1981 Pro Bowl

National Football League all-star game August 2023 March 2026 pb 1981 1981 Pro Bowl logo.gif AFC NFC 0 3 7 6 0 0 0 12 February 1, 1981 Aloha Stadium Honolulu, Hawaii Sam Rutigliano Cleveland Browns Leeman Bennett Atlanta Falcons Eddie Murray Detroit Lions Gordon McCarter 50,360 ABC Frank Gifford, Howard Cosell, Fran Tarkenton & Lynn Swann The 1981 Pro Bowl was the NFL's 31st annual all-star game which featured the outstanding performers from the 1980 season. The game was played on Sunday, February 1, 1981, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The final score was NFC 21, AFC 7.1981 Pro Bowl game book http://www.nflgsis.com/1980/Post/05/55140/Gamebook.pdf NFL Game Statistics & Information National Football League PDF January 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222241/http://www.nflgsis.com/1980/Post/05/55140/Gamebook.pdf March 3, 2016 live Sam Rutigliano of the Cleveland Browns led the AFC team against an NFC team coached by Atlanta Falcons head coach Leeman Bennett. The referee was Gordon McCarter. Rookie placekicker Eddie Murray of the Detroit Lions was named the game's Most Valuable Player.NFC Clobbers AFC in Pro Bowl https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tk4NAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rW0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5176%2C94062 January 16, 2012 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 2, 1981 AP 20 Players on the winning NFC team received $5,000 apiece while the AFC participants each took home $2,500.NFL Pro Bowl history http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/10540742 CBSSports.com January 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20110810235233/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/10540742 August 10, 2011 live The game was the first in NFL history played in February.January 2012 AFC roster Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Quarterback17 Brian Sipe, Cleveland14 Dan Fouts, San DiegoRunning back34 Earl Campbell, Houston20 Joe Cribbs, Buffalo33 Kenny King, OaklandFullback43 Mike Pruitt, Cleveland32 Franco Harris, PittsburghWide receiver83 John Jefferson, San Diego18 Charlie Joiner, San Diego80 Jerry Butler, Buffalo86 Stanley Morgan, New EnglandTight end89 Kellen Winslow, San Diego87 Dave Casper, HoustonOffensive tackle73 Doug Dieken, Cleveland79 Marvin Powell, N.Y. Jets78 Art Shell, OaklandOffensive guard73 John Hannah, New England64 Joe DeLamielleure, Cleveland63 Doug Wilkerson, San DiegoCenter52 Mike Webster, Pittsburgh54 Tom DeLeone, Cleveland Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Defensive end71 Fred Dean, San Diego67 Art Still, Kansas City85 Julius Adams, New EnglandDefensive tackle79 Gary Johnson, San Diego74 Louie Kelcher, San Diego76 Fred Smerlas, BuffaloOutside linebacker52 Robert Brazile, Houston83 Ted Hendricks, Oakland59 Jack Ham, PittsburghInside linebacker58 Jack Lambert, Pittsburgh57 Steve Nelson, New EnglandCornerback37 Lester Hayes, Oakland40 Mike Haynes, New England27 Greg Stemrick, HoustonFree safety26 Gary Barbaro, Kansas City48 Tim Fox, New EnglandStrong safety31 Donnie Shell, Pittsburgh Special teams PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Punter  8 Ray Guy, OaklandPlacekicker  1 John Smith, New EnglandKick returner86 J.T. Smith, Kansas City NFC roster Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Quarterback10 Steve Bartkowski, Atlanta7 Ron Jaworski, PhiladelphiaRunning back34 Walter Payton, Chicago32 Ottis Anderson, St. Louis20 Billy Sims, DetroitFullback31 William Andrews, AtlantaWide receiver17 Harold Carmichael, Philadelphia80 James Lofton, Green Bay84 Alfred Jenkins, Atlanta28 Ahmad Rashad, Minnesota83 Pat Tilley, St. LouisTight end88 Jimmie Giles, Tampa Bay80 Junior Miller, AtlantaOffensive tackle72 Dan Dierdorf, St. Louis78 Mike Kenn, Atlanta67 Pat Donovan, DallasOffensive guard72 Kent Hill, L.A. Rams68 Herbert Scott, Dallas60 Dennis Harrah, L.A. RamsCenter61 Rich Saul, Los Angeles57 Jeff Van Note, Atlanta Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Defensive end 60 Al Baker, Detroit63 Lee Roy Selmon, Tampa Bay99 Dan Hampton, ChicagoDefensive tackle65 Charlie Johnson, Philadelphia54 Randy White, Dallas90 Larry Brooks, L.A. RamsOutside linebacker59 Matt Blair, Minnesota10 Brad Van Pelt, N.Y. Giants56 Dave Lewis, Tampa BayInside linebacker53 Bob Breunig, Dallas64 Jack Reynolds, L.A. RamsCornerback49 Rod Perry, L.A. Rams27 Pat Thomas, L.A. Rams24 Lemar Parrish, WashingtonFree safety21 Nolan Cromwell, Los AngelesStrong safety45 Gary Fencik, Chicago Special teams PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Punter13 Dave Jennings, N.Y. GiantsPlacekicker  3 Eddie Murray, DetroitKick returner21 Mike Nelms, Washington References 35em External links 1981 Pro Bowl players https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1980/probowl.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com January 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120120030330/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1980/probowl.htm January 20, 2012 live Category:Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Category:American football competitions in Honolulu Category:February 1981 sports events in the United States