Fred Biletnikoff, but on 3rd down, a blitz by Mike Wagner forced Stabler to throw the ball away, and the team to setting for a 24-yard Blanda field goal, and the Steelers still led, 17–13. Oakland got the ball back for a chance to drive for a go-ahead touchdown, but J. T. Thomas made a clutch interception and returned the ball 37 yards to the Raiders 24. Harris then scored on a 21-yard rushing touchdown to put the game away. Harris rushed for 111 yards and 2 scores, while Rocky Bleier added 98 rushing yards and 2 receptions for 25. Branch finished the game with 9 receptions for 186 yards and a touchdown. This was the third postseason meeting between the Steelers and Raiders. Both teams split the previous meetings. Super Bowl IX: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Minnesota Vikings 6 This was the first Super Bowl meeting between the Steelers and Vikings. Quotes Curt Gowdy and Don Meredith of NBC Television calling the Sea of Hands at the 1974 AFC Divisional Playoffs. Gowdy – Meredith – Gowdy – Bill King of KNBR calling the Sea of Hands at the 1974 AFC Divisional Playoffs. – References Total Football: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League () The Sporting News Complete Super Bowl Book 1995 () National Football League playoffs Playoffs Los Angeles Rams postseason December 1974 sports events in the United States January 1975 sports events in the United States