Iconic Dynasties Collide! (49ers vs. Steelers 1981, Week 9)

Iconic Dynasties Collide! (49ers vs. Steelers 1981, Week 9)
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[@Indioprophecy81]

This is why I love NFL Throwback channel because I can watch highlights of Joe Montana vs Terry Bradshaw and Vin Scully doing commentary. Amazing.

[@GMS2031]

This is why you should love KZbin and the Internet.

[@astrostar49]

Ahhh yes, this was a gem. A fortuitous crossroads between legendary eras. Probably the closest we'll ever get to two dynasties clashing against one another. If remember correctly both the Steelers, and 49ers offenses weren't that spectacular in this game, and the defenses dictated the game. Anyway, thanks for uploading! Great to see this in pristine clarity!!!

[@NFLVault]

Oh yeah this game is a true rarity when it comes to iconic dynasties coming against each at such wildly different points in their runs. Steelers at the tail end and 49ers just beginning theirs

[@tyreepowell8367]

​@@NFLVaultI Love Your Videos 📸 You Never Disappoint Me And Keep Up The Good Work.

[@InfinityDaniel2001]

Nice that this game is finally on YT. Not trying to be rude but NFL Throwback also covered the Steelers and 49ers matchup in 1984. That was their only loss for the eventual Super Bowl Champions.

[@packersauburneric3625]

When you gonna do Packers Vikings 1999 the favre game NFL throwback ?

[@lincolnlatosky7126]

Two top 5 NFL dynasties ever, that's what made this game so epic

[@chrisuncleahmad]

A crossroads game between teams that defined one decade and would define another

[@cbod14]

Bill Walsh said this was the game that told him his team was good enough to win a championship. Imagine starting three rookies in the secondary & winning a Super Bowl.

[@cbod14]

For those that don’t know The Steelers had seen this offense before. Bill Walsh was the offensive coordinator in Cincinnati where he first started using the concepts that became “The West Coast Offense.” The Steelers said that it gave them problems.

[@ChiefBlue4298]

RIP Vin Scully You made plenty of iconic NFL moments memorable with your voice

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

He called quite a few 49er games that season alone

[@JamesGrinstead]

The beginning of the 49ers dynasty & the end of the Steelers dynasty.

[@TheHutchIsOn]

Do i get to be the one that copy and pastes this comment next?

[@hotwheelzvette959]

The end of the first steelers dynasty you mean.

[@ChiefBlue4298]

@@hotwheelzvette959the 2000’s Steelers don’t count as a dynasty since they won only won 2 championships in 4 years, which doesn’t really count as a dynasty

[@hotwheelzvette959]

​@ChiefBlue4298 They made three with iconic players such as big Ben, hines ward, and Troy Polamalu

[@hotwheelzvette959]

​@@ChiefBlue4298​ not to mention Jerome Betts, Heath Miller, and Joey Porter, and James Harrison. Plus there were good but not as iconic players like Mike Wallace, Wille Parker, Ike Taylor, and Lamar Woodley. Plus they would've won four super bowls if not for Mendenhall fumbling and the New England cheatriots stealing our plays.

[@ScumBagInFL]

Mike Webster, Iconic center. Even spent a few years with my Chiefs. Sad how his life ended . RIP Mike

[@packersauburneric3625]

Ya tragic crazy how a center got cte

[@lincolnlatosky7126]

A men

[@supertaints1710]

Your Chiefs? Cool! You're one of the Hunt's?

[@ScumBagInFL]

@supertaints1710 yea they call me Mike hunt

[@packersauburneric3625]

@@ScumBagInFL sup man ?

[@larryinNH]

One Dynasty ending and one just beginning.

[@ChiefBlue4298]

This game was pretty much the passing of the torch

[@astrostar49]

This was also a homecoming for Joe Montana as he's a Pennsylvania native, and of course grew up a Steelers fan.

[@kevinstull8552]

A lot of great legendary players in this game that are sadly no longer with us.

[@jomei63]

What a game, what a legends, what a kind of atmosphere... It was a unbelievable!!!

[@robertfregoso7455]

VIN was a NATURAL at calling Football too!!! crazy

[@brianshaughnessy4020]

Does anyone remember Dream Bowl II that featured the 1978 Steelers against the 1989 49ers? It was an NFL Films production shown on ESPN around 1990 or 1991. They pulled clips of past 49ers-Steelers games and pretended it was the Dream Bowl. They used a bunch of plays from this game. Mel Blount "won" the game with a pick 6 of Montana in overtime. The '78 Steelers also won Dream Bowl I over the '72 Dolphins on a late field goal. I was fascinated by those make-believe games as a kid.

[@tlgalaxy]

Yes. Back when ESPN was good. Lol.

[@bryanburnap4537]

I do remember those !! I loved those things they did with the different iconic teams

[@tonyhill1141]

Thanks for this. So nice to hear Vin Scully call a game and the old school graphics sure bring back memories.

[@jacksonj3082]

DB's Lott, Wright, Williamson were rookies - and starters. Montana's footwork was just amazing.

[@EdmacZ]

Funny how both teams are meeting on Sunday with similar circumstances and roles reversed. The 49ers are the powerhouse, having played in the Super Bowl in 2019, and played in the NFC Title game 3 out of 4 years under Kyle Shanahan. Stacked with playmakers on both sides of the ball. The Steelers are a completely rebuilt squad with a new talented core of young players coming off a very impressive preseason, with many wondering how good they really are. Right out the gate they get to see how they measure up against a contender.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

A rare moment where the past and future dynasties meet.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

This was a “changing of the guard” moment in NFL history.

[@brysonhall3082]

The end of the Steelers dynasty and the start of the 49ers dynasty

[@sports3117]

49ers were the team of 80s, while the Steelers were the team of the 70s

[@saydaddy91]

Oh my god it’s really hard to comprehend how long vin scully was announcing

[@Mr.PoliticallyIncorrect]

Even though the Steelers weren't as formidable as in years past, they were still a good football team. They lost many nail biters in the early 80s. The aging stars just couldn't close out games anymore.

[@fixxxer3456]

Joe Montana vs. Bradshaw seems like something that shouldn't have happened but it did. Bradshaw right at the end of his competitiveness, which is a shame, but still cool

[@meherenow793]

real football with great commentators, we'll never have this again

[@grottyband8052]

Two of the best franchises. It’s a shame that the prime 70s steel curtain couldn’t play against the beast of Joe Montana or Steve Young

[@devin26508]

Steve Young wasn't on the 49ers until 1987

[@grottyband8052]

@@devin26508 I know, but it would’ve been nice. I guess it is very unrealistic compared to montana

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

bradshaw had something special for interception. The 49ers' defense was wild.

[@Fireyninjadog]

2 weeks after the 34-7 loss at riverfront. 1981 was a bad year for my steelers. 8-8 isn't bad on the surface, but this team was so much better than that

[@21til85]

The amount of HOFers in this game is absurd.

[@Lemopalm]

With hindsight, the 49ers seem like a lesser version of the Brady Pats but somehow the Steelers teams of their prime in the 70s still seem like they could beat most modern teams

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Lesser how?

[@Lemopalm]

Just impressive with hindsight@@manuginobilisbaldspot424

[@travismiller4320]

Depends on which rules they use…1970’s rules or modern rules. While the basic game is still the same, the rules are completely different.

[@Lemopalm]

Very true but imagine Swan and Stalworth in the modern game @@travismiller4320

[@fboness368]

Great highlights from a historically significant game for the Team of the '80s. The only things missing are the incredible game-changing hits that Carlton Williamson made on John Stallworth.

[@jodyellis2222]

All my childhood favs in one game!! Love my Steelers and Loved the 49ers.

[@MichaelMitchRailfan2009]

Anyone notice the game guy that commentary this game also did NFC Championship 1981 with the call of “The Catch I”?

[@JamesGrinstead]

That would be Vin Scully

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

The last time…maybe the only time that the crew who did the conference championship didn’t also do the Super Bowl for the network that had it. In this case, CBS.

[@brianshaughnessy4020]

Vin Scully was great calling the '81 NFC title game. Never over announced like Joe Buck or used the same unoriginal phrases like Joe Buck and always knew exactly what to say at the right times in the game. A true legend.

[@NickCC23]

The next time the Steelers and 49ers met it was 3 years later in 1984. Steelers handed the 49ers their only loss on a controversial call. That can be a good NFL Throwback video.

[@brandlyscottconner9824]

42 Years Ago

[@mmcneil777]

Prime 49ers v Prime Steelers would have been epic!

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

San Francisco 49ers Against Pittsburgh Steelers From 1981 Last Meeting In 1993 It's So Sad That Pittsburgh Never Wins Super Bowl Championship In 1979 And San Francisco Never Wins Super Bowl Championship In 1989 Thanks For Uploading

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

@@devin26508 Because Dallas Cowboys Greatest Team Of The Early 90s

[@Battleborn357]

What?

[@pendragon2012]

Love these passing of the torch games!

[@Eramatseab7]

since cowboys vs giants is snf this week, upload the giants vs cowboys 2014 week 12 obj catch game. sunday night and in new york just like this week

[@theJessegalvez]

Can't believe it's been almost 9 years since that game I remember watching it live.

[@matsugo24]

And imagine, not only were these Steelers older, but a few big names had already retired.

[@brandlyscottconner9824]

Next Year It Will Be 43 Years In The Year Of 2024

[@michaelscott6113]

Thanks for sharing! A surprisingly error filled game by 2 great dynasties

[@AirWireTech]

It's like watching the entire Hall Of Fame get together for a scrimmage!

[@ezsmith3765]

This is AWESOME The Steelers are past their prime years while the 49ers aren’t quite yet in their prime. But Pitt won their 4th SB only two seasons prior and SF wins their 1st SB at the end of this season. -Montana -Bradshaw -F. Harris -Lambert -Lott -Stallworth -Swann -D. Clark -J. Greene -Blount -K. Turner -Ham -R. Craig -LC Greenwood -R. Cross

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

dudes lined up outside as offensive linemen. The passing game still at the fetal stage.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Lmao players used the 3pt stance at WR in to the early 90s.

[@kerinugent7445]

Let’s go steelers

[@ericjohnson8325]

My old man memory was the 49er defence physically beating up the Steelers, especially my man RONNIE LOTT. And at Three Rivers no less.

[@youtubefreakyoutubefreak8071]

Montana vs Bradshaw classic 🏈 🔥

[@ltjjenkins]

Montana's mechanics got better with age. So did Bradys.

[@ChiefBlue4298]

I have two throwback video ideas, Titans vs Saints 1999 and Saints vs Titans 2011

[@ivansanta-maria1328]

Yeah this was a really interesting game this was Steelers Dynasty going out versus up-and-coming

[@tobiojo6469]

Awesome video

[@ChasingSnyder]

We were robbed of Vin Scully doing more football. He called it fantastically and smooth

[@tyreepowell8367]

What A Classic Football 🏈 Game

[@mshat18]

The beginning of the second greatest dynasty and the end of the third greatest.

[@lincolnlatosky7126]

Yesssss! Lets forsaken go!!!!!!!!!!

[@izharibrahim5325]

The rise of Montana and the Niners (notably with their young secondaries)...beating a very good Steelers team with a lot of HOFs.

[@frankbarnwell____]

81?

[@stevecowder4774]

No way the Steelers were winning this game having turned it over 7 times. Especially playing the eventual SB champs for that season. But they still showed signs of the great team they once were and kept the game close. This was entertaining as it displayed the changing of the guard between these two legendary franchises.

[@jordachejordan90]

R.I.P. Franco

[@Dave-ti2ue]

It wasn't until '85 that the Steelers started tanking. From the Super Bowl years up and until that time, they were competitive.

[@NickCC23]

This was the game when we found out the 49ers were for real.

[@artc1980]

Geeez, I remember watching this on ESPN... Lol

[@tyreepowell8367]

RIP Vin Scully And Franco Harris

[@jacobyoung7089]

I want 10 uploads a day

[@frankbarnwell____]

Lott vs steelers Offside steelers

[@MarcrloMeza-Rivas-me3de]

Uncle Joe was throwing picks like it was the thing to do

[@klummpskards5652]

wow they look just like last years Steelers

[@MarkMeadows90]

This was such a great era of NFL, except for the 1982 strike. That was no fun.

[@keithclark7266]

Pittsburgh committing 7 turnovers didn't help either....and 2 of them led to 14 points for the 49ers

[@frankbarnwell____]

Steelers beat Patriots. ... teams

[@hotwheelzvette959]

Crazy how the first steelers dynasty was coming to an end, while the niners was just beginning. Now going into week 1 both teams potentially have a dynasty upcoming with Kenny Pickett and Brock Purdy.

[@hotwheelzvette959]

Or maybe this comment will age poorly. We'll see what happens.

[@Lemopalm]

@@hotwheelzvette959 The last 20 years belonged to Brady. The next 10 (at least) belong to Mahomes

[@edwinverzosa7655]

The 49ers also ended another dynasty that season. The Dallas Cowboys in the nfc championship

[@tysonhudson6484]

I never watched Bradshaw play, but every time I watch these he has like 3 interceptions. Lucky he had that defense lol

[@gb032645]

Bradshaw was the prototypical gunslinger. It was usually a 50/50 proposition whenever he dropped back to pass as to whether he'd throw an absolute laser or a very ugly INT.

[@blamatron]

7 turnovers is absolutely brutal

[@Mark-xl1ze]

Team of the '70s vs Team of the '80s

[@keithclark7266]

@Mark-xl1ze • That 1981 49ers team wasn't the team of the 80's yet....and that 1981 Steelers team was definitely not the team of the 70's. But that 1978 Steelers team would've beaten every 49ers Super Bowl teams of the 80's

[@Catdaddyacab]

Damn Vin Scully knew how to call a game. He’s everything everyone now a days likes to pretend Pat Summerall was. Good insight, just the right amount of enthusiasm and beautifully spoken. As someone who grew up with football in the 80s and 90s I can tell all the confused youngsters who just hear Summerall as a retro Joe Buck and don’t understand all the praise, you are correct. Summerall always was boring and late to make calls.

[@davidmitchell6873]

Scully was great but to say Pat was not is idiotic. They had two different styles but both great in their own way.

[@frankbarnwell____]

Ham. Lambert. Killers. Joe. Goat. I'll die on that

[@kerinugent7445]

Claim your one hour ticket

[@wq113ca]

Did Joe Greene play this game

[@curtisjoseph]

80s 49ers >>>> 70s Steelers

[@coachelly86]

Yay 🎉 They used the correct Niner logo and workdmark!

[@RAJohns]

Not Montana’s best game.

[@michaelfilippino5787]

Only 2 dynasties in the NFL

[@SM-bi7bi]

First View😅 #HereWeGo #Stairwaytoseven

[@supertaints1710]

This game proves that the 70s Stillers would have Molly Qerim Whopped the 80s 49ers as they struggled to beat a washed up Steelers team

[@sg6293]

So the Steelers just false start every play?

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome video.