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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
5
Buffalo star OJ Simpson and Miami fullback Larry Csonka headline the 1972 United Press International All-AFC first team. Also on the roster are Namath, Biletnikoff, Otis Taylor, Warfield, and multiple Raiders, Jets, and Dolphins notables, with Oaklands Fred Biletnikoff among top receivers and Mean Joe Greene anchoring the defense.
Oakland's Gene Upshaw and Pittsburgh's Joe Greene earned all league honors ahead of the playoff clash at Three Rivers Stadium. Upshaw notes Steelers alternates Ben McGee and Ernie Holmes will pressure him, while Greene faces George Buehler with help from Jim Otto in the interior battle.
College football stars from Nast and West teams visited Shriner's Hospital in San Francisco. Players from Temple Villanova Delaware Michigan State and Idaho interacted with patients, sharing moments and discussing football as fundraising totals from prior Shrine battles reach seven million dollars. A luncheon followed the visit before ten days of workouts lead to the December 30 Candlestick Park game.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes starts two-a-day workouts as the Buckeyes train for the Rose Bowl on January 1 against top ranked USC. The team arrived in sunshiny 80 degree weather, breaking a week of snow and rain, with media picture takes and interviews planned. Hayes and four co captains joined arrival festivities and faced warm reception from Tournament of Roses royalty.
Oakland fans hailed Charlie Johnson, 6-foot rookie from California, after he shook taller opponents and Gillied scored 15 in 27 minutes to lift the Warriors to a 15-? victory over Boston. Hayes praised USC and Ohio State, reflecting on recent Rose Bowl and Big Ten play.
The United Press International 1972 All AFC team lists 39 voters per position. Notables include Namath at quarterback, O J Simpson and Larry Csonka at running back, Raymond Chester at tight end, and Deacon Jones as an end. Pittsburgh dominates with multiple first team selections. Miami, Oakland, Kansas City also feature heavily with 이름가. Honorable mentions include Terry Bradshaw and Milt Morin among others.
San Francisco previews a playoff showdown with Dallas at Candlestick Park as Earl Edwards limps but suits up for action while Mel Phillips sits out. Windlow Hall steps in at strong safety and Ed Beard calls signals alongside Frank Nunley’s partial return. Bob Lilly, Calvin Hill, and Mel Renfro face possible limitations for Dallas as Lilly’s back flares and Renfro nurses a foot.
TheSports Illustrated honors named John Wooden and Billie Jean King as SI sportsman and sportswoman of the year. Wooden led UCLA to six straight NCAA tournament titles while King topped tennis deeds and advocacy in a landmark year.
NEW YORK UPI Pete Rozelle stated the local TV blackout is vital to pro football’s health as Nixon aides discussed ending blackouts for this weekend’s four playoff games if sold out 48 hours before kickoff. Rozelle and officials note antitrust exemptions and court rulings, warning a broken blackout could turn football into a studio product with fading season-ticket demand. Don Mincher retires from Oakland after 14-year career, citing family time, with two World Series appearances and one All-Star berth. He played for Minnesota California Seattle and Texas, with a peak 1967 season of 25 homers and 76 RBIs.
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