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Tight, defensive battle had ‘Immaculate’ ending

It is a play that will forever be a part of Steelers history.

A play fans from all generations have talked about for years and will continue to talk about for years to come. A play that happened 50 years ago, on Saturday, Dec. 23, 1972. A play that was voted the Greatest Play in NFL history.

A play that quite simply, was immaculate.

The Steelers were hosting the Oakland Raiders in an AFC Divisional Round game in front of 50,327 fans at Three Rivers Stadium. Because of the blackout rules at the time, the game wasn’t televised within a 75-mile radius of Pittsburgh,

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