Joe Montana

passer

One who transfers something

• signal-callerFootball's offensive leader
• pocketFabric compartment in clothing
• spiralCurve winding around center
• audibleCapable of being detected by ear

huddle · playbook · completion · interception · sack · field general · cadence · snap

Kansas City Chiefs

Missouri professional football team

• Notre DameFrench Gothic cathedral
• NFLPro football organization
• draft pickAthlete chosen by team
• retirementLeaving the workforce permanently

Bill Walsh · comeback · Pro Bowl · MVP · contract · trade · injury · backup

The Catch

Hidden condition or snag

• Super Bowl MVPChampionship game's top player
• game-winning driveFinal possession securing victory
• two-minute drillFast late-game offensive strategy
• fourth quarterLast of four segments

John Candy · pressure · poise · composure · big moment · comeback · miracle finish · dramatic

Hall of Fame

Institution honoring distinguished achievers

• legendUnverified traditional tale
• iconicWidely recognized, enduring
• inspirationSource of creative impulse
• immortalCannot die

influential · timeless · storied · renowned · illustrious · celebrated · pioneer · Canton

dynasty

Successive family rulers

• victoriousHaving achieved triumph
• titleholderOne who holds a championship
• trophyAward for winning
• dominanceSuperior influence over others

excellence · clutch · winner · triumph · glory · Lombardi Trophy · confetti · parade

Pennsylvania

Northeastern founding colony state

• Italian-AmericanEthnicity bridging two nations
• familyRelated people together
• childrenYoung human beings
• endorsementsFormal declarations of support

Skechers · businessman · philanthropy · celebrity

John Elway

• GiantsOversized mythic race
• BengalsCincinnati's NFL franchise
• divisionalOf or concerning segments
• head-to-headIn direct confrontation

Dan Marino · era-defining · contemporaries