January 12, 2011

1975: Steelers Beat Vikings in Super Bowl IX for First Title

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From the time they joined the NFL in 1933 through the 1973 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers had not won a championship or even played in a t...
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January 11, 2011

2004: Eagles Convert 4th-and-26, Force Overtime, and Beat Packers

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The NFC Divisional playoff game on January 11, 2004 was the first to be played at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field as the host Eagles,...
January 10, 2011

1982: 49ers Defeat Cowboys for NFC Title on Montana to Clark TD

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The NFC Championship game at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park on January 10, 1982 brought together two franchises with different histories –...
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January 9, 2011

1977: Raiders Dominate Vikings in Super Bowl XI

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Super Bowl XI on January 9, 1977 featured two teams that had a history of contending but coming up short in the postseason. The Oakland Raid...
January 8, 2011

1994: Montana Leads Chiefs to Win Over Steelers in Overtime

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From 1990 to ’92, the Kansas City Chiefs had made it to the postseason, only to win one playoff game over the course of the three years. For...
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January 7, 2011

1990: Quick-Striking Rams Beat Giants in OT of Divisional Playoff Game

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The NFC Divisional playoff game on January 7, 1990 at Giants Stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands featured the host Giants, champions of t...
January 6, 2011

1963: Lions Beat Steelers in Playoff Bowl as Layne Plays for Last Time

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The Detroit Lions were appearing in the Playoff Bowl for the third straight year on January 6, 1963. While it was a meaningless postseason e...