Dream-come-true run fuels 49ers Super Bowl win
World champion San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 26 21 in Super Bowl XVI. Ray Wersching tied the record with four field goals and captain Keith Fahnhorst spoke of ending a 2-14 era. Bill Walsh called the win the highlight of his life after President Reagan congratulated the team.
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49ers hold line in famous goal‑line stand
Reagan congratulates the 49ers and Joe Montana after a dramatic NFC title game. San Francisco stopped Pete Johnson at the one yard line with a 10 man goal‑line stand from Bunz Reynolds Pillers Turner and the rest of the defense. Pillers calls it the greatest goal‑line stand ever.
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Hacksaw) Reynolds
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Joe Montana claims Super Bowl MVP in stunning debut
Joe Montana, Notre Dame graduate and San Francisco quarterback, earned MVP honors in his first Super Bowl start. He completed 14 of 22 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown while leading a 20-0 first-half lead. Teammates and coach Bill Walsh praised his poise and leadership under pressure.
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Bengals Turnovers Doom Super Bowl XVI Bid
Cincinnati Bengals committed three turnovers in scoring territory and failed on a fourth red zone drive as San Francisco capitalized with 17 first-half points en route to a 26-21 win. Ken Anderson threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns in a valiant, but costly, effort.
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Bengals Fall Behind As 49ers Capitalize On Early Mistakes
Cincinnati coach Forrest Gregg laments four turnovers and a 20 point start to the game as the Bengals fail to capitalize on a fumble by Amos Lawrence. A first drive turnover sets the tone before Dwight Hicks intercepts a late third down pass. San Francisco then marches 68 yards.
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Bengals fall to 49ers in Super Bowl classic
The San Francisco 49ers defeat the Cincinnati Bengals as records fall for most completions and various game marks. Key moments include decisive drives, turnovers, and a late goal-line stand that sealed the 49ers victory. Bengals Jake Anderson and Pete Johnson peak with strong runs but fall short as San Francisco capitalizes on mistakes and holds firm in the red zone.
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Gold discovery and San Francisco riot after 49ers win
On January 24 1848 James W Marshal reportedly found gold while building a sawmill. A later note recalls Bill Walsh being hit near the eye by tape recorder fallout and a wild North Beach celebration that lasted about two hours with bottles and rocks hurled at police before calm returned at midnight.
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