1.7K views · 57 reactions | December 24, 1978: The Houston Oilers defeat the Miami Dolphins 17-9 at the Orange Bowl in the first ever AFC Wildcard Game. Dave McDermand narrates this NFL Films highlight video. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this video. | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl | Facebook

28K views · 408 reactions | On September 12, 1976 the Tampa Bay...

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1978-9-3 Houston Oilers @ Atlanta Falcons (Earl Campbell 73-yard touchdown run) | On this day in Professional Football History

1978 Houston Oilers Team Season Highlights "The Oiler Cannonball"

1978-10-8 Houston Oilers @ Oakland Raiders (Mike Renfro 58-yard touch down pass from Dan Pastorini) | On this day in Professional Football History

1978-10-8 Houston Oilers @ Oakland Raiders (Mike Renfro 58-yard touch down pass from Dan Pastorini) | On this day in Professional Football History

🏈On January 6, 1980 the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Houston Oilers 27-13 in the AFC Championship Game at Three Rivers Stadium. The Steelers held the Oilers to only 24 rushing yards, but were also aided by a very controversial non-touchdown call. With a chance to tie the game in the 3rd quarter, the Oilers Dan Pastorini threw a pass to Mike Renfro at the back of the end zone, and Renfro caught it for a touchdown with both feet in bounds before he fell out of the end zone. TV replays suggested a