PHOTOS: Super Bowl XXII – Denver Broncos vs. Dallas Cowboys – 1978
January 22, 2014
Denver Broncos take on the Dallas Cowboys in Superbowl XII on January 15, 1978, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo By Kenn Bisio/The Denver Post) ( DPL0739426 )
JAN 4 1978 - A line of Denver Bronco Fans Stretches For Quarter-Mile Waiting For Super Bowl Tickets Fans began lining up Tuesday for the 10,410 tickets to the New Orleans game, even though the tickets will be distributed on a priority number basis and there was no need for the fans to line up. (Denver Post photo) ( DEN03655 )
JAN 1978 - Norris Weese at Super Bowl XII picture day. (Bill Wunsch/The Denver Post) ( DEN02521 )
JAN 14 1978 - Broncos fans at airport waiting for flight to new Orleans. Happy Denver Bronco fans don't appear to mind the wait for their Braniff charter flight to New Orleans and Sunday's Super Bowl. Joyful Coloradans were among about 800 who took direct flight Friday while another 300 rode indirect flights via Dallas. By noon Sunday, more than 10,000 Bronco fans will have taken commercial airlines to New Orleans for the Broncos' game against Dallas. Braniff said it will move another 330 fans Saturday and 950 on seven direct flight between 2 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Sunday. Continental Airlines said it will have flown 3,000 fans to New Orleans by noon Sunday directly and via Chicago, St. Louis, Houston and Dallas. Texas International Airlines is carrying a similar number while Frontier Airlines has carried many more as far as Dallas. (Ernie Leyba/The Denver Post) ( image0000205A )
2-1-1978 - Football - Denver Broncos - Super Bowl Bob Swenson takes picture of teammates Tom Jackson, Billy Thompson and Joe Rizzo during picture day at Super Bowl XII. (Bill Wunsch/The Denver Post) ( image0000225A )
JAN 1978 - Steve Schindler, Tom Glassic, Ron Egloff, John Schultz, Rob Lytle And Jon Keyworth (Left To Right) Await Photographers. (Bill Wunsch/The Denver Post) ( image0000228A )
JAN 1978 - The Long Wait Sets In For Sunday After a week of carnival atmosphere, Denver Bronco center Mike Montler passes time on phone in his hotel room. (Bill Wunsch/The Denver Post) ( image0000226A )
JAN 1978 - Bronco Players 'Live It Up' At Team Headquarters. Brison Manor, left, Denver Broncos defensive lineman and defensive back Randy Rich Kill time with game of back Randy Rich kill time with game of backgammon at team's New Orleans motel. (Bill Wunsch/The Denver Post) ( image0000227A )
JAN 18 1978 - 'Orange Crush' Fans Cheer for the Broncos in Sunday's Super Bowl Game in New Orleans Police gave Denver fans an "A" for their conduct; Denver fans gave that city slightly lower grade. (Kenn Bisio/The Denver Post) ( image0000231A )
Dallas running back Robert Newhouse (44) is tripped up after a short gain during Super Bowl XII in New Orleans. Denver linebacker Bob Swenson (51) is shown. (AP Photo) ( SUPER BOWL XII NEWHOUSE )
Despite the effort of Denver defensive back Steve Foley (43), wide receiver Golden Richards of Dallas hauls in a touchdown pass from Robert Newhouse in Super Bowl XII in New Orleans. (AP Photo) ( SUPER BOWL XII BRONCOS COWBOYS )
Denver Broncos quarterback Craig Morton (7) rests briefly after being sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed "Too Tall" Jones (72) following the play during Super Bowl XII in New Orleans. The Cowboys defeated the Broncos 27-10. (AP Photo) ( SUPER BOWL COWBOYS BRONCOS )
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Butch Johnson (86) hauls in a long pass from Roger Staubach for a touchdown score against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter in Super Bowl XII in New Orleans. Defending on the play is Denver safety Bernard Jackson (29). Dallas won 27-10. (AP Photo/stf) ( SUPER BOWL COWBOYS BRONCOS )
JAN 16 1978 - Bronco Fans at London House Restaurant React as a play Starts in the super Bowl... They were among thousands of fans gathered in bars, private homes and apartments to watch the game Sunday. (Lyn Alweis/The Denver Post) ( image0000204A )
JAN 11 1978 - Denver Broncos, Super Bowl. (Kenn Bisio/The Denver Post) ( DEN02529 )
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach calls out the signals at the line of scrimmage as he prepares for the snap from center in Super Bowl XII against the Denver Broncos on Jan. 15, 1978, in New Orleans. (AP Photo) ( STAUBACH SUPER BOWL )
Dallas kicker Efren Herrera (1) kicks a field goal over the outstretched arms of the Denver Broncos defenders in the first quarter in Super Bowl XII in New Orleans. (AP Photo) ( SUPER BOWL XII BRONCOS COWBOYS )
Head coach Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys sends in a play from the sideline with running back Preston Pearson in Super Bowl XII. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck) ( Super Bowl XII Landry 1978 )
Dallas running back Tony Dorsett holds up the ball after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII. (AP Photo) ( INDIANAPOLIS STAR ININS )
Dallas Cowboys' Butch Johnson catches the game-winning pass in the end zone that gave the Cowboys a 27-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII, Jan. 15, 1978, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. (AP Photo) ( Super Bowl XII Johnson 1978 )
Denver players John Grant (63), John Rizzo (59) and Randy Gradishar (53) watch Super Bowl XII from the sideline in New Orleans on Jan. 16, 1978. (AP Photo) ( Cowboys Broncos Football )
The Dallas Cowboys swarm quarterback Roger Staubach (12) and a bunch of teammates after they beat the Denver Broncos, 27-10, in Super Bowl XII. (Photo By Kenn Bisio/The Denver Post) ( DPL0727917 )
Dallas Cowboys' head coach Tom Landry is given a victory ride on the shoulders of his players after the Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos 27-10 in Super Bowl XII at the New Orleans, Louisiana Super Dome, January 15, 1978. (AP Photo) ( SUPER BOWL COWBOYS BRONCOS )
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