Redskins Ready for Super Bowl Glory as Bonds Hold
The Redskins present themselves as a unified, family like unit under Joe Gibbs with Joe Theismann stressing harmony and lack of internal strife. The Raiders contrast with a rebellious image led by Lyle Alzado, while Washington’s “Fun Bunch” and “Hogs” add a lively, team driven subplot ahead of Super Bowl XVII in Tampa.
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Black Hats
Raiders Described as Intimidating Raiders Before Super Bowl
The piece profiles the Los Angeles Raiders as brutal, fearless brutes feared by rivals and celebrated by fans. It recalls a long history of rough play, barroom incidents, and notorious players like Warren Wells and Jack Tatum, with coach Tom Flores and QB Jim Plunkett acknowledging the team’s hard-edged image before Super Bowl XVIII.
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1984 Super Bowl Could Be Best of All
A Tampa preview weighs the Redskins and Raiders as the era’s strongest teams meeting in Super Bowl XVII. The Redskins 14 2 record and Raiders 12 4 mark set the stage for a high stakes clash at Tampa Stadium with the history making hype around the $60 tickets and $4.36 million gate. The Redskins’ offense led by Joe Theismann and the famed Hogs front line has produced 541 points, an all time NFL record, underscoring why this matchup inspires such peak anticipation.
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Joe Theismann & Company
Redskins Face Raiders In High Stakes Rematch
Washington and Los Angeles meet in a pivotal clash as Gibbs' Redskins boast top defense against the rush and a balanced offense led by Theismann, while Flores’ Raiders counter with a revitalized attack featuring Christensen and Marcus Allen. Mike Haynes adds cornerback bite, and the game is anticipated not to resemble a shootout.
Redskins Faithful Fill Flint Hill Window With Memorabilia
Jim and Sally Ward of Flint Hill Grocery display a Redskins themed window filled with programs, shirts, hats, and relics dating to the 1940s. A white Cadillac bearing a SKINS I plate draws attention as locals discuss Super Bowl plans and ticket shortages. Redskin fans, including Rolly Atkinson, remain hopeful about attending the game in Tampa despite obstacles.
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Frederick fans struggle to secure Super Bowl tickets
Frederick residents recount lost opportunities and delayed payments under NFL allotments as demand soars. Travel agencies and scalpers flood the market while many fans face inflated prices, with Tampa Stadium capacity worsening the shortage. Some plan to attend via Pro Bowl or tape viewings if tickets fail to materialize.
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