Sad to see the Zephyrs go down and for such an unlucky reason, too, but I agree with Stickman, I think the Whales have a great shot to win it all.

Quarterfinals: Damn. No Mr. MVP, you are not Michael Jordan. Upset!
Semifinals: Close all around, but we got a water final!
San Fran beats the Prates!

1970-71 NFA Champions Bowl - San Francisco Whales vs Washington Pirates

This game would start off hot, Washington would get on the board first within the game’s first 3 minutes with a 34 yard bomb from QB Ron Murray. San Francisco would quickly retaliate with a score of their own. Just like that we were off, each team exchanging blows back and forth. The first turnover of the game would come late in the first half when RB Charley Rodgers would fumble the ball as he was hit, setting up San Francisco within Pirates territory. The Whales would capitalize on this and kick a field goal through as time expired in the first half. San Francisco had a 6 point lead, 14-20.

The second half would be just as exciting as the first. Washington would get a pick six off of San Francisco’s QB John Leonard on the opening drive that gave them a 1 point lead. San Francisco would take the lead back with a field goal not long later. San Francisco would force a punt on the next drive out and WR Matt Wells  would return it all the way for the score, giving the Whales a 9 point lead as the third quarter turned into the fourth. Washington would make a valiant comeback attempt, scoring quickly in the fourth and forcing a punt of their own shortly after. This would eventually give them a 31-30 lead as mid way through the fourth they would knock another through the uprights. San Francisco had plenty of time however, and they would quickly go down the field and hit a short range 10 yard field goal with under 2 minutes to go. With everyone on the edge of their seats, the Pirates would attempt to get down the field and score but it wasn’t meant to be as on 4th and 4, QB Ron Murray would miss his target, as the ball was just too far out of reach for WR Gene Harris. San Francisco would win their first ever Champions Bowl, with the final score of 33-31 in an all time classic game. RB Sid Snell would win the MVP with a 2 touchdown performance.







C&C appreciated, congrats to the Whales!

Hell of a game, congrats to the Whales. Fun Fact: This is the first time a team west of Chicago has won a Champions Bowl. 

Rugrat wrote:

Hell of a game, congrats to the Whales. Fun Fact: This is the first time a team west of Chicago has won a Champions Bowl. 

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