The Immaculate Reception (December 23, 1972)
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During the AFC divisional playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders at Three Rivers Stadium, the Steelers, with 22 seconds remaining and trailing 7-6, was at the fourth-and-10 on their own 40-yard line. Steelers head coach Chuck Noll then called for a pass play for receiver Barry Pearson. But quarterback Terry Bradshaw threw the ball to the Raiders’ 35, towards running back John “Frenchy” Fuqua who collided with Raiders safety Jack Tatum, sending the ball flying backwards. It was caught by Steelers fullback Franco Harris, who ran 42 yards for the game-winning touchdown.
