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Super Bowl V: Unitas and Colts win turnover-filled game over Cowboys

SUPER BOWL 5

Jan. 17, 1971

At Miami_79,204

Baltimore 0..6..0.10_16

Dallas 3.10..0..0_13

The first Super Bowl under the merger ended in high drama, but only after both teams struggled through 60 minutes of turnovers. The Colts fumbled five times (losing three) and threw three interceptions. The Cowboys lost one fumble and also threw three interceptions.

With Dallas leading 6-0 in the second quarter, Johnny Unitas threw a pass off the fingertips of receiver Eddie Hinton and defensive back Mel Renfro and into the waiting arms of tight end John Mackey, who sped for a 75-yard score.