What was the score of the 1972 AFC Championship Game?

DOLPHINS DARKROOM: Dolphins Steelers 1972 AFC Championship Game. The Dolphins came away with a 21-17 win, the AFC title, and berth in Super Bowl VII.

Why was 1972 AFC championship game played in Pittsburgh?

The AFC East had been the host in 1971, and the Dolphins played at home. In 1972, it was the AFC Central and so the game was at Three Rivers Stadium. There was snow in Pittsburgh early that week, but come the weekend the weather turned unseasonably warm for a Dec. 31 in Western Pennsylvania.

Who played in the 1972 NFC Championship game?

NFC: Dallas Cowboys 30, San Francisco 49ers 28.

Who played in the 1971 AFC Championship game?

Baltimore defeated the AFC Central champion Cleveland Browns 20–3 at Cleveland Stadium in the Divisonal Round to reach the AFC title game. In addition to being the first playoff meeting between these teams, the AFC title game was the Dolphins’ first playoff game at home.

Did Terry Bradshaw throw the Immaculate Reception?

The Immaculate Reception is arguably the most famous play in NFL history. By know most people know the story. With the Pittsburgh Steelers trailing the Oakland Raiders late in the 1972 AFC Divisional Playoff, Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw threw a fourth down pass attempt to John “Frenchy” Fuqua.

Did Franco Harris catch the Immaculate Reception?

In 1972, Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie Franco Harris—backed by an ‘army’ that included Frank Sinatra—made a miraculous touchdown catch that jump-started a dynasty.

Who won the longest game in NFL history?

The longest game of all time happened back in 1971 on Christmas Day when the Dolphins defeated the Chiefs, 27-24, in sudden-death overtime in an AFC Divisional Playoff game.

How long was the longest NFL football game?

82 minutes and 40 seconds
Dolphins vs Chiefs: 82 minutes and 40 seconds (1971) The longest NFL game in history goes to the Dolphins and Chiefs in the 1971 AFC Divisional round. Kansas City was a three-point favorite entering the game and jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.

Who won the 1973 NFC Championship game?

Minnesota’s 27-10 win over Dallas in the 1973 NFC Title Game offered one last irony. Their opponents in Super Bowl VIII would be the Miami Dolphins, who defeated the Oakland Raiders in the 1973 AFC Title Game, by an identical 27-10 final score.

Who won the 1973 NFC Championship Game?

Who won the 1977 NFC Championship Game?

Dallas Cowboys
NFC: Dallas Cowboys 37, Chicago Bears 7.