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The Longest Ever NFL Game (1971 AFC Divisional Game: Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs)
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EPISODE SUMMARY
The 1971 AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs may have been the best football game I've ever seen. To this day, it is the longest NFL game ever played, ending seven minutes and forty seconds into the sixth quarter. It was the second game in NFL history on Christmas day. The Dallas Cowboys had defeated the Minnesota Vikings earlier that day....
In this episode, Mark reminisces about the longest game in NFL history with his longtime friend, Dave Depaola.
You can read the full blog post here.
YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND
Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.
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