Description: This is a full ticket to the 1980 Holiday Bowl game played December 19, 1980 in San Diego, Ca. Game was played between SMU Mustangs and the BYU Cougars. Ticket is complete and was handled at the game. There is a soft crease on top edge in center. Beyond that only minor dings from being handled. Any questions let me know. This ticket was one of then SAN DIEGO CHARGERS owner GENE KLEIN's tickets. Klein had a group of tickets for the game for family and friends. This game had several future NFL stars involved in what has become known as the "Miracle Bowl". QB Jim McMahon (Chi Bears), RB Erik Dickerson (LA Rams), and RB Craig James (NE Patriots). Following is a game summary of the 4th quarter. BYU had never won a bowl game in school history, losing all four previous bowl games. For the first 56 minutes of the 1980 Holiday Bowl, it seemed the Cougars were destined for another defeat. BYU's defense couldn't handle SMU's offense, as James ran for 225 yards and Dickerson added 110. With just four minutes left in the game, the Mustangs scored to take a commanding 45–25 lead.Many BYU fans started leaving the stadium. McMahon screamed at them, declaring that the game wasn't over yet. He promptly threw a touchdown pass to Matt Braga, and BYU recovered an onside kick. The Cougars quickly marched down the field, ending the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run by Scott Phillips. SMU's lead had now been trimmed to 45–39. The Cougar defense forced the Mustangs to punt on their next possession. BYU's Bill Schoepflin blocked the punt by SMU's Eric Kaifes with 13 seconds left. The Cougar offense took over at the 41-yard line, with the game on the line.After throwing two incomplete passes, McMahon launched a Hail Mary into the end zone as time expired. Smothered by four SMU defenders, BYU tight end Clay Brown somehow managed to leap above them and haul in the football, scoring one of the most miraculous touchdowns in college football history. With the score tied, BYU's Kurt Gunther kicked the winning extra point to give the Cougars a miracle 46–45 victory. BYU scored 21 points in the last 2:33. Jim McMahon completed 32 of 49 passes for 446 yards to share MVP honors with SMU's Craig James.
Price: 65 USD
Location: Orinda, California
End Time: 2025-01-14T16:14:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Player: Jim McMahon
Original/Reproduction: Original
Item: Ticket Stub
Grade: Ungraded
Year: 1980
Sport: Football
Team: SMU Mustangs - BYU Cougars
