1. This was the Cowboys' seventh consecutive season making the NFL playoffs, a new record at the time. The 49ers were appearing for the third year in a row. How were they eliminated from the playoffs those two previous seasons? Lost to the Cowboys both years Lost to the Cowboys in 1970 and the Vikings in 1971 Lost to the Vikings in 1970 and the Cowboys in 1971 Lost to the Cowboys in 1970 and the Redskins in 1971

2. Both teams had ample talent in their lineups. Many of the 1972 Cowboys went on to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Of the 1972 49ers listed below, who was the first one elected to the Hall? Gene Washington Jimmy Johnson Ken Willard John Brodie

3. The Cowboys, defending Super Bowl champions in 1972, had two players on their roster who later took teams to the Super Bowl as head coach. Who were they? Bill Callahan & Sam Wyche Bill Cowher & Forrest Gregg Mike Ditka & Dan Reeves Jeff Fischer & Mike Shanahan

4. Who were the starting quarterbacks for the two teams in this 1972 game? Roger Staubach & Steve Spurrier Craig Morton & Steve Spurrier Craig Morton & John Brodie Roger Staubach & John Brodie

5. Who was the coach of the 49ers in 1972? Dick Nolan Bill Walsh Monte Clark Jack Christiansen

6. What was the widest margin by which the Cowboys trailed in this game before beginning their comeback? 28-13 21-3 28-7 28-16

7. San Francisco running back Larry Schreiber accounted for three of the 49ers' four touchdowns, each on a one-yard run. How did they score their other touchdown? Vic Washington caught a 17-yard pass from John Brodie Vic Washington ran the opening kickoff back 97 yards Gene Washington caught a 17-yard pass from John Brodie Gene Washington caught a 17-yard option pass from Vic Washington

8. After the Cowboys scored to come within 28-23, what happened on the ensuing onside kick? The 49ers fumbled the kickoff Neither of these The Cowboys faked kicking left, then kicked right Both of these

9. Who scored the Cowboys' winning touchdown? Calvin Hill Lance Alworth Walt Garrison Ron Sellers

10. What other event, perhaps more notable than this game, had occurred earlier that day? Baseball legend Roberto Clemente died in a plane crash Former US President Harry Truman passed away Apollo 17, the final US lunar mission, landed on the moon The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Oakland Raiders on the famous "Immaculate Reception"