Sports headlines for Sunday December 16, 1979:
- Didn't Bump Ref Intentionally, McGinnis Claims
 - Stan Barrett Passes 700 MPH On Land
 - U.S. Keeps Cup
 - Rosenbloom To Be Saints GM
 - Bears' George Halas Jr. Dies
 - January Wins Seniors Title
 - U.S. Beats Sweden In Hockey
 - Floyd Wins Costa Rica Open
 - Unbeaten Marvis Frazier Gets 43rd Victory And A World Title
 
Click on a team's logo to see its 1979 roster, stats and more! 
| Today's Top Performances | 
| Passing |  
| Steve DeBerg (SF) | 345 yards |  
| Ken Stabler (OAK) | 342 yards |  
| Roger Staubach (DAL) | 336 yards |  
| Jim Zorn (SEA) | 314 yards |  
| Tommy Kramer (MIN) | 308 yards |  
  
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| Rushing |  
| Walter Payton (CHI) | 157 yards |  
| John Riggins (WAS) | 151 yards |  
| Wendell Tyler (LA) | 141 yards |  
| Ricky Bell (TB) | 137 yards |  
| Earl Campbell (HOU) | 134 yards |  
  
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| Receiving |  
| Sam McCullum (SEA) | 173 yards |  
| Harold Jackson (NE) | 147 yards |  
| Paul Hofer (SF) | 130 yards |  
| Rickey Young (MIN) | 116 yards |  
| Tony Hill (DAL) | 113 yards |  
  
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