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“THE FIRST RING”. Look at this amazing shot of Wendell Tyler from Super Bowl XIX on January 20, 1985. Tyler blasts through as Roger Craig throws a big block and the 49ers head to a touchdown that seals the game over the Miami Dolphins. Here it is — the way Wendell remembers it!
“We were in the third quarter in Super Bowl XIX before we broke the huddle I was thinking about my first Super Bowl XIV with the LA Rams that we lost. It was third down and four yards to go for the first down. Joe had called my play, it was an inside trap. I new if we got the first down, then we would score, and I could get my winning ring. I got the ball and saw Roger throw his block — he and his man went to the ground. The hole was more to the inside; I cut back into the hole and saw the linebacker number fifty one in the hole. Randy Cross our guard was on his way to block him, I was then able to pick up the first down and able to get my first Super Bowl ring.”
From Super Bowl XIX at Stanford Stadium
January 20, 1985
Attendance 84,059
San Francisco 38, Miami 16
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You have to love this shot of Rod Martin — the look of victory after winning Super Bowl XV. Not only did the Raiders win that Super Bowl, Rod Martin recorded a Super Bowl record — 3 interceptions in one game! That record has stood for over 26 years. Read below to get a sneak peak into what Rod was thinking during the celebration.
“Looking up with arms stretched towards the top of the Super Dome, with 3 fingers in the air on both hands indicating my 3 interceptions to the area in which my family and my Silver & Black family were sitting amongst all those green & white fans saying “We are the World Champions & I have a Super Bowl Record!!!”. I was thinking about our psp theme song that year “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang, singing ‘Celebrate Good Times Come On” and we are going to party tonight!!!!!”
Rod Martin still holds the record for 3 interceptions in a Super Bowl. His 3 interceptions are not only a Super Bowl record but they also tied linebacker Chuck Howley’s record for career Super Bowl interceptions. Martin is the only one to record all 3 interceptions in one game.
From Super Bowl XV at the Louisiana Superdome
January 25, 1981
Attendance 76,135
Oakland 27, Philadelphia 10
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Arguably one of the best football movies ever made, Invincible, was based on the biggest hit of Vince Papale’s life.
What an honor it is to have this hit memorialized in Vince’s own writing:
“Imagine as a kid dreaming about playing for the team you bled green for! Then, after suffering as a season ticket holder for 10 years, you get a shot to play for your beloved team. Not only did I make the team, I made a play immortalized by the movie “Invincible”. This picture was taken following a big hit against the Giants… at the end of my first game as an Eagle at the Vet. I forced a turnover that sealed Dick Vermeil’s first win as an NFL head coach. In my elation, I ran to the nearest official and gave him the ball. It’s all about a celebration by the fans in the background. The official, my teammates (Dennis Franks, Richard Osborne, and Tommy Ehlers) and of course me! This picture represents simple joy, sharing it with others, and the innocence of a game that I feel today is sometimes lost.”
Vince Papale
#83 Eagles
1976-1979
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Affectionately known as “Mr. Cowboy”, his name was the first inscribed in the “Ring of Honor” above Texas Stadium.
Bob Lilly was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980 and he was ranked #10 on The Sporting News’ list of the top 100 Greatest Football Players.
This is his memory of a sack that caused a 29 yard loss in the Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XI victory:
“It was near halftime and we were in a fierce game against Miami during Super Bowl VI. We felt they were going to pass the ball on this down and we called a double stunt between our defensive tackles and ends. With the tackles going first I split the gap between the offensive guard and tackle making a clean escape into the Dolphins back field. Bob Griese saw me and started to run to his right, but defensive end Larry Cole had also made a clean escape on the left side of our defensive line. Griese saw him and tried to drop deeper to gain time to throw the ball away. Larry Cole and I had him corraled and I caught him for a 29 yard sack.”
From Super Bowl VI
January 16, 1972
Tulane Stadium, New Orleans
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A legendary 49er, Kermit Alexander is probably best known for his memorable hit on Gale Sayers that tore his ligaments in his knee and ended his season in 1968. This played a role in Brian Piccolo helping Sayers recover from the injury. The live action footage of this hit was featured in the movie “Brian’s Song”.
You can see the smile on Kermit’s face on this one after he returned a punt return for a touchdown:
“The game was close! It was the 49ers vs the Bears in a 1966 showdown at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. I was setting up about midfield to receive a Chicago punt. We needed a good return to put our offense in good field position. With a good punt I would have a chance for a run back. It turned out to be a perfect line drive punt in my direction, giving me a chance for a run back. I made the first two defenders miss, and when I ran between them I was able to cut to the sideline and then straight into the end zone putting the 49ers into the lead for a win over Chicago.”
The San Francisco 49ers vs The Chicago Bears
1966
Kezar Stadium
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