Steelers Triumph in Super Bowl XIII Over Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers won their third Super Bowl title defeating the Dallas Cowboys 35 31. Terry Bradshaw threw four touchdowns for 318 yards as John Stallworth Swann and others celebrated with champagne and towels waved by thousands of fans. Dennis Winston delivered a hard hit on Hollywood Henderson as Franco Harris gained 68 yards on 20 carries.
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Bradshaw Leads Steelers to 35 31 Victory in Super Bowl Rematch
In Super Bowl XIII a dramatic Pittsburgh victory over Dallas ended 35-31 as Terry Bradshaw threw four touchdowns and 318 yards. Lynn Swann caught the winning 18 yard pass and Rocky Bleier secured the lead with a late score. Staubach passed well for Dallas but fell short as the Steelers clinched the title.
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NBCs Super Bowl XIII coverage focused on the game
NBC Sports delivered a distraction-free broadcast of Super Bowl XIII, prioritizing action over commentary or society analysis. The production highlighted key plays and players with polished visuals, including Lynn Swann’s touchdown reception and forceful tackles, while avoiding celebrity glimpses or sideline chatter.
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Bradshaw Delivers Third Steelers Title in Thriller
Bradshaw, a rural Louisiana Tech graduate, led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 35 31 Super Bowl victory over the Dallas Cowboys in a hazy Miami Orange Bowl held before 78 656 fans and a global TV audience. He set passing records while his IQ jibe with Hollywood Henderson faded amid a dramatic comeback.
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Carolina Surges to Narrow Victory Over Maryland
North Carolina edged Maryland 53 to 52 on a late Al Wood jumper after Rich Yonaker and John Virgil sparked a late Terps rally. Maryland coach Lefthy Driesell lamented the final sequence as UNC claimed a one point win over a highly ranked foe.
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