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Narrated by Burt Lancaster, this video is a look back at pro football's first half century. Created by NFL Films, this Polygram release includes clips of historic battles from the gridiron. Part of the studio classics edition, this tape is a tribute to every pre-millionaire athlete who ever strapped on the pads and cleats for the simple love of the game. Highlights include "Dandy" Don Meredith and his last game with the Dallas Cowboys versus the "Purple People Eaters" and the rest of the Minnesota Vikings. Rare black-and-white footage of old-time iron-man football completes this pigskin retrospective.