TV Ads – 1986 US Army + NFL Miami Dolphins Hall Of Fame QB Dan Marino For Chevy Cavalier Cars

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Dan Marino is an American former football quarterback….who played seventeen seasons for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL….when after a successful college career at Pittsburgh University….where he was named 1st team All-American in 1981….and became the last quarterback taken in the first round of the quarterback class of 1983. Marino held or currently holds dozens of NFL records associated with the quarterback position….and despite…

NCAAF – 1982 – Highlights – University Of Texas Longhorns Football Season – With Coach Fred Akers

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The 1982 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season…. when the Longhorns finished the regular season with a 9–2 record….after losing only to # 4 ranked SMU by a score of 30 – 17… and a late game score loss to arch rival Oklahoma Sooners by a score…

Olympics – 1981 – Deaf Olympics – Coach Nick Kovalakides & The Story Of The 1981 Deaf Olympic Games

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The true beauty of sports is wonderfully exhibited by all Olympic athletes….be it participants in all Olympic Games…..be it IOC Olympics…..Special Olympics….or Deaf Olympics….for there is truly no place where human love, devotion, dedication and sacrifice is made….than what is given by the athletes that compete in Olympic Games….and this video on the story of…

News – 1982 – Secretary Of State Aexanderl Haig Jr On No Dissension In US Foreign Policy Apparatus

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In our opinion here at ImaSportsphile…Saturday Night Live comedian Dan Aykroyd was the “gold standard” for portraying political figures during the 1970’s and 1980’s….as his wonderful ability to mix his talent of capturing the personal physical quirks of such notable politicians as US President Jimmy Carter….US President Richard Nixon…..US Secretary of State Alexander Haig (as seen in…

Pool – 1980 – Trick Shot Extravaganza – Featuring Steve Mizerak – With Howard Cosell Commentary

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Steve Mizerak was an American pool player….who was dominant during the 1970’s and early 1980’s…..especially in the game of straight pool / 14.1 continuous and nine-ball….when he was nicknamed “the Miz“….as he also had a brief turn at professional snooker.  He earned a teaching degree from Athens College and taught school for thirteen years before he became famous outside of…

TV Ads – 1980 – Pontiac Cars + Actress Linda Carter For Maybelline Nail Color + Wide World Of Disney

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Lynda Carter is an American actress, singer, songwriter, model and beauty pageant titleholder….who was crowned Miss World United States 1972…..and is most widely known as the star of the American live action television series Wonder Woman….in the role of Diana Prince / Wonder Woman, based on the DC comic book fictional  super heroine character of the same name….which aired on ABC and later on CBS from 1975 to 1979.

Pool – 1980 – Trick Shot Extravaganza – Featuring 9 X World Champ Irving Crane – With Howard Cosell

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Irving Crane….who was nicknamed “the Deacon”….. was an American pool player from Livonia, New York….that ranks at the top among the stellar players in the history of the sport…..who is considered one of the all-time greats….and was best known for his mastery in the game of straight pool….at which he won 9 world championships….plus another six world billiards titles.  In this wonderful video….The…

TV Ads – 1980 – Southwestern Bell Long Distance + Replay Chewing Gum + Hallmark Greeting Cards

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During the “long distance wars” of the 1970’s and 1980’s…..Southwestern Bell was the “big gun” around the country….which meant they had lots of TV ads being aired all over the airways.  One of the interesting aspects of posting these videos in our TV ADS section here at ImaSportsphile….is just how many of these advertisements are for companies and…

Music – 1984 – All American Olympic Band – Star Spangled Banner – L A Olympic Cycling Medal Ceremony

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We are so glad that we started our Star Spangled Banner section here at ImaSportsphile ….cuz we have had really good response from folks who enjoy the videos of our National Anthem….and what an wonderful array of artist performing our hallowed song….so, when you run across one like this rendition….played at the medal ceremony for the men’s…