First game in the books, I didn’t really bother to keep accurate stats.

September 4th, 1983

Final score:

Broncos 24
Steelers 21

Pittsburgh scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to tie the game, and Rich Karlis kicked a 30 yard field goal as time ran out to win the game.

With a 21-0 lead I took out Elway in the second half.  While both QBs threw 4 INTs each in the first half, Steve DeBerg threw one that resulted in a scoring drive to tie the game.

But the veteran marched the team down the field in a 2 minute drive that resulted in the game winning field goal.

This game felt more like an actual football game as it unfolded than most if not all of the previous football games that I’ve played on the tabletop.

It took me the better part of 12 hours over 2 days to play this one, but I’m sure I can cut the play time down considerably.

I gotta come up with a better scoresheet or stat tracking system during the game.  I was taking additional notes on a small yellow note pad in addition to the APBA scoresheet.

Next up: the Broncos go to Baltimore to play the team that originally drafted John Elway.

Stay tuned!