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1997 NFL season

Index 1997 NFL season

The 1997 NFL season was the 78th regular season of the National Football League (NFL). [1]

Table of Contents

  1. 171 relations: Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar, AFC East, AFC North, AFC West, Alltel, American Football Conference, Astrodome, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Barry Sanders, Bill Carollo, Bill Parcells, Bobby Ross, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Canton, Ohio, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Commanders Field, Cris Carter, Croke Park, Dan Reeves, Dana Stubblefield, Defensive tackle, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Dick Vermeil, Dublin, Estadio Azteca, EverBank Stadium, Flag of Tennessee, George Seifert, Green Bay Packers, Hard Rock Stadium, Herman Moore, History of the National Football League, History of the Tennessee Titans, Houston, Houston Texans, Jack Kent Cooke, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeff George, Jermaine Lewis (American football, born 1974), Jim E. Mora, Jim Fassel, Joe Bugel, John Randle, Jolly Roger, June Jones, Kevin Gilbride, ... Expand index (121 more) »

  2. 1997 National Football League season
  3. 1997 in American football

Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar

Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar (born Sharmon Shah; June 28, 1974), known previously as Karim Abdul-Jabbar, is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL).

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AFC East

The American Football Conference – Eastern Division or AFC East is one of the four divisions of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL).

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AFC North

The American Football Conference – Northern Division or AFC North is one of the four divisions of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL).

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AFC West

The American Football Conference – Western Division or AFC West is one of the four divisions of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL).

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Alltel

Alltel was a landline, wireless and general telecommunications services provider, primarily based in the United States.

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American Football Conference

The American Football Conference (AFC) is one of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL), the highest professional level of American football in the United States.

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Astrodome

The NRG Astrodome, formerly and also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, was the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, United States.

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Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta.

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Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore.

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Barry Sanders

Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former football running back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons.

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Bill Carollo

William F. Carollo (born November 27, 1951) is a former American football official who officiated National Football League (NFL) games from 1989 through 2008.

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Bill Parcells

Duane Charles "Bill" Parcells (born August 22, 1941) is a former American football coach who served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 19 seasons.

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Bobby Ross

Robert Joseph Ross (born December 23, 1936) is an American former football coach.

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Brett Favre

Brett Lorenzo Favre (born October 10, 1969) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers.

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Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area.

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Canton, Ohio

Canton is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, Ohio, United States.

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Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago.

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Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati.

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Commanders Field

Commanders Field is an American football stadium located in Landover, Maryland, east of Washington, D.C. The stadium is the home of the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).

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Cris Carter

Graduel Christopher Darwin Carter (born November 25, 1965 in Troy, OH) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles (1987–1989), the Minnesota Vikings (1990–2001) and the Miami Dolphins (2002).

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Croke Park

Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh) is a Gaelic games stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

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Dan Reeves

Daniel Edward Reeves (January 19, 1944 – January 1, 2022) was an American professional football running back and coach in the National Football League (NFL).

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Dana Stubblefield

Dana William Stubblefield (born November 14, 1970) is an American former professional football player and convicted sex offender.

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Defensive tackle

A defensive tackle (DT) is a position in American football that typically lines up on the line of scrimmage, opposite one of the offensive guards; however, he may also line up opposite one of the offensive tackles.

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Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos are a professional American football franchise based in Denver.

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Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit.

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Dick Vermeil

Richard Albert Vermeil (born October 30, 1936) is an American former football coach who served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons.

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Dublin

Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and also the largest city by size on the island of Ireland.

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Estadio Azteca

Estadio Azteca is a football stadium located in Coyoacán, Mexico City.

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EverBank Stadium

EverBank Stadium is an American football stadium located in Jacksonville, Florida, that primarily serves as the home facility of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) and the headquarters of the professional wrestling promotions All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH).

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Flag of Tennessee

The flag of Tennessee displays an emblem on a field of red, with a strip of blue bordered by white on the fly.

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George Seifert

George Gerald Seifert (born January 22, 1940) is an American former football coach.

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Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States.

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Herman Moore

Herman Joseph Moore (born October 20, 1969) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons.

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History of the National Football League

The National Football League (NFL) was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) with ten teams from four states, all of whom existed in some form as participants of regional leagues in their respective territories.

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History of the Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans are the professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Houston

Houston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and in the Southern United States.

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Houston Texans

The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston.

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Jack Kent Cooke

Jack Kent Cooke (October 25, 1912 – April 6, 1997) was a Canadian-American businessman in broadcasting and professional sports.

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Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Jeff George

Jeffrey Scott George (born December 8, 1967) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons.

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Jermaine Lewis (American football, born 1974)

Jermaine Edward Lewis (born October 16, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).

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Jim E. Mora

James Ernest Mora (born May 24, 1935) is an American former football coach who served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons.

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Jim Fassel

James Edward Fassel (August 31, 1949 – June 7, 2021) was an American college and professional football player and coach.

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Joe Bugel

Joseph John Bugel (March 10, 1940 – June 28, 2020) was an American professional football coach in the National Football League (NFL).

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John Randle

John Anthony Randle (born December 12, 1967) is an American former football defensive tackle who played eleven seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).

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Jolly Roger

Jolly Roger is the traditional English name for the naval ensign flown to identify a pirate ship preceding or during an attack, during the early 18th century (the latter part of the Golden Age of Piracy).

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June Jones

June Sheldon Jones III (born February 19, 1953) is an American football coach and former player who was most recently the offensive coordinator of the Seattle Sea Dragons.

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Kevin Gilbride

Kevin Bernard Gilbride (born August 27, 1951) is an American football head coach.

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Linebacker

Linebacker (LB) is a playing position in gridiron football.

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List of NFL tied games

In the National Football League (NFL), a tied game occurs when a regular season game ends with both teams having an equal score after one 10-minute overtime period.

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Mark May

Mark Eric May (born November 2, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a guard for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1980s and 1990s.

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Mark Royals

Mark Alan Royals (born June 22, 1965) is a former American football punter in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Marv Albert

Marv Albert (born Marvin Philip Aufrichtig; June 12, 1941) is an American former sportscaster.

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Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

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Mexico City

Mexico City (Ciudad de México,; abbr.: CDMX; Central Nahuatl:,; Otomi) is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and the most populous city in North America.

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Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Greater Miami area.

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Michael Bates (American football)

Michael Dion Bates (born December 19, 1969) is an American former two-sport athlete who gained fame as a sprinter who won an Olympic bronze medal in the 200-meter dash in 1992.

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Mike Ditka

Michael Keller Ditka (born Michael Dyczko; October 18, 1939) is an American former football player, coach, and television commentator.

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Mike Hollis

Michael Shane Hollis (born May 22, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) from 1994 to 2003.

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Mike White (American football coach)

Michael Kavanaugh White (born January 4, 1936) is former American football player and coach.

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Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis.

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Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football (often abbreviated as MNF) is the branding used for broadcasts of National Football League (NFL) games that primarily broadcast on Monday nights.

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Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, often known as Music City, is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County.

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National Football Conference

The National Football Conference (NFC) is one of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional American football in the United States.

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National Football League

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).

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New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area.

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New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans.

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New York City

New York, often called New York City (to distinguish it from New York State) or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States.

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New York Giants

The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area.

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New York Jets

The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area.

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NFC East

The National Football Conference – Eastern Division or NFC East is one of the four divisions of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL).

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NFC North

The National Football Conference – Northern Division or NFC North is one of the four divisions of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL).

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NFC West

The National Football Conference – Western Division or NFC West is one of the four divisions of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL).

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NFL Coach of the Year Award

The National Football League Coach of the Year Award is presented annually by various news and sports organizations to the National Football League (NFL) head coach who has done the most outstanding job of working with the talent he has at his disposal.

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NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award

The National Football League Comeback Player of the Year Award refers to a number of awards that are given to a National Football League (NFL) player who overcomes adversity to return to remarkable performance, in the form of not being in the NFL the previous year, a severe injury, or simply poor performance.

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NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award

Several organizations give out NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards that are listed in the NFL Record and Fact Book and Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League.

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NFL Most Valuable Player Award

The National Football League Most Valuable Player Award (NFL MVP) is an award given by various entities to the American football player who is considered the most valuable in the National Football League (NFL) during the regular season.

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NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award

The National Football League Offensive Player of the Year Award is an annual American football award given by various organizations to the National Football League (NFL) player who is considered the top offensive player during the regular season.

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NFL on ABC

National television broadcasts of National Football League (NFL) games first aired on ABC from 1948 to 1951.

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NFL on CBS

The NFL on CBS is the branding used for broadcasts of National Football League (NFL) games that are produced by CBS Sports, the sports division of the CBS television network in the United States.

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NFL on ESPN

The NFL on ESPN is the branding used for broadcasts of National Football League (NFL) coverage on the networks of ESPN.

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NFL on Fox

The NFL on Fox (also known as Fox NFL) is the branding used for broadcasts of National Football League (NFL) games produced by Fox Sports and televised on the Fox broadcast network.

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NFL on NBC

The NFL on NBC is the branding used for broadcasts of National Football League (NFL) games that are produced by NBC Sports, and televised on the NBC television network and the Peacock streaming service in the United States. NBC had sporadically carried NFL games as early as 1939, including the championship and Pro Bowl through the 1950s and early 1960s.

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NFL on Thanksgiving Day

Since its inception in 1920, the National Football League (NFL) has played games on Thanksgiving Day, patterned upon the historic playing of college football games on and around the holiday.

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NFL on TNT

TNT Sunday Night Football also known as NFL on TNT was the name for the series of National Football League (NFL) broadcasts on Sundays produced by Turner Sports for Turner Network Television (TNT).

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NFL preseason

The National Football League preseason is the period each year during which NFL teams play several not-for-the-record exhibition games before the actual "regular" season starts.

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NFL regular season

The National Football League (NFL) regular season begins on the weekend following the first Monday of September (i.e, the weekend following the Labor Day holiday) and ends in early January, after which that season's playoffs tournament begins.

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NFL Rookie of the Year Award

Various entities present a National Football League Rookie of the Year Award each season to the top rookie(s) in the National Football League (NFL).

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Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders were a professional American football team that played in Oakland from its founding in 1960 to 1981 and again from 1995 to 2019 before relocating to the Las Vegas metropolitan area where they now play as the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Ohio State University

The Ohio State University (Ohio State or OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

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Orlando Pace

Orlando Lamar Pace (born November 4, 1975) is an American former football offensive tackle who played for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the St. Louis Rams.

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Pat Haden

Patrick Capper Haden (born January 23, 1953) is an American former professional football player and college administrator.

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Pete Carroll

Peter Clay Carroll (born September 15, 1951) is an American football executive and former coach who is an advisor for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).

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Peter Boulware

Peter Nicholas Boulware (born December 18, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for nine seasons with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).

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Phil Luckett

Phil Luckett is a retired official in the National Football League (NFL), having served from 1991 to 2005, and again in 2007.

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Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia.

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Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame Game

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is an annual National Football League (NFL) preseason exhibition game in Canton, Ohio, held the weekend of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's induction ceremonies.

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Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware.

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Quarterback

The quarterback (commonly abbreviated "QB"), colloquially known as the "signal caller", is a position in gridiron football.

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Red Cashion

Mason Lee "Red" Cashion (November 10, 1931February 10, 2019) was an American football official for 25 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), where he was the referee for two Super Bowls.

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Rich Brooks

Richard Llewellyn Brooks (born August 20, 1941) is a retired American football player and coach.

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Rich Kotite

Richard Edward Kotite (born October 13, 1942) is a former National Football League (NFL) player and coach.

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Richie Cunningham (American football)

Richard Anthony Cunningham (born August 18, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Rick Venturi

Rick Venturi (born February 23, 1946) is a former American football player, coach, and current broadcaster.

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Rob Moore (American football)

Robert Sean Moore (born September 27, 1968) is an American professional football coach and former player who is the wide receivers coach for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).

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Robert Brooks (American football)

Robert Darren Brooks (born June 23, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).

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Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium

Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, commonly known as RFK Stadium and originally known as District of Columbia Stadium, is a defunct multi-purpose stadium in Washington, D.C. It is located about due east of the U.S. Capitol building, near the west bank of the Anacostia River and next to the D.C. Armory.

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Rogers Centre

Rogers Centre (originally SkyDome) is a retractable roof stadium in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated at the base of the CN Tower near the northern shore of Lake Ontario.

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Running back

A running back (RB) is a member of the offensive backfield in gridiron football.

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Ryan McNeil (American football)

Ryan Darrell McNeil (born October 4, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

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Sam Wyche

Samuel David Wyche (January 5, 1945 – January 2, 2020) was an American football quarterback and coach.

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San Diego

San Diego is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast in Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border.

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San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers were a professional American football team in the National Football League (NFL).

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San Diego Stadium

San Diego Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in San Diego, California.

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San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners and nicknamed the Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle.

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Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, originally named Memphis Memorial Stadium, and later Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, is a football stadium located at the former Mid-South Fairgrounds in the Midtown area of Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

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St. Louis Rams

The St.

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Steve Mariucci

Stephen Ray Mariucci (born November 4, 1955), nicknamed "Mooch", is an American sportscaster and former football coach who was the head coach of two National Football League (NFL) teams, the San Francisco 49ers (1997–2002) and the Detroit Lions (2003–2005), and for a year at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Steve Young

Jon Steven Young (born October 11, 1961) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, most notably with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award

The Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award, or Super Bowl MVP, is presented annually to the most valuable player of the Super Bowl, the National Football League's (NFL) championship game.

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Super Bowl XVIII

Super Bowl XVIII was an American football game played on January 22, 1984, at Tampa Stadium between the National Football Conference (NFC) champion and defending Super Bowl XVII champion Washington Redskins and the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Los Angeles Raiders to determine the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 1983 season.

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Super Bowl XXXI

Super Bowl XXXI was an American football game between the American Football Conference (AFC) champion New England Patriots and the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Green Bay Packers to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 1996 season. 1997 NFL season and Super Bowl XXXI are 1997 in American football.

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Super Bowl XXXII

Super Bowl XXXII was an American football game played between the National Football Conference (NFC) champion and defending Super Bowl XXXI champion Green Bay Packers and the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Denver Broncos to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 1997 season. 1997 NFL season and Super Bowl XXXII are 1997 National Football League season.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (colloquially known as the Bucs) are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida.

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Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Terrell Davis

Terrell Lamar Davis (born October 28, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 to 2001.

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The NFL on NBC pregame show

The NBC television network's in-studio pre-game coverage for their National Football League game telecasts has been presented under various titles and formats throughout NBC's NFL coverage history.

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The Theater at Madison Square Garden

The Theater at Madison Square Garden is a theater located in New York City's Madison Square Garden (MSG).

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Tim Brown (American football)

Timothy Donell Brown (born July 22, 1966) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL).

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Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, formerly Fawcett Stadium, is a football stadium and entertainment complex in Canton, Ohio.

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Tom Hammond

Thomas Taylor Hammond (born May 10, 1944) is a Retired American sports commentator.

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Toronto

Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario.

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Troy Aikman

Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.

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Verne Lundquist

Merton Laverne Lundquist Jr. (born July 17, 1940) is a retired American sportscaster known for his long career with CBS Sports.

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Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award is presented annually by the National Football League (NFL) honoring a player's commitment to philanthropy and community impact, as well as his excellence on the field.

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Warrick Dunn

Warrick De'Mon Dunn (born January 5, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons.

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Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area.

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Wayne Fontes

Wayne Howard Joseph Fontes (born February 2, 1940) is a former American football coach and college and professional football player who was the head coach of the National Football League (NFL)'s Detroit Lions from 1988 to 1996.

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Wide receiver

A wide receiver (WR), also referred to as a wideout, and historically known as a split end (SE) or flanker (FL), is an eligible receiver in gridiron football.

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1983 Los Angeles Raiders season

The 1983 season was the Los Angeles Raiders' 14th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 24th season overall, and their second season in Los Angeles.

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1983 Washington Redskins season

The Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 52nd season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 47th in Washington, D.C. The season began with the team trying to win consecutive Super Bowls, following their victory in Super Bowl XVII against the Miami Dolphins.

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1989 NFL season

The 1989 NFL season was the 70th regular season of the National Football League. 1997 NFL season and 1989 NFL season are National Football League seasons.

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1997 Arizona Cardinals season

The Arizona Cardinals season was the franchise's 99th season, 78th season in the National Football League and the 10th in Arizona.

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1997 Baltimore Ravens season

The 1997 season was the Baltimore Ravens’ second season in the National Football League (NFL) and second under coach Ted Marchibroda.

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1997 Carolina Panthers season

The 1997 Carolina Panthers season was the franchise's 3rd season in the National Football League and the 3rd under head coach Dom Capers.

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1997 Chicago Bears season

The 1997 Chicago Bears season was their 78th regular season completed in the National Football League (NFL).

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1997 Dallas Cowboys season

The 1997 Dallas Cowboys season was the franchise's 38th season in the National Football League (NFL) and was the fourth and final season under head coach Barry Switzer.

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1997 Denver Broncos season

The 1997 season was the Denver Broncos' 28th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 38th overall.

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1997 Detroit Lions season

The 1997 Detroit Lions season was their 68th in the National Football League (NFL).

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1997 Green Bay Packers season

The 1997 Green Bay Packers season was their 79th season overall and their 77th in the National Football League (NFL).

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1997 Jacksonville Jaguars season

The 1997 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise's 3rd season in the National Football League and the 3rd under head coach Tom Coughlin.

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1997 Kansas City Chiefs season

The 1997 season was the Kansas City Chiefs' 28th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 38th overall.

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1997 Miami Dolphins season

The 1997 season was the Miami Dolphins' 32nd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 28th overall, their eighth under general manager Eddie Jones and their second under head coach Jimmy Johnson.

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1997 Minnesota Vikings season

The 1997 season was the Minnesota Vikings' 37th in the National Football League (NFL) and their sixth under head coach Dennis Green.

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1997 New Orleans Saints season

The 1997 New Orleans Saints season was the franchise’s 31st season in the National Football League (NFL), and 24th at the Louisiana Superdome.

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1997 NFL draft

The 1997 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. 1997 NFL season and 1997 NFL draft are 1997 National Football League season and 1997 in American football.

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1997 Oakland Raiders season

The 1997 season was the Oakland Raiders' 28th in the National Football League, their 38th overall, their 3rd since their return to Oakland, and their first under head coach Joe Bugel.

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1997 Pittsburgh Steelers season

The 1997 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 65th season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League.

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1997 San Francisco 49ers season

The 1997 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 48th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 52nd overall.

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1997 Seattle Seahawks season

The 1997 Seattle Seahawks season was the team's 22nd season with the National Football League (NFL).

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1997 St. Louis Rams season

The 1997 St. Louis Rams season was the team's 60th year with the National Football League (NFL) and the third season in St. Louis.

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1997 Tennessee Oilers season

The 1997 Tennessee Oilers season was their 38th season overall and 28th in the National Football League (NFL).

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1997 World Series

The 1997 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 1997 season.

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2002 NFL season

The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League (NFL). 1997 NFL season and 2002 NFL season are National Football League seasons.

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2006 NFL season

The 2006 NFL season was the 87th regular season of the National Football League (NFL). 1997 NFL season and 2006 NFL season are National Football League seasons.

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2016 NFL season

The 2016 NFL season was the 97th season in the history of the National Football League (NFL) and the 51st of the Super Bowl era. 1997 NFL season and 2016 NFL season are National Football League seasons.

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2023 Denver Broncos season

The 2023 season was the Denver Broncos' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 64th overall.

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See also

1997 National Football League season

1997 in American football

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_NFL_season

Also known as 1997 National Football League season, NFL season, 1997, The 1997 NFL season.

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