Super Bowl X (1976): Pittsburgh Steelers Defeat Dallas Cowboys 21-17
Super Bowl X
Super Bowl X was played on January 18, 1976, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21–17 in a tightly contested matchup between two of the NFL’s most storied franchises, earning their second consecutive Super Bowl title.
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A few key details from the game:
- The game featured multiple lead changes and remained competitive throughout all four quarters.
- Wide receiver Lynn Swann was named Super Bowl MVP after making several spectacular catches for 161 yards and a touchdown.
- Terry Bradshaw threw two touchdown passes, helping Pittsburgh secure the win in the second half.
- Dallas quarterback Roger Staubach led a late comeback attempt but fell short in the closing minutes.
- The Steelers defense made key stops late in the game to preserve the victory.
- The win cemented Pittsburgh’s status as the NFL’s dominant team of the mid-1970s.