DIESELMAN
01-28-2011, 08:30 AM
10. Steelers record first safety in Super Bowl history, Super Bowl IX, Tulane Stadium, New Orleans
Jan. 12, 1975
Steelers 16, Minnesota Vikings 6
Defensive end Dwight White spent most of the week before the game in the hospital, felled by pneumonia. But he dragged himself onto the field and tackled Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton, who fumbled a snap in the end zone. The Steelers turned their 2-0 halftime lead into their first of four Super Bowl victories in six seasons, with the defense pitching a shutout and holding the Vikings to a record-low 119 yards. The only Vikings score occurred in the fourth quarter when Matt Blair blocked a Bobby Walden punt, and Terry Brown recovered in the end zone. White celebrated by going back into the hospital for a few more days.
By Pittsburgh Tribune
28 January 2011
Steel Curtain vs. The Purple People Eaters. Terry Bradshaw vs. Fran Tarkenton. The Steelers still hold some SB records from that game. 1. Held the Vikings to the fewest 1st downs-9 2. Held Vikings to the fewest yards rushing-17.
Jan. 12, 1975
Steelers 16, Minnesota Vikings 6
Defensive end Dwight White spent most of the week before the game in the hospital, felled by pneumonia. But he dragged himself onto the field and tackled Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton, who fumbled a snap in the end zone. The Steelers turned their 2-0 halftime lead into their first of four Super Bowl victories in six seasons, with the defense pitching a shutout and holding the Vikings to a record-low 119 yards. The only Vikings score occurred in the fourth quarter when Matt Blair blocked a Bobby Walden punt, and Terry Brown recovered in the end zone. White celebrated by going back into the hospital for a few more days.
By Pittsburgh Tribune
28 January 2011
Steel Curtain vs. The Purple People Eaters. Terry Bradshaw vs. Fran Tarkenton. The Steelers still hold some SB records from that game. 1. Held the Vikings to the fewest 1st downs-9 2. Held Vikings to the fewest yards rushing-17.