Birmingham Americans vs
Southern California Sun - 07/10/1974
The Americans won their home opener against the
Sun 11-7. Larry Matson handled the play-by-play
while former University of Alabama great Fred
Sington provided color commentary.
On the second play of the fourth quarter,
Americans cornerback Steve Williams intercepted
a Tony Adam's pass and returned it 45-yards for
the tying touchdown.
For the action point, Americans quarterback
George Mira threw a pass to halfback Paul
Robinson. Note: The announcers
incorrectly credit Alfred Jenkins with the
catch.
WFL Commissioner Gary Davidson comments on
Birmingham being in the league.
Birmingham Americans vs
Hawaii Hawaiians - 11/27/1974
The Americans first post-season game pitted them
against the Hawaiians in Birmingham. The
Americans won the game 22-19. The sole
commentator is Mel Proctor of the Hawaiians
radio network.
Midway through the first quarter, the Americans
first points were set up by a 27-yard punt
return by split end Alfred Jenkins. The
Americans would score within three plays, with
fullback Charlie Harraway going the final two
yards for the touchdown.
In the third quarter, quarterback Matthew Reed
came in for the struggling George Mira. The
third play of the drive was a 32-yard touchdown
bullet to Jenkins from Reed.
The Americans scored the winning points on their
next possession. The drive was a time-consuming
94-yards in nineteen plays. Reed scored on a
3-yard roll-out at right end.
Miscellaneous
An example of the 1974 World Football
League Champions ring given to
Birmingham Americans players, coaches, owners and other
team officials.
