1981 The Catch Game

January 10, 1982 - Candlestick Park, San Francisco - The NFC Championship Game. In what has become one of the most iconic moments in NFL history and the defining play that established the dynasty of the 1980’s. With 58 seconds remaining Quarterback Joe Montana scrambled right and was under heavy pressure from the DoomsDay Defense when he let a pass sail high, seemingly to those observing it out of bounds. But suddenly, appearing almost out of nowhere was Dwight Clark’s leaping, outstretched fingertip catch for a touchdown to give the Niners the lead and the sixth lead change of the day. The Cowboys were not done yet according to an NFL Network, NFL 100 Minute: Relive the Catch clip. Down by one, Cowboys QB Danny White connected with Drew Pearson for a 31 yard hook up that drove Dallas to the San Fran 44 yard line. The Cowboys called timeout and then the next play White was strip sacked and the 49ers recovered to hang on to a 28-27 victory.

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