On December 22, 1974, the Los Angeles Rams, hosting their first postseason game in 19 years, secured their first postseason victory since the 1951 NFL Championship by defeating the Washington Redskins 19-10, with Billy Kilmer playing in his final game. The previous day, December 22, 1973, witnessed the Oakland Raiders delivering 'IMMACULATE PAYBACK' with a 33-14 rout of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional Playoff, scoring on five occasions. The 51st anniversary of the 'Immaculate Reception' was also commemorated, a historic NFL moment where Franco Harris of the Steelers made a miraculous catch on December 23, 1972, leading to a win against the Raiders. The play, devised by HC Chuck Noll as '66 Circle Option' intended for rookie Barry Pearson, unfolded with 22 seconds remaining, on 4th and 10 from the Steelers' own 40-yard line, turning the game around from a 7-6 deficit. The anniversary was celebrated at the East side of the current stadium, near the site of the old Three Rivers Stadium, and was featured on the video board twice during the day.
Steelers can’t lose on 51st anniversary of Immaculate Reception. https://t.co/X8FhyqqSYo
This is the 51st anniversary of the most famous play in NFL history. The Immaculate Reception right outside the East side of this stadium at old Three Rivers Stadium. It's already been shown on the video board twice.
I discovered the NFL 51 years ago today, when most of the grown-ups in the neighborhood, who were watching the game in our "good living room," erupted with euphoria as the Steelers beat the Raiders via the Immaculate Reception. https://t.co/X0NW6mRBX2
51 years ago today HC Chuck Noll called 66 Circle Option. The play was intended for rookie Barry Pearson. With 22 seconds left in the game and trailing 7-6, it was 4th and 10 from the Steelers own 40 yard line. Franco Harris caught the Immaculate Reception and scored the game… https://t.co/FGRDddAz8p https://t.co/D4ElATBN3K
51 years ago today, The Immaculate Reception. https://t.co/EGmn3xZGuV
On this day in 1972, with 22 seconds left and down 7-6 in the AFC Playoff game, Franco Harris miraculously catches a pass deflected by Jack Tatum and runs in a touchdown... ...and "The Immaculate Reception" is born. https://t.co/71vXGG5LYd
50 Years Ago Today December 22, 1973 ° 1973 AFC DIVISIONAL ° IMMACULATE PAYBACK In a rematch of their classic "Immaculate Reception/Deception" Divisional Playoff battle 364 days earlier in Pittsburgh, the #Raiders rout the #Steelers in Oakland, 33-14. The Raiders score on five… https://t.co/0TFV4SjEzu
December 22, 1974 ° 1974 NFC DIVISIONAL ° The #Rams — hosting a postseason game for the first time in 19 years — notch their first postseason victory since the 1951 NFL Championship, dropping the "Redskins", 19-10. In relief of quarterback Billy Kilmer and playing in his final… https://t.co/tuF5RpQCDg