Super Bowl V

The game

This turnover-filled game was finally settled with 5 seconds left when Colts rookie kicker Jim O'Brien kicked a 32-yard field goal. In order to win the game, Baltimore had to overcome a 13-6 deficit at the half, losing their starting quarterback in the second quarter, and their 7 lost turnovers to Dallas' 4.

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Both teams were forced to punt on their opening possessions. Then on the Colts' second drive, Dallas linebacker Chuck Howley intercepted a pass and returned it to Baltimore's 37-yard line. However, the Cowboys could not take advantage of the turnover and had to punt. But Colts punt returner Ron Gardin fumbled the punt at his own 9-yard line. And four plays later, kicker Mike Clark kicked a 14-yard field goal to give the Cowboyws a 3-0 lead.

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Clark kicked another field goal in the second quarter to increase the Dallas lead to 6-0. But on the ensuing drive, the Colts got a lucky break. Unitas threw a pass that bounced off the hands of receiver Eddie Hinton. It was then tipped by Dallas defensive back Mel Renfro, and finally ended up in the arms of tight end John Mackey, who took the ball 75 yards for a touchdown, tying the score 6-6 after O'Brien's extra point attempt was blocked.

Related Topics:
Eddie Hinton - Mel Renfro - John Mackey

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Later in the second quarter, Dallas took a 13-6 lead when Morton threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to running back Duane Thomas. The drive was setup after Unitas lost a fumble while being sacked by defensive tackle Lee Roy Jordan. The next time the Colts had the ball, Unitas was hit as he threw a pass, resulting in an interception. On the play, Unitas was knocked out of the game with a rib injury, and his replacement was Earl Morall who had been the starting quarterback in the Colts' Super Bowl III loss. The Cowboys were unable to get any points off the turnover and the half ended with them still leading 13-6.

Related Topics:
Duane Thomas - Lee Roy Jordan - Earl Morall - Super Bowl III

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Baltimore fumbled the opening kickoff of the second half to Dallas, and the Cowboys moved the ball down to the Colts' 1-yard line. But then Thomas returned the favor and fumbled the ball back to Baltimore. The defenses of both teams dominated the rest of the quarter and the score remained 13-6 as the final period approached.

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In the fourth quarter, after 2 more Baltimore turnovers, Morton threw a pass that was intercepted by safety Rick Volk and returned to the Cowboys 3-yard line. Two plays later, running back Tom Nowatzke scored on a 2-yard touchdown run to tie the game, 13-13. With less then a minute remaining in the game, Morton threw a pass that went right through the hands of his intended receiver and into the arms of Colts defensive back Mike Curtis at the Cowboys 28-yard line. Three plays later, O'Brien kicked his 32-yard game winning field goal, giving Baltimore the 16-13 win.

Related Topics:
Rick Volk - Tom Nowatzke

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Morall was the top passer of the game, with 7 out of 15 completions for 147 yards, with 1 interception. Before being knocked out of the game, Unitas completed 3 out of 9 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown, with 2 interceptions. Morton completed more passes then Morall and Unitas combined (12), but finished the game with 118 less passing yards (127), and was intercepted 3 times. Mackey was the top receiver of the game with 2 receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown. Nowatzke was the Colts leading rusher with 33 yards and a touchdown, while also catching a pass for 45 yards. Dallas running back Walt Garrison was the leading rusher of the game with 65 rushing yards, and added 19 yards on 2 pass receptions.

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Scoring Summary

• DAL - FG Clark 14
• DAL - FG Clark 30
• BAL - Mackey 75 pass from Unitas (kick blocked)
• DAL - Thomas 7 pass from Morton (Clark kick)
• BAL - Nowatzke 2 run (O'Brien kick)
• BAL - FG O'Brien 32