Raiders win Super Bowl sparks Oakland celebration downtown
Thousands packed Jack London Square and Broadway as the Raiders defeated Philadelphia 27 to 10. Police blocked traffic while crowds cheered, danced, and roared “We’re number one” into the night. About 30 to 35 arrests were reported for drunkenness amid bar scuffles and fireworks lighting the sky.
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Raiders Triumph Sparks Locker Room Drama in Pete Rozelle Moment
In New Orleans after the Super Bowl win, Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis and NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle shared a smile as Rozelle presented the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Davis hailed the moment as the Raiders’ finest hour while noting the ongoing tension with Rozelle, who had to endure a potential taunt from players.
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Records from the game include dozens of New Super stats
Highlights show Rod Martin of Oakland with career interceptions 3 and Cliff Branch with multiple scoring feats. Ron Jaworski leads passes attempted and completions for Philadelphia, while Oakland and Philadelphia mix on touchdowns, punts, and sacks with several single-game and season marks noted.
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Past Super Winners XV Football History Highlights
A compact chronicle lists key playoff and championship scores from 1967 to 1987, noting teams like Oakland Dallas Pittsburgh Minnesota and Green Bay across AFC and NFC matchups. Notable games include Dallas defeating Denver 10 to 27 in 1978 and Green Bay routing Kansas City 35 to 10 in 1987.
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Raiders Celebrate City of Champions Rally After Title
Crowds of about 500 gathered in the streets amid traffic jams and cheers as police joined the celebration. Vendors sold pennants and shirts reading Oakland City of Champions as officers high fived fans. An official civic celebration was planned for Tuesday after the Raiders' return from New Orleans.
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Super seen worldwide Super Bowl coverage by AP
The Super Bowl drew global viewership via television and radio networks. At the Seoul United Nations command, 35,000 soldiers and 15,000 dependants watched the game, gathering at desks or bringing sets to work despite hours. A Philadelphia Army civilian said the Eagles’ loss was disappointing but the game was exciting. In Japan, the event was broadcast live on radio by the Forces Far East network to English speakers and Japanese listeners.
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Raiders King 8 yard TD breaks Eagles to cap Long pass play
Plunkett connected on a perfect pass to King past Herman Edwards for an 8-yard TD. King’s late sprint to the end zone gave Oakland a 14-0 lead as Philadelphia’s mistakes, including Rod Martin’s three interceptions, plagued the Eagles. Davis hailed the Raiders’ second Super Bowl victory as their finest hour.
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Plunkett Leads Raiders Past Steelers For Super Bowl MVP
Jim Plunkett's Ventura Raiders defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers as he earned the Super Bowl MVP award. The win marked Oakland’s first wild card team to claim the title, with Chandler noting improved offense and an aggressive, well-prepared squad. Plunkett praised his teammates and recalled near career-ending doubt two years earlier.
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