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In, the Vikings, led by Tarkenton and running back Chuck Foreman, got off to a 10 – 0 start and easily won another division title.

However, the Vikings lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs, 17 – 14, on a controversial touchdown pass from the Cowboys ' quarterback Roger Staubach to wide receiver Drew Pearson that became known as the Hail Mary.

The touchdown was controversial because many felt that Pearson pushed off on Vikings defensive back Nate Wright, which is pass interference and a violation of the rules.

As the Metropolitan Stadium crowd was stunned to learn that no penalty was called, debris was thrown on the field for several minutes.

A Corby's Whiskey bottle struck game official, Armen Terzian, rendering him unconscious.