"The Freezer Bowl is recalled as the coldest game in NFL history. It was the first year in which the Bengals made the playoffs for a second-consecutive season, and they would not do so again for another 30 years. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Ken Anderson was drafted by the Bengals in the third round of the 1971 NFL Draft. Fullback Pete Johnson was the leading rusher on the team with 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns. Anderson faked to Johnson and threw a swing pass out to Alexander, who was isolated on Bunz. Two plays later, Anderson converted a 3rd and 4 situation with a 19-yard pass to Steve Kreider, and eventually finished the drive with a 5-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to 207. (AP Photo) January 10, 1982 Ken. Despite a spirited fightback to 20-14 in the third quarter, the Bengals could never take the lead. Newer generations of Cincinnati Bengals fans may not know the players who twice faced the San Francisco 49ers in the team's two Super Bowls in the 1980s.. Super Bowl XVI was Jan. 24, 1982, at the . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Bengals drafted Norman Julius Esiason, aka Boomer, in Round 2 of the 1984 NFL Draft. Dave Lapham Starting at left guard, Lapham was a Bengal between 1974-1983.
1982 Cincinnati Bengals Roster | The Football Database First, he completed a 17-yard pass to wide receiver Dwight Clark at the Cincinnati 49-yard line. Elbert "Ickey" Woods Still in the Cincinnati area, Woods and his mother shot an Oldsmobile commercial during his rookie season when he gained 1,066 yards and popularized the "Ickey Shuffle." Some also pointed out that Ken Anderson was an established 11-year veteran who had just finished the best season of his career, while the young Montana was only just starting to emerge as a top-notch quarterback. The game was played in the Pontiac Silverdome near Detroit, MI. Ray Horton Horton was a cornerback for the Bengals between 1983-1988 then moved on to Dallas for 1989-1992 and was part of the Cowboys' Super Bowl XXVII champions. Not too bad for a tight end no ones heard of if you ask me. Facing third down, Anderson tried to connect with Curtis in the end zone, but 49ers safety Dwight Hicks intercepted the ball at the 5-yard line and returned it 27 yards to the 32. All rights reserved. This was also the only Super Bowl to date between two teams who had losing records the previous season, although Super Bowl XXXIV matched a team that had a losing record in 1998 (St. Louis Rams) against a team that finished a mediocre 88 that year (Tennessee Titans). The Bengals could only advance to their 25 before having Pat McInally boot a 47-yard punt, and with just over 4 minutes left in the half, Montana led the 49ers on another scoring drive. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Ken Riley's sideburns. Charles Alexander The former LSU back had 2,645 yards for the Bengals between 1979-1985. Furthermore, Anderson had advanced through the playoffs without throwing a single interception, while Montana had been intercepted 4 times, 3 of them in the NFC title game. Not even the fury of. Brian Blados Starting at right tackle the former first-round pick was a Bengal from 1984-1991. Super Bowl XVI wasJan. 24, 1982, at the Pontiac Silverdome and Super Bowl XXIII was Jan. 22, 1989, atJoe Robbie Stadium,Miami, Florida. History of the Bengals Super Bowl opponents, Super Bowl XVI: San Francisco 49ers 26, Cincinnati Bengals 21, Super Bowl XXIII: San Francisco 49ers 20, Cincinnati Bengals 16, Super Bowl LVI: Los Angeles Rams 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20. Until the 1981 season, they had never won a playoff game in their entire history. Wersching scored 14 points on 4 field goals and 2 PATs. However, late in the third quarter, that changed when Jennings returned a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown.
Cincinnati Bengals: Super Bowl advice from the 1982, 1989 players Lets take a look at the Bengals previous Super Bowl appearances, how many they have won, who they faced, and how the games went. Future Hall-of-Fame left tackle Anthony Muoz has said his most memorable moment of the day is Bengals rookie receiver Cris Collinsworth squeezing into pantyhose in order to get an extra layer. The game would be played inside the Pontiac Silverdome, in the Detrot suburb of Pontiac. $26.99 + $13.17 shipping. The domed stadium saved the crowd at the game from the cold and snowy weather, but the weather did affect traffic and other logistical issues related to the game. Everyone was talking about it leading up to the game, but Woods didnt get to showcase his skills under the bright lights in Miami. This was the first touchdown of the game and the only one the Bengals scored all day. Ironically, hell be in the booth calling Super Bowl LVI this weekend when the Bengals play the Rams, 40 years after his first Super Bowl appearance. McInally also developed Starting Lineup action figures in 1986. Johnson is the assistant director of Athletic Development at his alma mater, Brigham Young University. Highlights showed that Alexander was supposed to have entered the end zone before making his cut, and his early turn prevented a touchdown pass. Ken Anderson | QB When Joe Burrow said his career is the Bengals' Super Bowl window, he wasn't kidding. The two Bengals teams that made it to the Super Bowl in the 1980s are very different from the team that will play in the game this year, but there are some similarities as well. San Francisco finished the regular season with a league-best 133 record. Here's what to know about the Bengals' Super Bowl history. The Bengals finished with the best regular-season record in the AFC at 124. The Bengals looked like they had a grasp on the game when they scored 10-straight points coming out of the half. AFC Central Division How have they fared in their previous appearances to Super Bowl 56? The College Football Hall of Famer coached with the Bengals from 1995-2002. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. (AP Photo), Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, left, reacts as San Diego Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts, right, looks dejected after the Bengals defeated the Chargers in the AFC championship in Cincinnati on Jan. 10, 1982. [18] Some records have to meet NFL minimum number of attempts to be recognized. Bergman, Beeks, Swanson and Hakes all worked together on the same crew during the regular season, a rarity. Ray Wersching kicked a further 2 field goals to secure a 26-21 victory for the 49ers. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Lost Wild Card 17-44 vs. New York Jets, Other Notable Asst. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Subsequently, they beat both the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills to head to Super Bowl XXIII in Miami. Breedon's interception came on the Bengals six yard line.
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Super Bowl XVI - Wikipedia During the season, both teams had shown impressive ball security. Anderson faced off against Montana in Super Bowl XVI. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. "Coach Walsh was pretty loose on the bus," Montana told Sports Illustrated after the game. Cincinnati Bengals tight end Dan Ross (89) celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XVI Jan. 24, 1982, at the Silverdome. 1982 Cincinnati Bengals Roster & Players Previous Season Next Season Record: 7-2-0, 1st in AFC Central Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Forrest Gregg (7-2-0) Points For: 232 (25.8/g) 4th of 28 Points Against: 177 (19.7/g) 15th of 28 Expected W-L: 5.9-3.1 SRS: 3.63 (9th of 28), SOS: -2.48 Playoffs: Lost Wild Card 17-44 vs. New York Jets Fuller gained 35 yards on 4 punt returns. "He had a big smile and said, 'We're going to the Super Bowl.'" only a couple special teams players were alive and head coach Zac Taylor was . The game was broadcast on nationwide radio by CBS and featured the broadcast team of play-by-play announcer Jack Buck and color commentator Hank Stram. From there, quarterback Joe Montana led the 49ers offense to the Cincinnati 47-yard line with three consecutive completions. He led Holy Cross to aKentucky High School Athletic Association Division 2A state title in 2011. Forrest GreggIn the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a player, Gregg coached the Bengals between 1980-1983. Or write about sports? Woods had 79 yards rushing in the game. The 1982 season was the Cincinnati Bengals' 13th season in the National Football League, their 15th overall and their third under head coach Forrest Gregg. Still in use today, it enables players and areas of play to be highlighted by the superimposing of lines and rings drawn by a freehand operator. Sam WycheWyche coached the Bengals through 1991, then led Tampa Bay from 1992-1995. The game was played on January 24, 1982, at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. "I remember how elated he was," says their coach that day, Forrest Gregg, recalling it all on the 20th anniversary. He passed away earlier this year from COVID-19 complications at age 67. This seemed to fire up Cincinnati's defense, which limited the 49ers to only 8 plays and 4 offensive yards for the entire third quarter. On Jan. 24, 1982, in Super Bowl XVI, the San Francisco 49ers beat them 26-21 at the Pontiac Silverdome outside of Detroit. M.L. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Arms, hands, face. Covered everything exposed. Ray Griffin The younger brother of Archie played cornerback for the Bengals between 1978-1984. Tobin, son of legendary NFL architect (the 1985 Bears, kids) and Bengals scout Bill Tobin, has the family back in the Super Bowl with a nimble draft room he has rigged with early 21st century . As a broadcaster, he joined WLWT locally then advanced to be a sideline reporter for ESPN's Sunday Night Football. Ross wasnt exactly a big name outside of Cincinnati, but his 104 yards and 2 fourth-quarter receiving touchdowns in Super Bowl XVI helped keep the Bengals in the game down the stretch. Jack Thompson The "Throwin' Samoan" was a first-round quarterback pick in 1979 and was with the Bengals through 1982. He earned a doctoratein finance. Three of Cincinnati's turnovers helped San Francisco build a then-Super Bowl record 200 halftime lead, off a touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown from quarterback Joe Montana and two field goals by Ray Wersching. His favorite targets were receivers Dwight Clark (85 receptions, 1,104 yards, and 4 touchdowns) and Freddie Solomon (59 receptions, 969 yards, and 8 touchdowns), along with tight end Charle Young (37 receptions for 400 yards and 5 touchdowns). Cincinnati Bengals players listed alphabetically or numerically. According to the NFL's highlight film for the game, the 49ers had discovered Wersching's ability to effectively use the squib during their 1981 season opener when a leg injury kept him from fully powering into the football; because that game was also played at the Silverdome, Bill Walsh felt that Wersching would be able to recreate the crazy bounces of a squib on the hard AstroTurf by shortening his stride and seeing what happened. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. As they lined-up for a field goal attempt, a false start penalty against San Francisco pushed them back 5 yards but Wersching connected from 26 yards, increasing the 49ers' lead to 200, which was the largest halftime lead in Super Bowl history to that date, breaking the previous record of 17 points set by Miami in Super Bowl VIII.[15]. Gregg remembers Lombardi never again practicing indoors on the way to five NFL titles. He died of melanoma Jan. 2, 2020. On Jan. 24, 1982, in Super Bowl XVI, the San Francisco 49ers beat them 26-21 at the Pontiac Silverdome outside of Detroit. The Bengals tried an onside kick, but Clark recovered the ball for the 49ers, allowing San Francisco to run out the clock to win the game. Harris Also a tight end, Harris had 99 receptions with the Bengals between 1980-1985. Images from the 1981 AFC Championship between the Cincinnati Bengals and San Diego Chargers, a game affectionately known as the "Freezer Bowl.