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Buffalo Officiating Crew, 1973
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:20 pm
by JoeZagorski
Hey Guys,
Hi! Do any of you know who comprised the officiating crew in the epic game between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets on December 16, 1973? That was the game that O.J. Simpson broke the 2,000-yard rushing barrier. Thanks.
Joe Zagorski
Re: Buffalo Officiating Crew, 1973
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 7:06 pm
by Wendell02
According to the gamebook:
Referee - Bob Frederic (71)
Umpire - Lou Palazzi (51)
Head Linesman - Cal Lepore (72)
Line Judge - Royal Cathcart (16)
Back Judge - Don Wedge (87)
Field Judge - Bob Wortman (84)
Re: Buffalo Officiating Crew, 1973
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:02 pm
by JoeZagorski
Thanks Wendell!
Joe Zagorski
Re: Buffalo Officiating Crew, 1973
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 12:51 am
by Gary Najman
Wendell02 wrote:According to the gamebook:
Referee - Bob Frederic (71)
Umpire - Lou Palazzi (51)
Head Linesman - Cal Lepore (72)
Line Judge - Royal Cathcart (16)
Back Judge - Don Wedge (87)
Field Judge - Bob Wortman (84)
For the record, Lepore (1974) and Wedge (1976) became referees afterwards, and Palazzi (Giants) and Cathcart (49ers) were former players.