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date in Michigan History: January
24, 1982 |
| Super Bowl XVI is held at the Pontiac
Silverdome. |
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Ray Wersching kicked four field goals and
Joe Montana's controlled passing helped the San Francisco 49ers win
their first NFL championship with a 26-21 victory over the Cincinnati
Bengals. The game was held at the Pontiac Silverdome, 25 miles from
downtown Detroit. It was the first time a Super Bowl was held in a
cold-weather climate; the previous 15 games had been held in warm
climates.
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