NFL Week One in 1970

[Loyal]

The Hughes Sports Network, which I believe from which NFL Films came, produced this video. Executive producer is Ed Sabol and was edited by Steve Sabol (& 5 others). Sponsored by Haggar slacks and the American Motor Company (AMC) with the new 1971 Javelin.

Tom Brookshier and Pat Summerall hosted the program, and it was a blast from the past. They made mention of the 2 point play being eliminated and that names were now uniformly on the backs of all players. The football stripes were changed. I loved seeing the St. Louis Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams game with fabled players like Roman Gabriel, Jack Snow, Merlin Olsen, and Deacon Jones in highlights. The Rams defense was dominant, but I forgot just how dominant they were. Gabriel looked massive for a QB. @den-the-coach

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_W3TJ4pcL0

 

[den-the-coach]

Thank you @LoyalRam enjoyed watching some of the other games too...Loved the Coaches with their Spot Bilt Coaches Shoes and the white socks.

 

[Deac]

Poor Jim Hart vs Fearsome Foursome:

Jim Hart: Hey coach, I'm thinking 20 yard dropback's before I pass, that ok?
Coach:......
Jim Hart: Otherwise, I'm coming out on a stretcher....

 

[RamsSince1969]

Dropped ball ruled as a catch. I'm still mad about that one 50 years later!

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

Still can't believe Gabe never gets a nod for the HOF....