The win sent the 49ers to their first Super Bowl and snapped their three-game playoff losing streak to the Cowboys. 1982 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS PENNANT, cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about eBay global shipping program. Tampa Bay responded with a 59-yard drive to the Cowboys 21-yard line. The 1982 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise 's 33rd season in the National Football League and their 37th overall. In the third quarter, Miami drove 74 yards and tied it at 24, with Strock's 15-yard touchdown completion to Rose. Solomon was the 49ers top receiver with 6 catches for 107 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 12 yards and returning a punt for 22. Seasons: 78 (1946 to 2023) Record (W-L-T): 612-510-16 Playoff Record: 37-24 Super Bowls Won: 5 (7 Appearances) Championships Won *: 5 . [3] After the ensuing kickoff, the first quarter ended with Giants having a 104 to 1 advantage over Philadelphia in total yards gained. "This was for the world championship and there was no way I was going to miss it," explained Solomon, who caught four passes for 52 yards during the game. Do you have a blog? "He told us we would have to score at least two more times," reported the left guard. The image of an exhausted Winslow, who finished the game with 13 receptions for 166 yards and a touchdown, being helped off the field by two of his Chargers teammates is now an iconic visual of NFL Films. Late in the fourth quarter, New York drove inside the Eagles 20 and had a chance to put the game away, only to have Joe Danelo miss a 32-yard field goal attempt. The emergence of the two teams into title form was unexpected and unprecedented. We had run twice to the left, and David Verser missed a block on the second call because of the crowd noise. Most of the Giants offense came from Carpenter, who had 33 carries for 161 yards and four receptions for 32. (AP Photo/Al Golub), Joe Montana (16) lines up on the ball during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. "We lost, but there is lots to be proud of. (AP Photo/Al Golub), San Francisco 49ers (61) Guard Dan Audick and (68) Guard John Ayers during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. Then after forcing a punt, the Giants drove 74 yards, including an 11-yard scramble by Brunner on 3rd and 11, to score on his 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver John Mistler. On the opening drive of the third quarter, Montana threw an interception to Bill Currier on the Giants 41-yard line. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 2:32PM. (Won 0 Rounds), Lost Divisional Round Then on third down and 9, Fouts' 21-yard completion to Wes Chandler moved the ball to the Bengals 33. The Bengals were pushed back to their own 41 and Fred Dean, the defensive end obtained from San Diego, made matters worse by tackling Anderson for another four-yard loss, one of four Niner sacks during the game. was the 2017 San Francisco 49ers, who New York then drove 52 yards in 13 plays to score on 48-yard field goal by Joe Danelo, making it 2410. Following an incomplete pass, Strock's next throw was intercepted by Willie Buchanon, but as he made the diving catch, he fumbled the ball back to Miami when he hit the ground. Clapping his other hand over an ear to muffle the shrieks of exuberant players, Walsh said, "I thought it might be you calling. White completed 15 of 26 passes for 146 yards and a touchdown. Both conference champions had losing records the previous season, the only time this has happened. (AP Photo/Al Golub), Dallas Cowboys Defensive Back Everson Walls (24) on sidelines during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. As Bunz handled lead blocker Alexander on the fourth-down smash, Reynolds led the charge that snuffed out Johnson. NBA. They had progressed to the San Francisco 27 when Anderson completed a 19-yard pass to Cris Collinsworth. the Nathan rushed for 48 yards, caught nine passes for 114 yards, and scored two touchdowns. Cincinnati eventually drove inside the 10, but the Bills made a key defensive stand, as defensive end Ken Johnson sacked Anderson at the 15 on third down and then Robb Riddick leaped high in the air to block Jim Breech's 33-yard field goal attempt. When Brown retired as coach, Walsh moved on to the San Diego Chargers, serving as assistant to Tommy Prothro and tutoring Dan Fouts in the same fashion as he had Anderson. The Chargers would move the ball inside the Bengals 40-yard line five times during the rest of the game, but failed to score on each possession. Then we scored to make it 20-14.". 1982. In the second quarter, New York had a chance to increase their lead with a drive into Eagles territory, but Philadelphia's defense dug in and stuffed Brunner for no gain on a 4th and 1 conversion attempt on the 35. Super Bowl XVI was played to an improbable script. As a Hall of Fame quarterback for the Detroit Lions in the 1950s, the Texan Layne frequently delighted in unorthodox strategy while en route to National Football League championships. Bunz had to hit him perfectly to stop him. (AP Photo/Al Golub), Dallas Cowboys Running Back Tony Dorsett (33) make run in open field during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. Aided by two receptions from Charlie Joiner for 49 yards, the Chargers then drove 74 yards to the Miami 10-yard line, where Benirschke eventually kicked the winning field goal. In the first quarter, Eagles kick/punt returner Wally Henry fumbled a punt due to a hit from Lawrence Taylor and Beasley Reece recovered the ball for the Giants at the Philadelphia 26-yard line. Joe Montana, in full Joseph Clifford Montana, bynames Joe Cool and the Comeback Kid, (born June 11, 1956, New Eagle, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American gridiron football player who was one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the National Football League (NFL). This was the first postseason meeting between the Chargers and Dolphins.[2]. The Bills next drive resulted in Ferguson's 4th consecutive interception, this one thrown to Jerry Holmes, but the Jets were forced to punt, and Lou Piccone returned Chuck Ramsey's 29-yard punt 5 yards to the New York 45-yard line. Then Buffalo drove 66 yards in three plays to score on quarterback Joe Ferguson's 50-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Frank Lewis. The team that ranked 26th in the NFL in points allowed in 1980 soared into second place in 1981, trailing only Philadelphia. This was the first postseason meeting between the Chargers and Bengals.[2]. Then after both teams exchanged punts twice, the Dolphins reached the San Diego 17-yard line, only to see von Schamann's 34-yard attempt get blocked by Leroy Jones. Now down 17-0, New York had a good chance to get back in the game when Mark Gastineau forced a fumble from Ferguson on the Bills next drive. On the ensuing kickoff, the ball hit the ground and bounced back in the Chargers direction, enabling them to recover it and eventually score on running back Chuck Muncie's 1-yard rushing touchdown. This seemed to spark Buffalo's offense, which subsequently picked up three first downs on a drive to the Bengals 30-yard line, but they also came up empty when linebacker Bo Harris intercepted Ferguson's pass and returned it 16 yards to the 24. When Breech's onside kickoff nestled in the arms of Dwight Clark, however, all that remained to seal the 49ers victory was for Montana to take a snap, retreat four yards and kneel gently on the synthetic turf as time expired. Harris caught six passes for 106 yards. Todd threw for 377 yards, while Ferguson threw for 268. The San Francisco 49ers last made the playoffs in 2022, when they lost the Conference Championship. Disdaining a field goal, the Bengals gave the ball again to Johnson, who was stopped by the entire defensive line for no gain. Later on, a pass interference penalty in the end zone against Tampa Bay defensive back Cedric Brown set up the final score of the game on Timmy Newsome's 1-yard run. However, Reece returned the ensuing kickoff 27 yards to the 38-yard line, where the Giants proceeded to drive 62 yards in 5 plays to score on Brunner's 22-yard touchdown pass to Tom Mullady, giving them a 277 halftime lead. On each occasion they were eliminated by the Dallas Cowboys. "I was pivoting and trying to make more yards when Wright stripped the ball from me," reported Collinsworth. It marked the first time that a Super Bowl was held in a cold-weather city. Simpson recorded two interceptions, while Lewis caught seven passes for a franchise postseason record 158 yards and two touchdowns. 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However, New York got a big boost from receiver Kurt Sohn, who returned the kickoff 28 yards to the 48-yard line. Today they all were funny. The Bills drove to the Cincinnati 21-yard line with about three minutes left to play, and it appeared that Ferguson completed a fourth-down pass to Lou Piccone to gain a first down. Facing third down and 3 on the Cowboys 6 with 58 seconds left, Montana threw a high pass that Clark just managed to break ahead of Walls and reach in the air for the game-winning touchdown reception. Refresh your browser window to try again. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for San Francisco 49ers Joe Montana Dwight Clark The Catch T Shirt NFC Championship at the best online prices at eBay! (Won 1 Round), Lost Divisional Round Then Benirschke missed a 50-yard field goal try on the next play. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. This was the first postseason meeting between the Giants and 49ers.[2]. After 15 games in warm weather climates, the 1982 championship contest was played in the Pontiac (Mich.) Silverdome, 25 miles from Detroit. NHL. 'NFL Total Access' Highlights Under-the-Radar 49ers Players Ahead of Championship Sunday. Elliott rushed four times for 30 yards on the drive, while Solomon also made a big impact, catching two passes for 18 yards and rushing for 15 on a wide receiver reverse. Bill Simpson's interception at the Buffalo 1-yard line with two seconds left in the game preserved a 3127 victory and gave Buffalo their first playoff win since 1965.