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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1970
Page
9
Joe Kapp sparked Minnesota as they defeated Cleveland 27 7 to capture the NFL crown for the Vikings in front of 47 900 at Metropolitan Stadium. Bud Grant noted Kansas City awaits in the Super Bowl while hailing his team from the eight degree chill of Minnesota.
Minnesota dominated Cleveland with a relentless rush defense and Joe Kapp passing for a 73-yard TD to Gene Washington. Billy Nelson battled an arm injury, completing 17 of 33 for 181 yards with two interceptions as the Vikings improved to win the title game.
Dallas players defend Tom Landry's multiple offense as Soul searching marks the team into July. The Cowboys lost to Cleveland 38 14 in a playoff and were shutout 31 4 by Los Angeles in the Playoff Bowl, with some players blaming costly effort and commitment differences.
Browns coach Blanton Collier admitted the Minnesota Vikings were the better team after a 27 7 loss in the NFL title game. Vikings QB Joe Kapp and coach Bud Grant emphasized the looming Super Bowl clash with the AFL champion Kansas City Chiefs. Grant praised Chiefs aggressiveness as Collier praised Minnesota’s offense and front four.
The office of NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle holds a three year option on Tulane Stadium, keeping the Super Bowl in New Orleans for at least three seasons. The 82,000 seat venue is favored over Cleveland, with Miami eyed for 1971, as St. Louis and other sites are considered for the yearly rotation. The event drew a $12 million gate and a $2 million broadcasting merit, with plans tied to the AFL NFL merger era.
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