[Bette]

The first game was Jan. 15 1997. The Green Bay Packers of the older established NFL were favorites over the Kansas City Chiefs of the upstart AFL. Vince Lombardi of the Packers didn't just want to just beat the Chiefs, he reportedly wanted to destroy them to strike a blow for the mighty NFL.

But Fred "The Hammer" WIlliamson of the Chiefs, so named for his habit of clubbing opposing receivers across the head with his forearms, didn't care that Lombardi and the Pack were heavily favored. Williamson took it upon himself to try to intimidate the Green Bay wideouts with comments like: "two hammers to Dowler and one to Dale ought to be enough" to knock the star pass catchers out of the game.
Willaimson yapped incessantly about his patented "hammer" technique during the week before the game while the Packers weren't sure whether to seethe or laugh.
Well, the Green Bay Packers got the last laugh as their squad began pulling away on their way to a 35-10 victory. In the second half, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson was knocked out cold by Packer running back Donny Anderson. After trainers administered the smelling salts and Williamson was getting to his feet, Packer guard Fuzzy Thurston stood by...humming the 60's folk song "If I had a Hammer".
The Best and Worst Super Bowl Trash Talk 1967-2007 - Associated Content

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[Gotham Dark Knight]

I remember reading about the hammer in grade school...that was a good story...I think Hollywood Henderson said that Terry Bradshaw could not spell cat if they spotted him the C and the T...Terry went on to beat Dallas in Super Bowl XIII...and he made references to the Henderson's comment in his Hall of Fame speech.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

I remember reading about the hammer in grade school...that was a good story...I think Hollywood Henderson said that Terry Bradshaw could not spell cat if they spotted him the C and the T...Terry went on to beat Dallas in Super Bowl XIII...and he made references to the Henderson's comment in his Hall of Fame speech.

I remember hearing about the Cat thing. Kind of funny until you know that Bradshaw had a learning disability. He referred to it in one of his books. The man himself is funny.

[Geechee843]

haha yea i remember frank caliendo talkin bout TB and he said that bradshaw said "hell frank, i'd sell mud if i know how to make it." then frank says "dirt and water?" then terry says "you some kinda wizard frank?"

how bout namath gaurenteing a win over teh HEAVILY FAVORED baltimore colts. then actually delivering. man if he woulda lost..........

[Bette]

Namath guaranteeing that win was some of the brashest talk ever and it was a good thing he was able to back it up.

Another tough talker that didnt fare so well was Cowboy Safety Cliff Harris. In the 70's the Cowboys and Steelers had a hot rivalry going. Harris had taunted the Steelers kicker who had just missed a field goal. Jack Lambert, a really tough guy of the Steelers, grabbed Harris and body slammed him to the ground like he was a WWF wrestler. A ref was nearby but never called the foul. He just kept his hankie in his pocket while Harris whined like a baby.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Bette

Namath guaranteeing that win was some of the brashest talk ever and it was a good thing he was able to back it up.

Another tough talker that didnt fare so well was Cowboy Safety Cliff Harris. In the 70's the Cowboys and Steelers had a hot rivalry going. Harris had taunted the Steelers kicker who had just missed a field goal. Jack Lambert, a really tough guy of the Steelers, grabbed Harris and body slammed him to the ground like he was a WWF wrestler. A ref was nearby but never called the foul. He just kept his hankie in his pocket while Harris whined like a baby.

remember seeing the play...that was one hotly contest game...and the Cowboys came in as a wildcard bid with only Robert Newhouse as thier top back...they lost Calivn Hill to the WFL that year, and did not get Dorsett until 1977. Still, they unveiled the "shutgun" formation that year, and made the playoffs.