Relive the Houston Oilers’ memorable 1979 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the exciting season-opening win over the Redskins all the way through the controversial loss in the AFC Championship Game, as told in the original accounts of the games.The Luv Ya Blue Oilers were a full-fledged NFL power in 1979, and leading the way was a record-setting ram of a running back, Earl Campbell. The future Hall of Famer followed up his smashing rookie season with an even better campaign as he led Houston back to the brink of the Super Bowl. Along the way there were many highlights, including an amazing comeback from a 24-point deficit against the Bengals, an exciting Thanksgiving win over the Cowboys in the Battle for Texas, and a brutal win over the hated Steelers on a Monday night in a rocking Astrodome. All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Bum Phillips’ Oilers from start to finish as they put together one of the greatest seasons in franchise history.As an added bonus, links to many video films and highlights are included to add more depth to the story of the 1979 Oilers. Whether you are a die-hard Oilers fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1979 Houston Oilers.
