Vikings fall to Raiders in Super Bowl XL rout
Bruce Lowitt chronicles a dominating Oakland 32 to 14 victory over Minnesota in Pasadena. Oakland, led by Ken Stabler and Clarence Davis, built a 26 point lead before the Vikings' late surge, highlighted by a 75 yard interception return by Brown and Tarkenton leaving the game late.
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Raiders End Nine-Year N stand as Super Bowl XI Champions
The Oakland Raiders defeated the Minnesota Vikings 32 to 14 at the Rose Bowl to claim their first Super Bowl title, ending a long drought and earning praise from coach John Madden and star players. Clarence Davis rushed for 137 yards while Ken Stabler threw for 180 yards as the defense stifled Minnesota.
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al Davis
Purple Gangs Facing End as Vikings Fold in Super Bowl XI
The Minnesota Vikings lost 32 14 to the Raiders in Super Bowl XI as aging stars like Eller and Marshall struggled. Raiders piled up a Super Bowl record 266 rushing yards while Minnesota faced a defensive collapse. changes to the front line and rookies like Mullaney and White were noted for next season.
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Vikings Lose Ground In Super Bowl XI Sequences
Action from Super Bowl XI shows Minnesota Vikings players in collisions with Oakland Raiders. Stu Voigt is tackled by George Atkinson, Sammy White’s helmet comes off after a hit from Jack Tatum, and Frank Tarkenton is hit from the blind side by Otis Sistrunk on a disputed play ruled incomplete pass.
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Clarence Davis Leads Raiders to Super Bowl Title
Clarence Davis rushed for 137 yards and scored a key 16 carry performance guiding Oakland to a 32 14 win over Minnesota. Davis earned AP Player of the Game honors and credited his offensive line for the dominant rushing showing.
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