The+Immaculate+Reception

The Immaculate Reception: an NFL Controversy

**On December 23, 1972 the Pittsburgh Steelers were playing at their home stadium against the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the AFC (American Football Conference) playoffs. With only seconds remaining in the game, it looked as though the Steelers were destined to lose, but then suddenly one play changed everything. On this page you will find information related to that play and the controversy that still surrounds it. Students will be asked to review all the information posted here (including the videos) and then make an argument for or against the referee's decision being correct.**

Cast of Characters
 * = **Terry Bradshaw** ||= **Frenchy Fuqua** ||= **Franco Harris** ||= **Jack Tatum** ||
 * = [[image:http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91Gocn%2ByWbL._SL1500_.jpg width="210" height="256" caption=" Steelers quarterback"]] ||= [[image:http://www.go4thestars.com/4909jf.jpg width="207" height="260" caption=" Steelers half back"]] ||= [[image:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fEoU5k6DIlI/Uf1PbvlwBLI/AAAAAAAAAzg/kDRrhj-ixXU/s1600/shof_franco_harris_run_clr.jpg width="202" height="267" caption="Steelers rookie fullback"]] ||= [[image:http://www.theheismanwinners.com/images/tatum_1_.jpg width="220" height="271" caption="Raiders defensive back"]] ||

|| Part 2 || Part 3 || Part 4 || Slow motion video of the play How the play got its name ||
 * Part 1
 * [[file:immaculate reception_New York Times.pdf]] || [[file:Immaculate Reception turns 40.pdf]] || [[file:immaculate reception_conspiracy theory.pdf]] || Original broadcast