Super Bowl X

football [1976]

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Super Bowl X, played after the 1975 NFL season, saw the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Dallas Cowboys with a score of 21-17. This victory marked one of the Pittsburgh Steelers' four Super Bowl wins in the 1970s, a period of great success for the team. The Steelers, led by coach Chuck Noll and quarterback Terry Bradshaw, were a dominant force during this era, characterized by their strong defense known as the "Steel Curtain". Franco Harris, a key running back for the Steelers, was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl IX (1975) and was a significant player in the team's dynasty. The Super Bowl itself, initially called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, began in 1967 and became a major sporting event following the merger of the NFL and AFL.123

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Noll, Bradshaw, and the Steel Curtain
…winning four Super Bowls (1975, 1976, 1979, and 1980) in six seasons behind a dominant defense known as the “Steel Curtain” and an efficient offense led by Bradshaw. The Steelers teams of the 1970s were also characterized by a fervent fan base, notable for the bright yellow “Terrible Towels”—which were…
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…winning four Super Bowls (1975, 1976, 1979, and 1980) in six seasons behind a dominant defense known as the “Steel Curtain” and an efficient offense led by Bradshaw. The Steelers teams of the 1970s were also characterized by a fervent fan base, notable for the bright yellow “Terrible Towels”—which were…
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