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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1977
Page
5
Pasadena reports Fred Biletnikoff cried with emotion after the Raiders 14 7 win over Minnesota. He said the moment was indescribable and thanked teammates and fans while describing the significance of achieving a lifetime dream.
The Raiders defeat the Vikings 27 to 18 after a hard fought game at Arkland. Fran Tarkenton pressured by Ted Hendricks all day, while Chuck Foreman scores for Minnesota and Bile Chevreuil seals Oakland’s victory.
Oakland Raiders veteran stars from the 1968 title team wind up in a Super Bowl IV context as Fred Biletnikoff is named MVP and Willie Brown sets a key interception return record against Green Bay. Pen Banaszak scores twice, Gene Upshaw clears openings, in a reshaped post season arc with quotes from Brown and Biletnikoff about the glory and the comeback.
Bob Ostrom speaks of emotion and future glory after the Raiders win the Super Bowl. Players credit Madden and the front office for key signings, while Upshaw and Brown defend their renegade identities. Tarkenton laments missed plays and a late interception as the Vikings fail to clinch.
Fran Tarkenton, the legendary Vikings quarterback, hints at a possible comeback in April or May after Minnesota's 32 14 loss to Oakland in Super Bowl XL. He says his arm is fine despite the interception and notes the team faced a tougher opponent and dangerous throws in the final minutes.
Ken Stabler, famed Oakland quarterback, faced a throng of reporters after a tough game. He offered terse remarks, insisting the team’s offensive line clicked and that they physically wore down the opponent. He emphasized no specifics and praised the team’s effort to dominate the game.
Grant vowed the Vikings would return after a 32 to 14 loss to the Raiders in Super Bowl XI. He cited third down failures and dropped passes as key factors. Coach Bud Grant emphasized resilience and the team’s belief they can rebound.
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