World Bowl I

By Patrick Mondout

The Birmingham Americans stormed out to a 22-0 lead through three quarters only to see Florida mount a furious fourth quarter comeback in World Bowl I.

With the score 22-14 and with just under 5 minutes left, Birmingham punted to Florida's Rod Foster - the WFL's third leading punt returner during the regular season. Foster broke two tackles and spun out of another on his way to an exciting 76 yard punt return for a touchdown.

There was no kicked "extra point" in the WFL. Instead, an "action point" was played from the two yard line much like the two-point conversion in the modern NFL. The Blazers lined up to tie the game with 4:14 remaining. Florida's all-star running back Tommy Reamon took the handoff and headed wide right in a sweep. He was stopped just short of the goal and the score remained 22-21.

Birmingham moved the ball with ease in the final moments and picked up three first downs while running out the clock on the Blazers. The game ended with the Americans on the Blazers one yard line. A one point victory was enough for Birmingham.

Birm- Profit, 1-yard run (pass failed)
Birm- Cantrelle, 4-yard run (Reed run)
Birm- B. Brown, 26-yard pass from Mira (pass failed)
Fla- Reamon, 39-yard pass from Davis (pass failed)
Fla- Latta, 40-yard pass from Davis (run failed)
Fla- Foster, 76-yard punt return (run failed)

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