Vikings reach Super Bowl again in NFC title thriller
Vikings beat the Rams 24-13 to reach Super Bowl XI in Pasadena. Bud Grant praised multi way wins as Chuck Foreman rushed for 118 yards and Fran Tarkenton threw and was intercepted, while Nate Allen blocked a Rams field goal to spark Minnesota’s early lead.
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Raiders Beat Steelers to Reach Super Bowl in AFC Clash
Jubilant Raiders cornerback George Atkinson leapt after breaking up a Terry Bradshaw pass to Lynn Swann as Oakland shut down Pittsburgh in a 24-7 win. Monte Johnson aided the coverage on the play, pushing the Raiders toward a Super Bowl against Minnesota. Also noted is Bill Skiff, longtime Yankee scout who died at 81, and John Naber named Southern California Athlete of the Year.
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Oakland finally wins big one
Oakland defeats Pittsburgh 24 7 in the AFC title game as Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier miss the clash. Ken Stabler throws for two touchdowns while Errol Mann adds a field goal and Clarence Davis scores. Raiders advance to the Super Bowl in Pasadena to face Minnesota.
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