of January 2006, the highest-rated Super Bowl of all time. This article is about the broadcast network. ...
Play-by-play, in broadcasting, is a North American term and means the reporting of a sporting event with a voiceover describing the details of the action of the game in progress. ...
George Allen Pat Summerall (born May 10, 1930 in Lake City, Florida) is a former American football player and well-known television sportscaster, having worked at CBS, FOX, and, briefly, ESPN. Summerall is best known for his work with John Madden on CBS and FOXs NFL telecasts, and in...
A color commentator (colour commentator in Canada), sometimes known as a color analyst, is a member of the broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the play-by-play announcer by filling in any time when play is not in progress. ...
John Earl Madden (born April 10, 1936) is a former National Football League player, head coach, and a Pro Football Hall-of-Famer. ...
The telestrator is a device that allows its operator to draw a freehand sketch over a motion picture image. ...
Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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The pregame festivities featured the University of Michigan Band. Singer Diana Ross sang the national anthem. The coin toss ceremony featured hall of fame quarterback Bobby Layne. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (U of M, UM or simply Michigan) is a coeducational public research university in the state of Michigan, and one of the foremost universities in the United States. ...
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Up with People provided the halftime entertainment featuring a salute to the 1960s and Motown. This was the first Super Bowl to be played in the Midwest. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...
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Game summary The Bengals had the first opportunity to score early in the game. After returning the opening kickoff 17 yards, San Francisco's Amos Lawrence was hit by Bengals linebacker Guy Frazier and fumbled at his own 26-yard line (the first time in a Super Bowl that a turnover took place on the opening kick), where John Simmons recovered for Cincinnati. Quarterback Ken Anderson then started the drive off with a completion to wide receiver Isaac Curtis for 8 yards, and followed it up with an 11-yard pass to tight end Dan Ross. Fullback Pete Johnson's 2-yard run then moved to ball to the 5-yard line. However, Anderson threw an incomplete pass on first down, then was sacked by defensive end Jim Stuckey on second down for a 6-yard loss. Facing third down, Anderson tried to connect with Curtis in the end zone, but 49ers safety Dwight Hicks intercepted the ball at the 5-yard line and returned it 27 yards to the 32. Kenneth Allan Ken Anderson (born February 15, 1949 in Batavia, Illinois) is a former American football quarterback who spent his entire professional career playing for the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL and later returned as a position coach. ...
Isaac Fisher Curtis (born October 20, 1950 in Santa Ana, California) is a former professional American Football wide receiver who played his entire career with the Cincinnati Bengals (1973-1984). ...
Daniel R. Ross (February 9, 1957 – May 16, 2006) was a former professional American Football tight end who played for the Cincinnati Bengals (1979-1985), the Seattle Seahawks (1985), and the Green Bay Packers (1986). ...
Pete Johnson(Born in 1954) is a former professional American Football running back who spent 8 seasons in the NFL. During that time, he played for the Cincinnati Bengals(1977-1983), Miami Dolphins(1984), and San Diego Chargers(1984). ...
James Stuckey (born 1958) is a former American Football defensive tackle who played for the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets in a seven year career that lasted from 1980 to 1986 in the National Football League. ...
Dwight Hicks (born in 1956) is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for the San Fransisco 49ers from 1979 to 1985, and for the Indianapolis Colts in 1986. ...
From there, quarterback Joe Montana led the 49ers offense to the Cincinnati 47-yard line with 3 consecutive completions. Then, the 49ers ran a fake reverse – flea flicker play that involved wide receiver Freddie Solomon and ended with Montana completing a 14-yard pass to tight end Charles Young at the 33. Three running plays and Montana's 14-yard completion to Solomon moved the ball to the 1-yard line. Finally, Montana scored from there on a 1-yard touchdown run, giving San Francisco a 7-0 lead. Joseph Clifford Joe Montana, Jr. ...
A reverse (sometimes referred to as an end reverse) is an unorthodox play (often called a trick play) in American football. ...
A play diagram depicting a version of a flea flicker type play from an I-formation, fullback offset weakside. ...
Freddie Solomon (born January 11, 1953 in Sumter, South Carolina), is a former American professional football player who was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 2nd round of the 1975 NFL Draft. ...
The Bengals threatened to score early in the second quarter when they advanced across the San Francisco 30-yard line. But after catching a 19-yard pass from Anderson at the 5-yard line, rookie wide receiver Cris Collinsworth lost a fumble while being tackled by 49ers defensive back Eric Wright. After recovering the fumble, the 49ers drove for a Super Bowl record 92 yards, scoring on an 10-yard pass from Montana to fullback Earl Cooper, increasing their lead to 14–0. Anthony Cris Collinsworth (born January 27, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio), is a former American football player and current television sportscaster. ...
Marion Earl Cooper (born September 17, 1957 in Giddings, Texas), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft. ...
With just over 4 minutes left in the half, Montana lead the 49ers on another scoring drive. First, he completed a 17-yard pass to wide receiver Dwight Clark at the Cincinnati 49-yard line. Then, running back Ricky Patton ran twice, advanced the ball to the 39-yard line. Montana's next two completions to Clark and Solomon moved the ball to the 5-yard line. But then Montana threw 2 straight incompletions, forcing the 49ers to settle for kicker Ray Wersching's 22-yard field goal to increase their lead to 17-0. Dwight Edward Clark, b. ...
Ricky Patton (born April 6, 1954 in Flint, Michigan) is a former professional American football player who played running back for five seasons for the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, and San Francisco 49ers. ...
Ray Wersching was a kicker in the National Football League for 15 years, from 1973 through 1987. ...
With just 15 seconds left in the half, Bengals running back Archie Griffin muffed Wersching's ensuing squib kick, and the 49ers recovered the ball on the Bengals 4-yard line. A false start penalty against San Francisco prevented them from attempting to score a touchdown, but Wersching kicked a 26-yard field goal, increasing the 49ers' lead, 20–0, the largest halftime lead in Super Bowl history.[1] Archie Mason Griffin (born August 21, 1954) is a former American football running back remembered in sports as college footballs only two-time Heisman trophy winner. ...
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After receiving the opening kickoff of the second half, the Bengals drove 83 yards in 9 plays, scoring on a 5-yard touchdown run by Anderson to cut the deficit to 20–7. This seemed to fire up Cincinnati's defense, who limited the 49ers to only 8 plays and 4 offensive yards for the entire third quarter.
Later in the quarter, Bengals defensive back Mike Fuller's 17-yard punt return gave the Bengals the ball at midfield. 2 penalties and a 4-yard sack pushed them back to their own 37, but on third down, Collinsworth's 49-yard reception from Anderson moved the ball the San Francisco 14-yard line. Johnson then later successfully converted on a fourth down run, giving the Bengals a first down on the 3-yard line. On first down, Johnson was stopped for no gain. The Bengals then tried to sneak Anderson into the line on second down, but, once again, no gain. On third down, 49ers linebacker Dan Bunz made probably the key defensive play of the game. Anderson faked to Johnson and threw a swing pass out to running back Charles Alexander, who was isolated on Bunz. Bunz, however, corraled Alexander at the 1-yard line on an open-field tackle and kept him from reaching the end zone. We dont have an article called Mike Fuller Start this article Search for Mike Fuller in. ...
Dan Bunz (born 1955) is a former American Football linebacker who played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions in a eight year career that lasted from 1978 to 1985 in the National Football League. ...
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Rather than attempting a field goal on fourth down, the Bengals sent Johnson into the middle of the line one last time. But San Francisco linebacker Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds and safety Ronnie Lott tackled him for no gain, giving the ball back to the 49ers. Jack Hacksaw Reynolds played football as a fullback and was then changed to linebacker. ...
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The 49ers only gained 8 yards on their ensuing drive, and Bengals got the ball back after receiving Jim Miller's 44 yard punt at their own 47-yard line. Taking advantage of their great starting field position, the Bengals marched 53 yards in 7 plays and scored a touchdown on a 4-yard pass from Anderson to Ross. With the score, the deficit was cut to 20-14 with 10:06 left in the fourth quarter.
But the 49ers countered with a 50-yard, 9-play drive that took 4:41 off the clock, and included Montana's 22-yard pass to receiver Mike Wilson and 7 consecutive running plays. Wersching ended the drive with a 40-yard field goal to give San Francisco a 23-14 lead with just 5 minutes left.
On the Bengals first play after receiving the ensuing kickoff, Wright intercepted a pass from Anderson. After returning the interception 25 yards, Wright fumbled while being tackled by Bengals guard Max Montoya, but San Francisco linebacker Willie Harper recovered the ball at the Bengals 22-yard line. Max Montoya is a professional U.S. football player. ...
William Harper (born 1950) is a former American Football linebacker who played for the San Francisco 49ers in an eleven year career that lasted from 1973 to 1983 in the National Football League. ...
The 49ers then ran the ball on 5 consecutive plays, taking 3 minutes off the clock, to advance to the Cincinnati 6-yard line. Wersching then kicked his fourth field goal to increase the 49ers lead to 26–14 with less than 2 minutes left in the game. Wersching's 4 field goals tied a Super Bowl record set by Green Bay Packers kicker Don Chandler in Super Bowl II. Due to his 4 field goals and the close score, this is the only Super Bowl (as of 2007) in which the losing team scored more touchdowns than the winning team (Cincinnati 3, San Francisco 2). In every Super Bowl before and since, the losers have at most tied the winners in TD's scored. “Packers†redirects here. ...
Don Chandler (born September 5, 1934 in Council Bluffs, Iowa) is a retired American football place kicker. ...
Date January 14, 1968 Stadium Miami Orange Bowl City Miami, Florida MVP Bart Starr, Quarterback Favorite Packers by 13½ National anthem Grambling State University Band Coin toss Game referee Referee Jack Vest Halftime show Grambling State University Band Attendance 75,546 TV in the United States Network CBS Announcers Ray...
Anderson completed 6 consecutive passes on the Bengals ensuing drive, the last one a 3-yard touchdown pass to Ross, to make the score 26–21 with less than 20 seconds left in the game. The Bengals tried an onside kick, but Clark recovered the ball for the 49ers, allowing San Francisco to run out the clock to win the game.
The game featured several great performances by players on both teams. Montana threw for 157 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for another 18 yards and a touchdown. Wright had an interception and forced a fumble. Collinsworth caught 5 passes for 107 yards, an average of 21.4 yards per catch. Cris Collinsworth and Dan Ross became the second pair teammates to each have 100 yards receiving in a Super Bowl. Collinsworth had 107, while Ross had 104. John Stallworth and Lynn Swann were the first to do so in Super Bowl XIII. Ross is the only tight end to have 100 yards receiving in a Super Bowl. Anthony Cris Collinsworth (born January 27, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio), is a former American football player and current television sportscaster. ...
Daniel R. Ross (February 9, 1957 – May 16, 2006) was a former professional American Football tight end who played for the Cincinnati Bengals (1979-1985), the Seattle Seahawks (1985), and the Green Bay Packers (1986). ...
Johnny Lee Stallworth (Born July 15, 1952, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama) played college football at Alabama A&M, becoming the Pittsburgh Steelers fourth-round draft pick in 1974. ...
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Date January 21, 1979 Stadium Miami Orange Bowl City Miami, Florida MVP Terry Bradshaw, Quarterback Favorite Steelers by 3 1/2 National anthem The Colgate Thirteen Coin toss George Halas Referee Pat Haggerty Halftime show Bob Jani Productions present Carnival Salute to Caribbean with various Caribbean bands Attendance 79,484...
Fuller gained 35 yards on 4 punt returns. Ross recorded a Super Bowl record 11 receptions for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns (the most ever by a tight end in a Super Bowl). Anderson finished the game with 25 out of 34 pass completions for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns, with 2 interceptions. He also gained 14 rushing yards and a touchdown on 6 carries. Anderson's 25 completions and his 73.5 completion percentage were both Super Bowl records.
Scoring summary - SF - TD: Joe Montana 1 yard run (Ray Wersching kick) 7-0 SF
- SF - TD: Earl Cooper 11 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) 14-0 SF
- SF - FG: Ray Wersching 22 yards 17-0 SF
- SF - FG: Ray Wersching 26 yards 20-0 SF
- CIN - TD: Ken Anderson 5 yard run (Jim Breech kick) 20-7 SF
- CIN - TD: Dan Ross 4 yard pass from Ken Anderson (Jim Breech kick) 20-14 SF
- SF - FG: Ray Wersching 40 yards 23-14 SF
- SF - FG: Ray Wersching 23 yards 26-14 SF
- CIN - TD: Dan Ross 3 yard pass from Ken Anderson (Jim Breech kick) 26-21 SF
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- Referee: Pat Haggerty
- Umpire: Al Conway
- Head Linesman: Jerry Bergman
- Line Judge: Bob Beeks
- Field Judge: Don Hakes
- Side Judge: Bob Rice
- Back Judge: Bill Swanson
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See also The 1981 NFL season was the 62th regular season of the National Football League. ...
The NFL playoffs following the 1981 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XVI. // at Shea Stadium, Flushing, Queens, New York TV: NBC Starting Quarterbacks: Buffalo Bills - Joe Ferguson 12 New York Jets - Richard Todd 14 Bills defensive back Bill Simpson interception at the Buffalo 1-yard line with 2...
References - ^ As of Super Bowl XLI, the 49ers' 20-0 halftime lead is still the largest shutout lead at halftime in Super Bowl history. The previous record was held by the Miami Dolphins which held a 17-0 lead at halftime of Super Bowl VIII. Only four Super Bowls have had teams with leads of at least 20 points at halftime: Super Bowl XVI, Super Bowl XX (Chicago led New England 23-3), Super Bowl XXII (Washington led Denver 35-10) and Super Bowl XXIV (San Francisco led Denver 27-3).
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