Steelers deliver fundamentals in 21-17 win over Cowboys
In a gritty clash, the Pittsburgh Steelers overpower the Dallas Cowboys 21-17. Reggie Harrison blocks a punt for a safety as Franco Harris shines, setting the stage for a potential third straight title run. Staubach connects early for Dallas but Pittsburgh clamps down, completing a signature display of blocking and tackling.
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Roger Staubach
Pittsburgh
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Franco Harris
Minnesota
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Drew Pearson
Terry Bradshaw
Randy Grossman
Fans celebrate Steelers win as downtown clears
Police moved quickly to control thousands in sub freezing temperatures after the Steelers Super Bowl victory. About 190 arrests were made as officers diverted buses and closed bridges. A dozen arrestees had minor injuries and one was bitten by a police dog.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Robert Coll
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Steelers
Miami
Steelers Edge Cowboys In Pent-Up Super Bowl Rematch
In a tense fourth quarter, Pittsburgh and Dallas traded chances as Roy Gerela kicked late field goals to put the Steelers ahead 15-10. Lynn Swann made key catches and Mike Wagner intercepted, turning momentum after Harrison blocked a Dallas kickoff.
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Toni Fritsch
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Tom Henderson
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Cowboys
Stock Exchange
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Chuck Noll
Tom Landry
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Lynn Swann
Hoopes
Make Collier
Hams
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Gerela
Noll
Isgarder
Roger Staubach
Wagner
Drew Pearson
Harris
Swann
Mark Washinton
Grossman
Washington
Ami
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No Rest For Tar Heels After State Upset
Chapel Hill coach Dean Smith labels today a day of rest yet few Tar Heels will relax after N C State pulled off an upset victory Sunday, creating a tense mood in the scene.
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Dean Smith
N.C State
Bradshaw Leads Steelers Past Cowboys in Super Bowl Win
Terry Bradshaw rested with an icepack as the Steelers defeated Dallas 21 17 in the Super Bowl. Bradshaw threw two TD passes and the victory kept Pittsburgh unbowed.
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Terry Bradshaw
Dallas
Steelers
State Poise Pays Off As Tar Heels Falter
NC State survives a late charging foul controversy to edge UNC 69 67 on a free throw by Al Green. Kenny Carr scored 25 for Carolina but the Wolfpack rallied from 10 down, with Phil Spence and Dirk Wing adding 10 each and Green sealing the win at the line. Green credited poise and a late rally as State improved to 2 1 in ACC play.
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Sloan
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al Green
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Carona
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Dirkwing
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Ewing
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Caralina
Carl
Ibwas
Ford
Pre Game Show Bore Then An Upset Proved CBS Wrong
CBS aired a lengthy pregame halftime segment before the Super Bowl that drew criticism for delaying 90 minutes of football. The game between Pittsburgh and Dallas proved the main event, as Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshier delivered the telecast with few sideline interviews and limited pregame hype.
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Okie
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Raquel Welch
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Brookshier
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