Two NFL luminaries squared off in this image captured in Metropolitan Stadium (Bloomington, MN) on October 18, 1970, by Walter Iooss Jr.

Minnesota Vikings’ defensive lineman. Alan Page, was part of the famed “Purple People Eaters” defense. During a 15-season career, Page amassed 173 sacks and appeared in nine consecutive Pro Bowls. In 1970 he was one year away from becoming the first defensive player to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. Following his playing days, Page practiced law before eventually being elected to Minnesota’s Supreme Court.

While Page served the public following his playing days, Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback, Roger Staubach, served it prior to ever suiting up for the Cowboys. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Staubach was the 1963 Heisman Trophy winner before serving his required four years active duty assignment – including serving in Vietnam – with the Navy. His rookie season was 1969 with the Cowboys and it wasn’t until 1971 that he became the Cowboys’ regular starting quarterback.The Philadelphia Eagles visited the New York Giants on a cold

Page’s Vikings got the best of Staubach’s Cowboys in this game, 54-13. It was one of only eight games Staubach started that season and it was not likley part of any highlight reels. He finished 9-for-16 passing for 109 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. He was also sacked seven times. For his part Page picked off Staubach once (one of his two career interceptions) and returned it 27 yards. Though sacks were not found in the boxscore, one must assume he was in on Staubach sack party.

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