H96.1.1178

23-Dec-72
8 in HIGH x 10 in WIDE
(20.32 cm HIGH x 25.40 cm WIDE)
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers
H96.1.1178

Silver and Black, Raiders Exhibit, September 1995-January 1996

Clipping on the back, "(PGS8) Pittsburgh, Dec. 23-- WINNING TOUCHDOWN-- Franco Harris (32) of the Pittsburgh Steelers eludes tackle of Jimmy Warren of the Oakland Raiders as he scores the winning touchdown in the American Conference playoff game in Pittsburgh. (AP Wirephoto) (pv 7 1600 stf) 1972." Photo shows Raider player trying to bring down a Steeler carrying the ball. From exhibition label: "IMMACULATE RECEPTION, December 23, 1972--One of the most amazing finishes in NFL history and heart-breaking losses in Raider annals was the so-called 'Immaculate Reception' game, between Oakland and Pittsburgh in the first round of the 1972 playoffs. ken Stabler had relieved Daryle Lamonica in the fourth quarter. With 1:30 to play Stabler was flushed from the pocket and ran 30 yards for a touchdown to give the Raiders a 7-6 lead. Following the kickoff, Pittsburgh had less than a minute to retaliate. With 22 seconds left and the ball on their own 40, Pittsburgh needed a miracle. They got it. Steeler quarterback Terry Bradshaw lofted a pass down the middle to John Fuqua. Raider safety Jack Tatum seemingly had the play covered and hit Fuqua just as the pass arrived. Raider fans watching at home on television began to rejoice. But the ball bounded in the air and rookie running back Fanco Harris caught the ball inches off the turf, eluding Raider back Jimmy Warren on his way to the end zone. The amazed Raiders protested that the pass ahd bounced off Fuqua, not Tatum, and therefore was an incomplete pass. Time passed. The referees disagreed with Oakland and the Raiders were eliminated from the playoffs on a play that still gives rise to controversy today."

Used: Oakland Tribune

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