Super Bowl XIII (1979): Pittsburgh Steelers 35–31 Dallas Cowboys | Classic NFL Showdown
1979 Super Bowl XIII – Pittsburgh Steelers vs Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl XIII was played on January 21, 1979 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, where the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 35–31 in one of the most famous and closely contested Super Bowls in NFL history.
The game featured a high-scoring offensive battle between two dominant 1970s franchises, with both teams trading momentum throughout a dramatic contest that went down to the final stages.
- Game: Super Bowl XIII
- Season: 1978 NFL season
- Date: January 21, 1979
- Venue: Orange Bowl, Miami
- Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Runner-up: Dallas Cowboys
- Final Score: 35–31
- MVP: Terry Bradshaw
- Head Coach (Steelers): Chuck Noll
- Head Coach (Cowboys): Tom Landry
The Steelers built their performance around an explosive passing game, with quarterback Terry Bradshaw connecting on multiple deep throws to stretch the Cowboys’ defence and create scoring opportunities.
Dallas responded strongly through Roger Staubach, keeping the Cowboys within reach throughout a fast-paced and evenly matched offensive contest.
The game remained tightly balanced into the fourth quarter, with both teams exchanging scores in a dramatic finish. Pittsburgh’s passing efficiency in key moments ultimately proved decisive in securing the victory.