Art Rooney a Steeler Icon Tempered by Patience and Pride
The piece portrays Art Rooney as a warm, patient figure who waited 40 years for a divisional title with the Pittsburgh Steelers. It recalls his 1933 purchase of the franchise for 2500, his humble beginnings, and his family-like treatment of players, with praise from Byron White.
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Grandma Moses
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Bert Bell
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Bell
Henry Ford
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White House
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Art Rooney
Steeler
Byron (Whizzer) White
Art Rooney's steady game spans Steelers and life
Article recalls Art Rooney's long career with the Steelers, his calm leadership, and family influence. Mentioned are his Northside roots in Pittsburgh, charitable persona, and his son Dan taking a larger role. The piece reflects on his era changing from single wing to modern NFL and hopes for a Super Bowl run.
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Staubach Named Dallas Quarterback for Redskins Clash
Dallas coach Tom Landry selected Roger Staubach to start against Washington in the NFC playoff bid, with Craig Morton kept as No 2. Staubach’s late heroics vs the 49ers sparked the decision, though Landry stressed it is a game specific choice. Staubach, fighting flu symptoms, aims to pace the Cowboys to the title game. Morton acknowledged the rivalry but welcomed the chance for the team to win with either quarterback.
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Roger Staubach
Tom Landry
Cowboys
Washington
Staubach
San Francisco
Craig Morton
Redskins
Roger
49Ers
Landry
Craig
Morton
Bacon
Crain
Wounded Lilly Remains a Blocking Challenge for Redskins
Redskins center Len Hauss aids Billy Kilmer as star Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Bob Lilly, hindered by injuries, looms large in the NFC championship at RFK Stadium. Paul Laaveg notes Lilly’s recent health gains and the need to keep him from disrupting Washington’s passing game.
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Paul Laaveg
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Bob Lilly
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Laavey
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Iowa
Len Hauss
Weekend Ski Outlook for Virginia Resorts
Ski report for Virginias resorts lists Bryce Mountain Hot Springs Stowe Sugarbush Mt Snow and Cataloochie with bases from 1 to 38 inches and conditions ranging from fair to excellent Blue Knob Seven Springs Blowing Rock and Whiteface also noted with base depths and quality Ranging from poor to excellent conditions across locations last updated for the coming weekend.
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Hot Springs
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Cataloochie
Holloway Leads Volunteers In Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl
Condredge Holloway, Tennessee sophomore quarterback, chose college football over a $90,000 Montreal Expos contract. The 19 year old, who avoids pressure, has Tennessee at 9-2 and faces LSU in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. He deflects talk of being the first black quarterback at Tennessee, focusing on the team and offense.
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Condredge Holloway
Tennessee
Sammy Davis Jr
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Dorothy Holloway
Condredge
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Pearee
Peach Bowl Tonight Explosive Teams Vie In Atlanta
North Carolina State and West Virginia meet in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta in a high scoring matchup expected to hinge on defense. NC State, led by Lou Holtz, features Bruce Shaw and Stan Fritts while WVU, under Bobby Bowden, relies on Bernie Galiffa and Daniel Buggs.
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North Carolina State
Lou Holtz
West Virginia
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Bruce Shaw
Stan Fritts
Willie Burden
Pat Kenney
Shaw
Fritts
Dave Buckey
Charley Young
Bill Yoest
Rick Druschel
Mike Stutz
Bobby Bowden
Mountaineers
Atlanta Stadium
Bowden
Galiffa
Marshall Mills
Nate Stephens
Daniel Buggs
Mills
Stephens
Buggs
Bernie Galiffo
Royal Sees Alabama Passing Threat In Wishbone Duel
Texas coach Darrell Royal praised Alabama for a powerful passing Wishbone attack ahead of the Cotton Bowl. Bear Bryant, now favoring the Wishbone, noted its passing opportunities and recalled past matchups with Royal. Both teams arrive in Dallas three days before New Year’s Day showdown in the 37th Cotton Bowl.
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Texas
Darrell Royal
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Royal
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Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant
Terry Davis
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Dayton Football Player Matt Dahlinghaus Dies
Dayton Ohio AP reports University of Dayton football player Matt Dahlinghaus died in a Dayton hospital after injuries from the November 11 game against Bowling Green.
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University of Dayton
Bowling Green
Grim reports unhappiness prompts Giants trade demand
Southington Connecticut AP Bob Grim, former all pro wide receiver, is unhappy with the New York Giants and wants a trade, says Giants back Vin Clements. He believes Grim expects to be traded and feels reduced to returning punts, a menial and dangerous role.
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