The 840 runs scored by the Reds in 1975 were the most in the league that season and their +254 run differential was also the best in the league. Baseball, to me, reached its peak in the 1970’s. 5 offense.The Packers in the ‘60s were the pinnacle franchise of the NFL.
West title by six games over the second-place Kansas City Royals. West Champion Minnesota Twins, sweeping them in three games. “Dynasty” is a term that’s not thrown around very often. It was not like today when you could see pretty much every game that was played.Kids instead of playing video games and being on their phones actually went outside and played baseball. That certainly counts for plenty, considering it’s never been done since.The Raiders of the ‘70s and early ‘80s were a team no one wanted to face. Rated 0 points - posted 7 years ago by PenseeCorner in category Sports. Johnny Bench was the series MVP, hitting two home runs in game four to help the Reds clinch the World Series.If you enjoy hearing from the legends of pro sports, then be sure to tune into “The Grueling Truth” sports shows, "Where the legends speak" The Reds would prevail in the seventh game in Boston coming from 3-0 down in the sixth inning and winning the game in their final at-bat 4-3 on a bloop single by future hall of fame second baseman Joe Morgan.The 1970 Orioles had one the greatest starting rotations in Major League Baseball history as they boasted three 20 game winners. The Raiders of the ‘70s and early ‘80s were a team no one wanted to face. Baseball was a special sport in the 1970’s, as the baseball “Game of the Week” on NBC was a special occasion on Saturday afternoons. Only two of those teams would make it to the Final Four.
The two top ranked teams at the beginning of the 1986 season were Georgia Tech and Michigan. They reached five Super Bowls in that span, winning all of them, all while doing so with two quarterbacks: Joe Montana and Steve Young. Feb 17, 2017 at 9:13a ET Inside access. What It Is: Pretty easily the greatest theme music to a (non-sequel) sports movie (Rocky) in history -- and certainly the best theme song a main character could ask for. The Orioles would go on to win the series in five games.The 1975 Reds won more games, but the 1976 Reds never lost in the postseason. That’s otherworldly and something that never happens. Cameron DaSilva They were more dominant in the regular season than any other team on this list.In the regular season, the Reds finished an unbelievable 20 games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the N.L. The Patriots are the only team to match that kind of dominance.The Patriots’ dynasty has been longer than any other in NFL history, and it’s by many standards the most impressive. Otto Graham was the stud behind their dominances in the ‘50s with Paul Brown as the head coach.The Lions were also one of the best franchises of that era, but ultimately the Browns had a more impressive resume. They did so by winning their division seven times, making it all the way to the AFC Championship game six times.Chuck Noll was the coaching mastermind behind it all – the Steel Curtain, the high-scoring offense with Terry Bradshaw, the physical ground game – winning four Super Bowls during his time in Pittsburgh. The Reds were the only team in the National League to have a winning record on the road, going 44–37.The Reds swept the high-powered and talented Pittsburgh Pirates in three straight games. They also boasted a terrific starting eight that could put a lot of runs on the board quickly.The Orioles ran away with the A.L. But that success came at the very end of the decade as San Antonio captured the 1999 NBA championship.
They were supremely athletic, boasted unmatched speed and had a fan base that traveled better than arguably any in the league. This to me was the Golden Decade for Major League Baseball. Not once did they rank outside the top 10 in points or yards, which shows just how strong they were offensively.Oh, and the 1972 Dolphins are the only team in NFL history to go wire-to-wire without a single loss, going 14-0 in the regular season and winning Super Bowl VII. For eight years in a row, they dominated the AFC and the league as a whole, making the playoffs each of those seasons. Lets say you match any two up , best 4 out of 7 who would come out on top at the end.Their was some damm good teams back then you got to admitThe 1969-71 O's were comparable to the Big Red Machine; maybe slightly better. The Yankees, just like the old days, would come out victorious in six hard fought games, culminating with The Yankees after the 1976 season signed Cincinnati Reds ace starter Don Gullett to a huge contract. They came into the 1977 season as the favorites to win the American League Championship.The Yankees battled with the Orioles and Red Sox all year and ended up winning the A.L.
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It’s hard to argue with three titles in six years.Dallas’ dynasty in the ‘90s gave way to what we now call “The Triplets” – a trio of offensive playmakers.
They made the playoffs in each of his first five seasons, reaching the Super Bowl three times with two victories. Website powered by The 5 Greatest Teams of Baseball’s Golden Decade the 1970’s This to me was the Golden Decade for Major League Baseball.
They’re now just one Super Bowl shy of the Steelers for the most in NFL history despite winning all of theirs in a much shorter timeframe.Not to mention, the Patriots have done all of this in the salary cap and free agency era, which makes it much more difficult for franchises to keep teams together.