1985 Pro Bowl
The 1985 Pro Bowl was the NFL's 35th annual all-star game which featured the outstanding performers from the 1984 season. The game was played on Sunday, January 27, 1985, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii before a crowd of 50,385.[1] The final score was AFC 22, NFC 14.[2]
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| Date | January 27, 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Stadium | Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii | ||||||||||||||||||
| MVP | Mark Gastineau (New York Jets) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Referee | Chuck Heberling | ||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance | 50,385 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Network | ABC | ||||||||||||||||||
| Announcers | Frank Gifford, Don Meredith & Lynn Swann | ||||||||||||||||||
Chuck Noll of the Pittsburgh Steelers led the AFC team against an NFC team coached by Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka.[3] The referee was Chuck Heberling.[1]
Mark Gastineau of the New York Jets was named the game's Most Valuable Player.[2] Players on the winning AFC team received $10,000 apiece while the NFC participants each took home $5,000.[4]
AFC roster
Offense
| Position | Starter(s) | Reserve(s) |
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| Quarterback | 13 Dan Marino, Miami | 17 Dave Krieg, Seattle |
| Running back | 32 Marcus Allen, L. A. Raiders 23 Sammy Winder, Denver |
28 Greg Bell, Buffalo 41 Earnest Jackson, San Diego 24 Freeman McNeil, N.Y. Jets |
| Wide receiver | 85 Mark Duper, Miami 82 John Stallworth, Pittsburgh |
89 Mark Clayton, Miami 80 Steve Largent, Seattle |
| Tight end | 82 Ozzie Newsome, Cleveland | 46 Todd Christensen, L.A. Raiders |
| Offensive tackle | 78 Anthony Muñoz, Cincinnati 76 Brian Holloway, New England |
70 Henry Lawrence, L. A. Raiders |
| Offensive guard | 73 John Hannah, New England 64 Ed Newman, Miami |
63 Mike Munchak, Houston |
| Center | 57 Dwight Stephenson, Miami | 52 Mike Webster, Pittsburgh |
Defense
| Position | Starter(s) | Reserve(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive end | 99 Mark Gastineau, N.Y. Jets 75 Howie Long, L.A. Raiders |
67 Art Still, Kansas City |
| Defensive tackle | 72 Joe Nash, Seattle | 73 Bob Baumhower, Miami 73 Joe Klecko, N.Y. Jets |
| Outside linebacker | 53 Rod Martin, L.A. Raiders 57 Mike Merriweather, Pittsburgh |
56 Andre Tippett, New England |
| Inside linebacker | 56 Robin Cole, Pittsburgh 57 Steve Nelson, New England |
77 A.J. Duhe, Miami |
| Cornerback | 37 Lester Hayes, L.A. Raiders 22 Mike Haynes, L.A. Raiders |
22 Dave Brown, Seattle |
| Free safety | 20 Deron Cherry, Kansas City | 26 Vann McElroy, L.A. Raiders |
| Strong safety | 45 Kenny Easley, Seattle | |
Special teams
| Position | Starter(s) | Reserve(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Punter | 4 Reggie Roby, Miami | |
| Placekicker | 9 Norm Johnson, Seattle | |
| Kick returner | 83 Louis Lipps, Pittsburgh | |
| Special Teamer | 50 Fredd Young, Seattle | |
NFC roster
Offense
| Position | Starter(s) | Reserve(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 16 Joe Montana, San Francisco | 15 Neil Lomax, St. Louis |
| Running back | 29 Eric Dickerson, L.A. Rams 34 Walter Payton, Chicago |
20 Wendell Tyler, San Francisco 32 James Wilder, Tampa Bay |
| Wide receiver | 81 Roy Green, St. Louis 81 Art Monk, Washington |
80 James Lofton, Green Bay 82 Mike Quick, Philadelphia |
| Tight end | 82 Paul Coffman, Green Bay | 84 Doug Cosbie, Dallas |
| Offensive tackle | 66 Joe Jacoby, Washington 78 Mike Kenn, Atlanta |
71 Keith Fahnhorst, San Francisco |
| Offensive guard | 51 Randy Cross, San Francisco 60 Russ Grimm, Washington |
72 Kent Hill, Los Angeles Rams |
| Center | 56 Fred Quillan, San Francisco | 56 Doug Smith, Los Angeles Rams |
Defense
| Position | Starter(s) | Reserve(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive end | 95 Richard Dent, Chicago 63 Lee Roy Selmon, Tampa Bay |
75 Bruce Clark, New Orleans |
| Defensive tackle | 99 Dan Hampton, Chicago | 54 Randy White, Dallas |
| Outside linebacker | 57 Rickey Jackson, New Orleans 56 Lawrence Taylor, N. Y. Giants |
58 Keena Turner, San Francisco |
| Inside linebacker | 50 Mike Singletary, Chicago 54 E. J. Junior, St. Louis |
53 Harry Carson, N. Y. Giants |
| Cornerback | 28 Darrell Green, Washington 42 Ronnie Lott, San Francisco |
36 Mark Haynes, N.Y. Giants |
| Free safety | 22 Dwight Hicks, San Francisco | |
| Strong safety | 25 Todd Bell, Chicago | 27 Carlton Williamson, San Francisco |
Special teams
| Position | Starter(s) | Reserve(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Punter | 10 Brian Hansen, New Orleans | |
| Placekicker | 3 Jan Stenerud, Minnesota | |
| Kick returner | 80 Henry Ellard, L.A. Rams | |
| Special Teamer | 40 Bill Bates, Dallas | |
References
- "1985 Pro Bowl game book" (PDF). NFL Game Statistics & Information. National Football League. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 31, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
- "AFC's defense scoops up Pro Bowl win". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. AP. January 28, 1985. p. 18. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- "49ers, Dolphins get another shot Sunday in Pro Bowl tilt". The Vindicator (Youngstown, Ohio). AP. January 26, 1985. p. 14. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
- "NFL Pro Bowl history". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
External links
- "1985 Pro Bowl players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
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