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This Day in The Bay: 49ers Defeat Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI

Jan 24, 2023 at 03:30 PM

by Joe Hession & Briana McDonald

January 24, 1982

On this day, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21 in Super Bowl XVI.

Quarterback Joe Montana gave the 49ers a 7-0 first quarter lead with a one-yard plunge into the end zone. Early in the second quarter, running back Earl Cooper finished off a 92-yard drive by hauling in an 11-yard scoring pass from Montana. Just before the first half ended, kicker Ray Wersching booted two field goals in a span of 18 seconds and San Francisco went into the locker room with a 20-0 lead. Wersching converted on four field goals attempts in the game. When the final whistle blew, the 49ers earned their first NFL championship and Montana was named the game's MVP.

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Joe Montana, Ray Wersching

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