Untold stories from Super Bowls past . . .
HOUSTON — Surely you’ve heard the one about Joe Montana that truly confirms his uncanny cool under pressure. Not to mention that his field vision actually extended well beyond the end zone.
Scene and setting: Super Bowl XXIII, late fourth quarter, Montana and the 49ers are driving against the Bengals, who lead, 16-13. In the huddle, at the pinnacle of do-or-die tension, Montana turns to tackle Harris Barton and asks a crucial question: “Hey, in the stands, sitting next to the exit ramp — isn’t that John Candy?”
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