UFO Incident Cowboys vs Steelers NFL Game (1979)

The 1979 NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers has intrigued many over the years. During this game, spectators and television viewers witnessed unusual objects in the sky, which sparked widespread speculation and curiosity.

During the broadcast of the Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers game on October 28th, 1979, by CBS, an unusual event took place that captured the attention of viewers nationwide. Two unidentified flying objects (UFOs) appeared live on television, catching both the audience and the commentators, Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshier, by surprise. The appearance of these UFOs occurred during the fourth quarter, just as the broadcast returned from a commercial break, marked by the commentators’ bewildered reactions.

Pat Summerall expressed his confusion and curiosity about the objects, asking Tom Brookshier for an explanation, to which Brookshier, seemingly at a loss, referred to the situation as reminiscent of “The Twilight Zone.” The moment created a palpable sense of bewilderment, leading to an attempt by Brookshier to divert the conversation towards a less unsettling topic, mentioning Art Rooney in an effort to regain some normalcy.

The curiosity of the commentators continued, with Summerall later exclaiming about the presence of the objects and questioning their nature, which Brookshier dismissed as some kind of illusion. Despite the attempts to move past the incident, the camera crew managed to zoom in on the objects, providing viewers with a closer look, further fueling the intrigue.

This incident became a notable moment in NFL history, not only for the game’s outcome, where Pittsburgh emerged victorious over Dallas with a score of 14 to 3 but also for the mystery surrounding the UFOs. The event sparked discussions and debates among viewers and has since been a point of reference for those pondering why UFOs don’t make their presence known at large public events. The footage from the game and the close-up shots of the UFOs have been analyzed and revisited by many, continuing to stir curiosity and speculation decades later.

For a more detailed look at the footage and the commentators’ reactions, you can view the clips directly:

• Initial appearance and commentators’ reaction:

• Final static shot of the UFOs behind the final scores:

• Slowed down static and zoomed shots of the UFOs: Static Shot, Zoomed Shot, Final Static Shot

This peculiar incident remains a unique intersection of sports history and UFO lore, leaving many to wonder about the true nature of the objects seen that day.