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Monthly Archives: January 1982

The City of Champions — BLOG 55

Posted on January 26, 1982 by Bill Fox

Monday January 25, 1982 I got back to the Oakland Airport at 0230 and drove to the City over the Bay Bridge, finally getting home at 0415. Standing in the bay window looking out at the City this morning, I saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged Biggest day in San Francisco sports history, Photo sunset over San Francisco, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XVI

THE 49ERS ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS !!!!!! — BLOG 54

Posted on January 25, 1982 by Bill Fox

Sunday January 24, 1982 Today was an epic day and I’ll take the memory to my grave with a smile on my face.They beat Cincinnati 26-21 in Super Bowl XVI. What a long day! No sleep at all because I was so … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged Michigan, Pontiac, San Francisco 49ers, Silverdome, Super Bowl XVI

Blizzard in Detroit — BLOG 53

Posted on January 23, 1982 by Bill Fox

Saturday January 23, 1982 There’s a big blizzard in Detroit. so it’s going to be tight getting to the game. It’s been sub-zero all week there. But the game is inside in the Silverdome, and I can’t worry about the weather … Continue reading →

Posted in City Views, Sports | Tagged 49ers playoff failures, Blizzard in Detroit, Michigan, Pontiac, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XVI

I’m Going to the Super Bowl! — BLOG 52

Posted on January 11, 1982 by Bill Fox

Monday January 11, 1982 I got up at 0630 to check the San Francisco Chronicle to see if we really did beat Dallas yesterday. WE DID!!!!! WE’RE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!!!! So I saw an ad in the Sporting … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged image Super Bowl XVI ticket, Michigan, Pontiac, San Francisco 49ers, Silverdome, Super Bowl trip

At Last a 49er Championship — BLOG 51

Posted on January 10, 1982 by Bill Fox

Sunday January 10, 1982 On January 3, 1971, I watched the 49ers play their last game ever at Kezar Stadium, losing to the Dallas Cowboys for the right to play in Super Bowl V. Prior to that game, I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged "The Catch" Joe Montana, 1981 NFC Championship, Dallas Cowboys, Dwight Clark, San Francisco 49ers

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