Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Ice Bowl Opening Kick-Off
Finally, we’re today at the opening kick-off of the 1967 NFL championship — the “Ice Bowl.” In the photo above, we see the kick-off team lined up as Don Chandler (#34) heads towards the ball on the frozen turf.
A close-up of from the camera view in the South end zone of Green Bay Packers’ kicker Don Chandler (#34) as he makes contact with the ball.
Receiver and return man Sims Stokes (#31) of the Dallas Cowboys brings the ball back from the five yard line into a crowd of Packer defenders.
Sims is tackled at the Dallas 33 yard line by the Packers’ back-up Center/Guard Bob Hyland (#50), with an assist by Safety Willie Wood (#24).
The Cowboys offensive unit comes onto the field, and here is their starting line-up: