Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football debuts with Howard Cosell hosting along with Frank Gifford and Don Meredith.

Johnny Unitas gets pulled from the game after throwing 2 interceptions in the first half and Len Dawson throws 4 TDs to seal the game for the Chiefs.

Future defensive line coach for the Steelers, Dick LeBeau gets 2 interceptions to beat the Bears.

Green Bay get 2 TD passes from Bart Starr and a late field goal to beat the Chargers

John Madden makes his MNF debut as coach of the Raiders

Howard Cosell gives updates on the recently reinstated Mohamed Ali fight with Jerry Quarry.

This is the “We’re number one in the nation” broadcast. Don Meredith’s reaction to unhappy fans watching their Oilers lose again.

Ken Houston stops Walt Garrison on the 1 yard line as time expires to give Washington the win.

Don Meredith announces “We’re in the Mile High City, so am I”

Dolphins enter the game with 31 consecutive home wins. During halftime, Harry Reasoner, ABC anchorman gives an update on the assassination attempt on president Gerald Ford a few hours before the game.

Detroit Lions open their new stadium, The Pontiac Silverdome.

A new theme song is introduced.

Monday Night Football sees its first overtime game.

49ers defensive end, Tommy Hart gets 6 sacks.

Color analyst sings a New York Jets fight song written by Jets Coach Lou Holtz.

Joe Namath gets the starting role in his final NFL game.

The Crew enjoy nachos during the game and help popularize the Texan snack.

MNF airs a Sunday night game for the first time.

Patriots Wide Receiver, Darryl Stingley received a 5 minute ovation after suffering an injury that resulted in him being quadriplegic a year earlier.

This is the final game played in the NFL before the players strike.

Howard Cosell makes a remark about Alvin Garrett, referring to his as a “Little monkey” which eventually led to him being fired after week 15.

Dan Marino makes his NFL debut.