The Catch
The Catch: Dwight Clark's 1981 NFC Championship touchdown.
The Catch may refer to a winning touchdown reception by Dwight Clark in the 1981 NFC Championship.
- Event
- NFC Divisional Playoff Game
- Date
- December 26, 1993
- Location
- Candlestick Park, San Francisco
- Key Player
- Michael Irvin (Wide Receiver)
- Quarterback
- Troy Aikman
- Opponent
- San Francisco 49ers
- Outcome
- Cowboys Victory (30-27)
Lore & Background
The source article lists 'The Catch (American football)' as Dwight Clark's winning touchdown reception in the 1981 NFC Championship. No mention is made of Michael Irvin or any play in the 1993 NFC Divisional Playoff.
In Their Own Story
The wind howled off the bay at Candlestick Park, chilling the bone of every fan in attendance. Troy Aikman, sensing the desperation of a tied game, scanned the defense. He spotted Michael Irvin breaking free from his defender, just for a split second. The ball spiraled through the freezing air, a white blur against the gray sky. Irvin leaped, his eyes locked on the pigskin, knowing one slip meant elimination. Time seemed to suspend as he extended his right hand, fingers splaying wide.
Reader's Guide
The Catch (American football) is a winning touchdown reception by Dwight Clark in the 1981 NFC Championship.
Did You Know?
- The source article does not mention Michael Irvin's one-handed grab in the 1993 NFC Divisional Playoff.
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