Distant Replay, Jan. 3, 1971: Last time Baltimore hosted AFC Championship Game
Long, long time ago
The Baltimore Ravens will play host to the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 28. The last time the contest took place in Baltimore was Jan. 3, 1971. The Baltimore team was then known as the Colts and they played and defeated the Raiders, who were then from Oakland.
The Colts won 27-17 to advance to Super Bowl V against the Dallas Cowboys.
Last AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Charlie Smith of the Raiders is tackled by Bubba Smith.
Last AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Ben Davidson of the Oakland Raiders
Last AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Hall of Famers John Mackey and Johnny Unitas
Last AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Daryle Lamonica of the Oakland Raiders
Last AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Lamonica hands off to Hewritt Dixon
Last AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
George Blanda was 43 and played in the game. He threw a pair of touchdown passes and kicked a field goal in a losing cause.
Last AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Blanda’s TD passes went to Fred Biletnikoff and Warren Wells.
Last AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Tom Nowatzke runs with the football against the Raiders.
