 The opening contest of the 1979 season saw a poignant moment as former New England Patriots wide receiver Darryl Stingley was introduced to a sellout crowd at the Patriots' Schaefer Stadium.Stingley had been paralyzed in a preseason game the year before and was making his first visit to the stadium since the accident.During the 1980 season, "Monday Night Football" continued its tradition of featuring notable guests during the half-time show, from a variety of different industries and backgrounds.