Unheralded 1970s NFL Games (Part 1) 1972 Vikings vs. Rams

Pigskin Past is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

For the next several Pigskin Past programs, I will try to talk about and re-explore some of those thrilling games.

The first of these unique games occurred way back in 1972, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In 1972, pro football was still primarily a running game.

Read the entire episode blog post and check out some other cool info regarding this episode here.

PIGSKIN PAST BACKGROUND

PIgskin Past is a podcast dedicated to teaching fans about the history of the NFL during the 1970s, a time when the host (Joe Zagorski) grew up as a rabid fan of the game. Joe is also an author of multiple NFL books. See Joe’s books below.

The NFL in the 1970s: Pro Football’s Most Important Decade

The Year the Packers Came Back: The 1972 Resurgence

America’s Trailblazing Middle Linebacker: The Story of NFL Hall of Famer Willie Lanier

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