Steelers Triumph In Thrilling Super Bowl Showdown
In a hard fought final, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21 17 to claim back to back titles and eye a record third consecutive championship. The game featured explosive plays from Roger Staubach and Reggie Harrison but ultimately hinged on blocks and tackling.
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Blocked punt changes fate in Steelers 21 Cowboys 17 Super Bowl
Reggie Harrison blocked Dallas punt leading to a safety and a spark that fueled Pittsburgh's win. Staubach threw two TDs but three interceptions and a late Dallas drive fell short as Roy Gerela missed two field goals and Franco Harris rushed for 82 yards in the Super Bowl comeback.
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Steelers Beat Cowboys Amid City-Wide Victory Celebration
In Pittsburgh fans flooded Liberty Avenue after the Steelers Super Bowl win but police moved in to quell the m\/assive downtown gathering. About 190 arrests occurred as officers closed bridges and diverted buses, with few injuries and no major vandalism. The drama on the field featured Harrison and a late Gerela field goal rallying Pittsburgh to a 15-10 lead over Dallas, aided by a key Mike Wagner interception and Lynn Swann’s 64-yard touchdown.
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Super Game for MVP Lynn Swann
MIAMI AP Lynn Swann described his Super Bowl heroics as the greatest game he saved his career after a concussion. He totaled 161 yards on four receptions, including a 64 yard TD, earning MVP honors despite fear of brain injury.
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