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Historic Moments: Williams' OT return

Williams' OT return Nov. 27, 1980: Bears 23, Lions 17 Dave Williams returned the opening kick of overtime 95 yards to give the Bears a 23-17 comeback victory over the Lions in front of a stunned crowd in Detroit's Silverdome.

The front page of the Chicago Tribune sports section on Nov. 28, 1980. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The front page of the Chicago Tribune sports section on Nov. 28, 1980. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Bears teammates congratulate Dave Williams, center, after his 95-yard kick-off return gave the Bears a 23-17 overtime victory over the Lions in Detroit on Nov. 27, 1980. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Bears teammates congratulate Dave Williams, center, after his 95-yard kick-off return gave the Bears a 23-17 overtime victory over the Lions in Detroit on Nov. 27, 1980. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Lions defensive end Bubba Baker slams into Bears quarterback Vince Evans during the game on Nov. 27, 1980, in Detroit. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Lions defensive end Bubba Baker slams into Bears quarterback Vince Evans during the game on Nov. 27, 1980, in Detroit. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Lion tacklers swarm over Walter Payton as he runs for a first down in the third quarter on Nov. 27, 1980, in Detroit. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Lion tacklers swarm over Walter Payton as he runs for a first down in the third quarter on Nov. 27, 1980, in Detroit. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Running back Dave Williams (AP Photo). Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Running back Dave Williams (AP Photo). Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

The front page of the Chicago Tribune sports section on Nov. 28, 1980. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The front page of the Chicago Tribune sports section on Nov. 28, 1980. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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