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1971 & 72' San Francisco 49ers
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EPISODE SUMMARY
The 1971 season started poorly for the 49ers. They lost their opening game to the Falcons 20–17. After easy wins over the Saints and Eagles, they lost to the Rams 20–13. They won their next three games to up their record to 5–2.
Week eight was a rematch with the Vikings, whom they had upset in the playoffs last season. Again, the game was played in Metropolitan Stadium, and again, it was cold, with a wind chill factor of 7 degrees.
Minnesota was having another great season, going into this game with a 6–1 record. The "Purple People Eaters" defense had allowed just 26 points in their last five games. The 49ers didn't fare much better against that defense, scoring only 13 points. But the 49ers defense was no slouch, holding the Vikings offense to three field goals......
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YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND
Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.
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