This is an obscure NFL Films program that has only ever been released on laserdisc. I bought the disc some years ago and got it transferred to digital. I enhanced it today with Topaz (upscale, denoise, framerate doubling) and color-corrected it with Resolve. I'm sure this is the cleanest it has looked since originally airing on TV back in 1974, probably the only time it was ever shown.
If you're lucky--truly lucky--in life, you'll come across a very small group of people who open the world to you in ways you would have never conceived of otherwise. Sometimes it's a parent, sometimes it's a teacher, sometimes it's a coach, and sometimes it's just someone who happens along and shares some of their passion with you. For me--and, I suspect this is true for a lot of you who visit this channel regularly--one of these people is our own Dave Volsky. What's really cool, and what may tend to get overlooked because of the seemingly effortlessness of it, is that Dave presents us with a variety of interesting and unique programs unlike any other. It's not just games, it's not just films, it's a little bit of everything, and more. So where his old channel was almost exclusively music (usually set creatively to film)--which, by itself was more than enough and a HUGE contribution to history--this channel gives us a variable feast of NFL content we have never seen before or that we are seeing again after many years in new and better form. I doubt that there is anyone else with the knowledge and ability to present broadcast footage one day, film the next, original programs like the 1975 Cowboys' "Missing Rings" film the third day, and the occasional out-of-the-mists-of-time specials like "Confidence" and "Trial and Triumph". And let's not forget perhaps Dave's greatest masterstroke: re-creating the classic Thanksgiving 1974 game between the Redskins and Cowboys. When you combine scope, depth, and quality of material, there is no one else not actually affiliated with the NFL who is doing--or can do--what Dave's doing. And even the NFL itself isn't always mining its archive to best or novel advantage, which makes this channel so vital to the history and legacy of the league (even though the league itself would not recognize its value). I come to this page every day to see what's new and discover what else Dave manages to come up with out of thin air. I'm sure most of the rest of you do, too. Over the years I've been following Dave's work (nearly a decade now), he has taught me SO MUCH about aspects of NFL history I never knew about (especially NFLF music, which I've always loved). Even though I consider myself to be above average in my knowledge of that era, Dave has increased my knowledge, has brought back films and videos that only existed in my memories, and has mined existing footage to come up with entirely new ways of expressing the events of that time in our lives. I know the rest of you appreciate Dave for all of this and more, and many of you are consistently generous in your comments. So if you find meaning in these words, perhaps you'll take a minute to hit "Reply" and share exactly what Dave has taught and shown you over the years. I would be interested in knowing how Dave's work has impacted your understanding and enjoyment of the classic NFL era. I've been meaning to write this for a long time, but I never found the words until today. It's long overdue, but the time has finally come. THANKS, DAVE!!!
Hey Dave-- another gem. Thanks a lot from all of us hard heads who still remember the NFL the way it once was. You bring it back to us with every post.
As always, thanks for the rare vid! Surprising they used Pearson's "Pop March" so late Do you have the Facenda-narrated History of the AFL? Not sure of the title, only saw it once on ESPN in 1989. "The AFL upstarts had gotten their comeuppance from headmaster Vince Lombardi" 😅 Thanks again!
Same here. Never knew he was an NFL player until I saw him on the Super Bowl Lost Treasures episode lamenting about how Curtis Johnson got that ONE finger on his jersey that prevented him from scoring a TD in Super Bowl VIII
Just when you think you've seen it all. Fantastic stuff. All of the players tracked here are still around...Owens, Tucker, Mul-key, Sloan and Fernandez...all still with us.
This is a great find. Kinda like the 1970 More Than A Game featuring lesser known players. Bob Tucker ended up with the Vikings and continued to be a favorite target of Tarkenton's.
My god the montage that starts a 19:25 ... I love football and these montages always give me goosebumps. The music, the slow motion, the era of football, pure gold. I never commented before but now i have to thank you Dave Volsky to show us this gem! Your work with the games and NFL Films footage is outstanding!!
Agreed. It's visual poetry. I especially like the lack of narration. Where you're able to take in the amazing visuals and powerful music without the complication of the spoken word. It makes a brutal game appear beautiful.
@@williamcoolidge9884i watched it like 20x times in since its uploaded. That's football. One of the things that stands out to me when the camera is focusing on the ball but in the meantime everybody fights their own battle. I will download this tape and put it away for the coming decades.
@williamcoolidge9884 one thing I can say you appreciate watching players that give it there all. In the 60s and 70s there wasn't big contracts or deals off the field.
Thank you sir for uploading these gems. They are treasures, and the video quality for the era is absolutely incredible. It makes it look like it happened last year, let alone nearly 50 yrs ago
With that voice, I bet John Facenda was able to entrance a lot of peeps ... could you imagine that voice being your boss and telling you to hurry up on your project and it better be perfect.
AMEN. All those people out there that stretch 4:3 content to widescreen is asinine. God forbid it isn't widescreen and you have to actually view it in its original aspect ratio.
Goes to show you just because you were a heralded college player as in Owen and Marinaro, doesn't guarantee success unless you put in the work as exhibited by the other unheralded players in this episode
This is an obscure NFL Films program that has only ever been released on laserdisc. I bought the disc some years ago and got it transferred to digital. I enhanced it today with Topaz (upscale, denoise, framerate doubling) and color-corrected it with Resolve. I'm sure this is the cleanest it has looked since originally airing on TV back in 1974, probably the only time it was ever shown.
Another absolutely fantastic job. Appreciate the hard work
Watching these old NFL Films is better than watching live games.
Damn I could listen to John Facenda all day.
I love the 1974 season primarily because of one of the greatest NFL films productions, NFL '74 The Championship Chase..
If you're lucky--truly lucky--in life, you'll come across a very small group of people who open the world to you in ways you would have never conceived of otherwise. Sometimes it's a parent, sometimes it's a teacher, sometimes it's a coach, and sometimes it's just someone who happens along and shares some of their passion with you. For me--and, I suspect this is true for a lot of you who visit this channel regularly--one of these people is our own Dave Volsky.
What's really cool, and what may tend to get overlooked because of the seemingly effortlessness of it, is that Dave presents us with a variety of interesting and unique programs unlike any other. It's not just games, it's not just films, it's a little bit of everything, and more. So where his old channel was almost exclusively music (usually set creatively to film)--which, by itself was more than enough and a HUGE contribution to history--this channel gives us a variable feast of NFL content we have never seen before or that we are seeing again after many years in new and better form. I doubt that there is anyone else with the knowledge and ability to present broadcast footage one day, film the next, original programs like the 1975 Cowboys' "Missing Rings" film the third day, and the occasional out-of-the-mists-of-time specials like "Confidence" and "Trial and Triumph". And let's not forget perhaps Dave's greatest masterstroke: re-creating the classic Thanksgiving 1974 game between the Redskins and Cowboys.
When you combine scope, depth, and quality of material, there is no one else not actually affiliated with the NFL who is doing--or can do--what Dave's doing. And even the NFL itself isn't always mining its archive to best or novel advantage, which makes this channel so vital to the history and legacy of the league (even though the league itself would not recognize its value).
I come to this page every day to see what's new and discover what else Dave manages to come up with out of thin air. I'm sure most of the rest of you do, too. Over the years I've been following Dave's work (nearly a decade now), he has taught me SO MUCH about aspects of NFL history I never knew about (especially NFLF music, which I've always loved). Even though I consider myself to be above average in my knowledge of that era, Dave has increased my knowledge, has brought back films and videos that only existed in my memories, and has mined existing footage to come up with entirely new ways of expressing the events of that time in our lives.
I know the rest of you appreciate Dave for all of this and more, and many of you are consistently generous in your comments. So if you find meaning in these words, perhaps you'll take a minute to hit "Reply" and share exactly what Dave has taught and shown you over the years. I would be interested in knowing how Dave's work has impacted your understanding and enjoyment of the classic NFL era.
I've been meaning to write this for a long time, but I never found the words until today. It's long overdue, but the time has finally come. THANKS, DAVE!!!
What a Gem! Thank You!
Hey Dave-- another gem. Thanks a lot from all of us hard heads who still remember the NFL the way it once was. You bring it back to us with every post.
Fantastic treasure!
These are awesome! Thanks.
Thanks for this, Dave. Any Facenda-narrated film is greatly appreciated.
A great hidden gem that finishes by featuring my Dolphins in their greatest moment in a unique way. Thanks!
That was awesome thank you! Wow!
As always, thanks for the rare vid! Surprising they used Pearson's "Pop March" so late
Do you have the Facenda-narrated History of the AFL? Not sure of the title, only saw it once on ESPN in 1989. "The AFL upstarts had gotten their comeuppance from headmaster Vince Lombardi" 😅 Thanks again!
Maybe? I'm not sure what film that would be either.
Wow, once again you've pulled out ANOTHER great one from you magic bag. Thanks Dave
Absolutely incredible!
I knew Ed Marinaro as Officer Joe Coffey from Hill Street Blues before I knew he was an NFL player.
Same here. Never knew he was an NFL player until I saw him on the Super Bowl Lost Treasures episode lamenting about how Curtis Johnson got that ONE finger on his jersey that prevented him from scoring a TD in Super Bowl VIII
Same here.
Anyone understand why his teammates were calling him "Avis"?
Thanks for this, Dave - it's a real education, too!
Just when you think you've seen it all. Fantastic stuff. All of the players tracked here are still around...Owens, Tucker, Mul-key, Sloan and Fernandez...all still with us.
Hey Dave great work again man. The incomparable John Facenda. Man do I miss those players & that era of football when it was really a man's game.
I was 7 years old then. Really started getting into football and sports. Love this old stuff. And remember a lot of it
This is a great find. Kinda like the 1970 More Than A Game featuring lesser known players. Bob Tucker ended up with the Vikings and continued to be a favorite target of Tarkenton's.
He is the all-time great voice for NFL films
Thanks for providing this for us - really enjoy these productions from the 70 to 76 era 👏
My god the montage that starts a 19:25 ... I love football and these montages always give me goosebumps. The music, the slow motion, the era of football, pure gold. I never commented before but now i have to thank you Dave Volsky to show us this gem! Your work with the games and NFL Films footage is outstanding!!
Agreed. It's visual poetry. I especially like the lack of narration. Where you're able to take in the amazing visuals and powerful music without the complication of the spoken word. It makes a brutal game appear beautiful.
@@williamcoolidge9884i watched it like 20x times in since its uploaded. That's football. One of the things that stands out to me when the camera is focusing on the ball but in the meantime everybody fights their own battle. I will download this tape and put it away for the coming decades.
@williamcoolidge9884 one thing I can say you appreciate watching players that give it there all. In the 60s and 70s there wasn't big contracts or deals off the field.
Thank you for the video. I've been watching a bunch of your videos. Thanks.
Another lost treasure from the one and only Dave Volsky! So good, I watched it twice!
Great job restoring this film. I have never seen it before and didn't know 2 of the players at all. Thank you.
Wonderful labor of love. I appreciate this share, and I enjoy sharing with my son. “Football as it is supposed to be.”
I remember watching this in "74" on the ABC Network. Great upload. Thanx Dave!
Thank you sir for uploading these gems. They are treasures, and the video quality for the era is absolutely incredible. It makes it look like it happened last year, let alone nearly 50 yrs ago
Nice! Anytime a new Film surfaces it is a real treat. You did a great job making this one look pristine. Thanks Dave!
Thank You. Your videos brought back memories of my youth. Thank You❤
Great job Dave
Just when I thought I’ve seen everything. I came across this. Thanks so much, Dave.
The Quality is excellent....
With that voice, I bet John Facenda was able to entrance a lot of peeps ... could you imagine that voice being your boss and telling you to hurry up on your project and it better be perfect.
I was a huge Vikings fan back then but I totally forgot about Ed Marinero.
So much better when the image isn't stretched to fit the screen.
AMEN. All those people out there that stretch 4:3 content to widescreen is asinine. God forbid it isn't widescreen and you have to actually view it in its original aspect ratio.
That was great! 🏈
Great! Just great!
Great program Dave!
Herb Mul-key was great , brings back great memories !
Owens career was unfortunately ended early due to injuries...
i definitely remember the Bonnie Sloan piece.
This stuff should be in canton thanks
Wasn't he also a cast member on "Laverne and Shirley"?
Goes to show you just because you were a heralded college player as in Owen and Marinaro, doesn't guarantee success unless you put in the work as exhibited by the other unheralded players in this episode
Just super !!! Anyone know the name of this track....Havent heard it in some 50 years !!! 12:45
Keith Mansfield's 'Proud Theme 1' -- ruclips.net/video/VL7LoY0fjeo/видео.html
Thank you Sir.@@davevolskysbackdoor5673
Officer Joe Coffey
at 14:22 #25 in low gear...lol.