Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana
January 12, 1975; Attendance: 80,997

The Steelers, in their initial Super Bowl appearance, took on the experienced Minnesota Vikings, who were in their third Super Bowl and their second in a row.

The Steelers struggled through a first half in which the only score was a produced by the Steelers' defense when Dwight White sacked Viking quarterback Fran Tarkenton in the end zone for a safety 7:49 into the second period.

The Steelers forced another break and took advantage on the second-half kickoff when Minnesota's Bill Brown fumbled and Marv Kellum recovered for Pittsburgh on the Vikings' 30.

After Rocky Bleier failed to gain a yard on first down, Franco Harris carried 3 consecutive times for 24 yards, a loss of 3, and a 9-yard touchdown run, giving the Steelers a 9-0 lead.

Though its offense was completely stymied by Pittsburgh's defense, Minnesota made it close with 10 minutes to play when Matt Blair blocked Bobby Walden's punt and Terry Brown recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown.

Fred Cox's kick failed and the Steelers led 9-6.

But in true champion fashion, the Steelers came right back, taking the ensuring kickoff and marching 66 yards in 11 plays, culminating with Terry Bradshaw's 4 yard touchdown pass to Larry Brown.

Pittsburgh's defense held Minnesota to only 119 yards of total offense, including a Super Bowl record low of 17 yards rushing.

The Steelers, meanwhile, gained 333 yards, including Harris's record 158 yards on 34 carries.

Super Bowl IX
Team	1st Quarter	2nd Quarter	3rd Quarter	4th Quarter	Final
Pittsburgh (AFC)	0	2	7	7	16
Minnesota (NFC)	0	0	0	6	6

 

Pitt -  Safety, White downed Tarkenton in end zone (7:49)
Pitt -  Harris 9 run (Gerela kick) (1:35)
Minn -  T. Brown recovered blocked punt in end zone (kick failed) (4:27)
Pitt -  L. Brown 4 pass from Bradshaw (Gerela kick) (11:29)