Super Bowl VI (1972): Dallas Cowboys Defeat Miami Dolphins 24-3
Super Bowl VI
Super Bowl VI was played on January 16, 1972, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Miami Dolphins 24–3 in a commanding performance, earning the franchise’s first Super Bowl championship after years of playoff disappointments.
A few key details from the game:
- Dallas dominated both offensively and defensively, controlling the game from the opening kickoff.
- Quarterback Roger Staubach completed 12 of 19 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP honors.
- Tight end Mike Ditka and wide receiver Lance Alworth each caught touchdown passes to help build the Cowboys’ lead.
- The Cowboys defense held Miami scoreless until the fourth quarter and did not allow a single touchdown.
- Miami’s only points came on a 24-yard field goal by Garo Yepremian late in the game.
- The victory gave Dallas its first Super Bowl title and cemented the Cowboys as one of the NFL’s elite franchises.