What Super Bowl Sunday Was Like in The 1970s

Should I have waited until Super Bowl weekend?  Maybe!  I could always run it again.  

This is either a learning experience or a trip down memory lane.  I think I watched almost every Super Bowl in the 70s.  This is mostly accurate.  

At the time, the build up was popular, but the games were often disappointing, either because the teams were mismatched, or because both teams would often play not to lose. 

John Brodie--49er Legend

 John Brodie, one of the last of what I would consider, the old school NFL quarterbacks has died.   He was 90.

Brodie was quarterback of the team when I started following football in the late 60s, because they were no Seahawks at the time, the team was shown often.  

Brodie had a 17-year career, all with the 49ers.  After being drafted out of Stanford, where he was also an outstanding golfer. 

In 2009, Brodie was inducted into the inaugural class of the 49ers Hall of Fame. 

It's Blue Friday

 Seahawks take on the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday (January 25th, 2026), winner goes to the Super Bowl. 

Go Seahawks!!!

1967--Losing Grandfather Barer

Steve found by Grandfather Barer's notice from November 1967 in the UB archives. I was 10 and it was the first grandparent that I lost. 

Happily, I would not lose another grandparent for 18 years. 

Levine Back On Jeopardy!

Aaron Levine, the Seattle Fox 13 sports anchor, was returned to Jeopardy! for the Tournament Of Champions. Aaron is on the right 

The Rams Are Coming!

 The matchups are set!  For the third time this season, the Seattle Seahawks will take on the Los Angeles Rams, with the winner going to the Super Bowl this Sunday (January 25th, 2026). 

The picture above shows Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold and LA Ram QB Matthew Stafford.  

Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos host the Patriots for the AFC Championship. 

Martin Luther King Day

 

Sam Darnold on getting FIRST playoff win 💪 Credits Defense in Seahawks' ...

Sam Darnold shares his thoughts with Erin Andrews on the Seahawk 41-6 victory over the 49ers last night (Saturday, January 17th, 2026).