Bon Jovi and Madonna songs. Who is it and what
are the circumstances specific to this photo?
Until today’s NFC Championship Game, the Detroit Lions have not had a playoff game in the San Francisco Bay area since New Year’s Eve, 1983.
Despite five interceptions by Detroit quarterback Gary Danielson, the Lions clung to a 23-17 lead deep into the fourth quarter before Joe Montana found Freddie Solomon for a 14-yard touchdown with 1:23 left.
Nevertheless, Detroit moved the ball into field goal range and kicker Eddie Murray had a shot to be the hero with a 43-yard field goal with five seconds left. Despite making three field goals already, including a then-playoff record 54-yarder, Murray’s attempt sailed wide right.
Head coach Monte Clark was spotted on the Detroit sideline seeking the assistance of a higher power as the field goal unit moved into position.
Oh yeah, about the Bon Jovi and Madonna songs referenced in the clue: Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” and Madonna’s “Like a Prayer.” Enjoy!
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