Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_45 (attendance INTEGER, date VARCHAR, week VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the highest attendance for the game before week 13 on December 9, 1973?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(attendance) FROM table_name_45 WHERE date = "december 9, 1973" AND week < 13