Dorsett was the top rusher of the game with 85 yards and a touchdown, while also catching four passes for 48 yards. (AP Photo/Al Golub), Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Randy White (54) on bench during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. In overtime, the Chargers took the opening kickoff and advanced to the Miami 8-yard line, but Benirschke missed a 27-yard field goal attempt. The San Francisco 49ers Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli). But the Bengals stormed right back on a drive set up by David Verser's 40-yard kickoff to the 46-yard line. But Miami re-tied the game with Strock completing six consecutive passes, the last a 50-yard score to Bruce Hardy. The Catch was the game-winning touchdown reception in the 1981 NFC Championship Game played between the Dallas Cowboys and the eventual Super Bowl XVI champion San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on January 10, 1982, as part of the 1981-82 NFL playoffs. Dallas won all three previous meetings. NFC Championship Game (2) San Francisco 49ers at (1) Philadelphia Eagles. (Won 0 Rounds), Lost Divisional Round The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. In the second quarter, San Francisco reached the Cowboys 27-yard line, only to lose the ball when Everson Walls intercepted a pass from Montana in the end zone. The official source for San Francisco 49ers news, schedules, stats, scores and more. Las mejores ofertas para Super Bowl XVI Champions SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS STEIN 1982 Equipo Record en la Espalda estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! However, 1982 was strike-shortened, and only nine games were played. 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. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli), Dallas Cowboys quarterback Danny White (11) throws a pass during the NFL football game NFC Championship between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, California on January 10, 1982. You don't help a team like San Francisco with four turnovers. 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 . 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. Strock turned in the best game of his life, completing 29 of 43 passes for 403 yards and four touchdowns, while Fouts put on one of the best performances of his Hall of Fame career, completing 33 of 53 passes for 433 yards and three touchdowns. (AP Photo/Al Golub), Dallas Cowboys Defensive Back Everson Walls (24) and Wide Receiver Butch Johnson (86) celebrate interception during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. ", Gregg's halftime pitch to the Bengals scaled no emotional peaks. This was the first postseason meeting between the Buccaneers and Cowboys.[2]. "The 49ers have been doing that all season and are pretty good at it.". NFL. 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. 1992 SAN FRANCISCO 49ers PLAYOFF & CHAMPIONSHIP TICKET STUB LOT This would also turn out to be the final NFL playoff game at Shea Stadium, as the Jets moved to Giants Stadium three years later. Following a Bengals punt, Ferguson's 54-yard completion to Jerry Butler set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Joe Cribbs, cutting the score to 147 by halftime. 1982 San Francisco 49ers season - Wikipedia The San Francisco 49ers secure a hard-fought win over the Dallas Cowboys to reach the NFL's Conference Championships while the Cincinnati Bengals upset the Buffalo Bills. Despite playing without starting quarterback Phil Simms and linebacker Brad Van Pelt, the Giants jumped to a 200 lead in the first quarter and withstood an Eagles comeback at the end to hold on to a 2721 win. New York then drove 52 yards in 13 plays to score on 48-yard field goal by Joe Danelo, making it 2410. was the 1990 San Francisco 49ers, who the After that, Nathan's 17-yard reception and Tommy Vigorito's 6-yard run moved the Dolphins to the Chargers 26-yard line where von Schamann attempted a 43-yard field goal, but at the last second, Winslow extended his 6'5" frame at the line just enough to deflect the kick with his fingers, causing it to fall short of the goal posts and sending the game into overtime. After that it looked as if they were trying not to make mistakes. Two key plays allowed the Bengals to start their first two drives in Buffalo territory, and they took advantage of their field position with touchdowns on each one. Brunner completed a 59-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Johnny Perkins on the next play to make it 2417. The worst start to a 49ers season (AP Photo/Al Golub), Dallas Cowboys Running Back Tony Dorsett (33) reaches for pass with San Francisco Linebacker Keena Turner (58) in pursuit during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The 49ers have won five Super Bowl titles (1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, and 1995) and seven National Football Conference (NFC) championships. Kevin Long finished the 58-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to cut the score to 3127. The 49ers finished 36, thus missing the playoffs despite the expanded sixteen team format. . Their .333 winning percentage was the worst ever for any defending NFL or AFL champion until the 2022 Los Angeles Rams, who only managed to get a .294 winning percentage. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1982 Topps NFC Championship #6 San Francisco 49ers/Dallas Cowboys at the best online prices at eBay! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 1982 San Francisco 49ers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees Super Bowl XVI - San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals - January The 49ers won five Super Bowl championships between 1981 and 1994. Todd then led the Jets 80 yards in eight plays and completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to Bobby Jones. (AP Photo/Al Golub), Dallas Cowboys Defensive Back Everson Walls (24) hangs on to San Francisco Wide Receiver Dwight Clark (87) after he catches pass during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. Later on, Herman Edwards' interception of a Brunner pass gave the Eagles a first down on the New York 26-yard line, which they converted to a 20-7 score with quarterback Ron Jaworski's 15-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Harold Carmichael. (AP Photo/Al Golub), Dallas Cowboys Running Back Tony Dorsett (33) finds hole in 49ers line to make yardage during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. NFC Championship - Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers - January 10th Most of the Giants offense came from Carpenter, who had 33 carries for 161 yards and four receptions for 32. This was the first postseason meeting between the Bills and Bengals. ", Griffin, who said he was surprised that the Niners would try a squib kick, revealed that "I used to have a theory on that kind of kick, that the first two bounces would be funny and the next bounce would be high. That the 49ers and Bengals were in the Super Bowl was remarkable in itself. SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Moments after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo broke his left foot in a Dec. 4 win against the Miami Dolphins, general manager John Lynch's phone pinged. All-time Receiving Leader: Jerry Rice 1,281 rec, 19,247 yds, 176 TD . Ray Wersching's Super Bowl record-tying 4 field goals and Joe Montana's controlled passing helped lift the San Francisco 49ers to their first NFL championship with a 26-21 victory over Cincinnati. Super Bowl XVI | San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals - 49ers Webzone Miami's defense subsequently recovered a fumble from Fouts, giving their offense the ball on the Chargers 39-yard line, and Strock took advantage, leading them to score on his 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Joe Rose. NCAAM. Clark added 5 receptions for 104 yards. For the third time in four years, the San Francisco 49ers have found themselves in the NFC Championship game. Reagan, a Californian, had portrayed legendary George Gipp, a Notre Dame star of more than six decades earlier, in a 1940 movie version of the life of Knute Rockne. Jan 24, 2019 at 09:15 AM. This was also the first year that both New York City area teams, the Giants and the Jets, made the playoffs together in the same year. In 1973, the division-champion Bengals were beaten by the Miami Dolphins in the playoffs. One cited reason for this was the last second substitution of receivers Piccone and Ron Jessie into the huddle. The 49ers then drove to the Dallas 16-yard line, but once again they failed to score when Montana threw a pass that bounced out of Elliott's hands and was intercepted by Randy White. While Bill Walsh regarded the fourth-down stop of Johnson as "the play that won the game for us," Chuck Studley considered Bunz' tackle of Alexander more significant. An illegal chuck set the Bengals back two more yards and, six plays later, Pat McInally's punt set the 49ers up on their own 34. On the Jets next drive, Rufus Bess intercepted a pass from Todd and returned it 49 yards to the New York 12, leading to a 29-yard field goal by Nick Mike-Mayer. San Francisco 49ers Football 1982 Vintage Sports Ticket Stubs, San Francisco 49ers NFL Tickets, The wide receiver on the left clears out so I can come underneath the zone coverage.". NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. (AP Photo/Al Golub), Ray Wersching (14) of the 49ers kicks the extra point, as Joe Montana (16) holds the ball, that gave them a 28-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys and a trip to the Super Bowl, Jan. 10, 1982, San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo), San Francisco Line Backer Jack "hacksaw" Reynolds set his sites on Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Danny White (11) during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. We knew we were playing a great team. But after a 15-yard illegal block penalty on Clark, Montana lost a fumble while being sacked by Harvey Martin. and (Won 1 Round), Lost Divisional Round ", Bunz thought at first that "Alexander would come up inside. (AP Photo/Al Golub), San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Joe Montana (16) fire long pass down field during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Todd threw for 377 yards, while Ferguson threw for 268. 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. NFL play-offs: San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals win to reach But linebacker Keena Turner never got the message as defensive coordinator Chuck Studley's call was lost in the Silverdome noise. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? What they didn't know was that we worked our tails off all week on that play, too.". [1] The 49ers were the fifth team in NFL history to enter a season as the defending Super Bowl champion and miss the playoffs.[2]. ", SF - Montana 1 run (Wersching kick) (9:08), SF - Cooper 11 pass from Montana (Wersching kick) (8:07), CIN - Anderson 5 run (Breech kick) (3:35), CIN - Ross 4 pass from Anderson (Breech kick) (4:54), CIN - Ross 3 pass from Anderson (Breech kick) (14:44), This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with San Francisco 49ers or NFL Enterprises LLC. Explaining his role in the TD play, Cooper said, "It was a fake up the middle to the fullback. Johnson hit center for two yards and then left guard, where he was stopped by John Harty for no gain. Cowboys coach Tom Landry twice rejected long field-goal attempts from the 34 and 37, and each time White (who also played punter) punted the ball out of bounds at the 8.[5]. (AP Photo/Al Golub), Cowboys head Coach Tom Landry during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. "The coaches upstairs spotted it. After Commissioner Pete Rozelle's presentation of the Vince Lombardi Trophy to 49ers Owner Edward DeBartolo, Jr., a telephone was thrust into Walsh's hand. Brunner then made a 17-yard touchdown to Perkins to close out the scoring. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli), Dallas Cowboys quarterback Danny White (11) looks for a receiver while being pursued by the 49ers Dwaine Board (76) during the NFL football game NFC Championship between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, California on January 10, 1982. This was the first postseason meeting between the Bills and Jets. Then rookie free safety Michael Downs picked off a pass from Williams and returned it 21 yards to the Tampa Bay 33, leading to Dorsett's 5-yard score that put the team up 24-0. Here are the San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl wins: XVI: San Francisco 49ers 26, Cincinnati Bengals 21 (1982) XIX: San Francisco 49ers 38, Miami Dolphins 16 (1985) XXIII: San Francisco 49ers 20 . We went to our running game and our trapping game and that made the difference. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. A key aspect that had worked against Tampa Bay in the first half was starting field position. Gregg, once described by Lombardi as "the finest player I've ever coached," appeared with the Packers in Super Bowls I and II and the Dallas Cowboys in VI. was the 2019 San Francisco 49ers, who Aided by an 18-yard completion from Anderson to tight end Dan Ross, Cincinnati scored first with a 31-yard field goal from kicker Jim Breech. I don't get but four or five good pops a game and I wasn't going to miss my chance. (AP Photo/Al Golub), 49er fans mock effigy of Dallas Quarterback Danny White during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. The 1982 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 33rd season in the National Football League and their 37th overall. But once again this amounted to nothing as Fouts was intercepted in the end zone by rookie safety Bobby Kemp.