Sports headlines for Monday December 7, 1981:
- Steinbrenner Reportedly Will Rename Michael As Manager
 - Dodgers Interested In Buckner As Outfielder
 - Steelers Lose Game And Bradshaw, 30-27
 - City Files Suit To Halt Departure Of Minor League Team
 
Click on a team's logo to see its 1981 roster, stats and more! 
| Today's Top Performances | 
| Passing |  
| Marc Wilson (OAK) | 275 yards |  
| Mark Malone (PIT) | 244 yards |  
| Terry Bradshaw (PIT) | 29 yards |  
  
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| Rushing |  
| Kenny King (OAK) | 102 yards |  
| Derrick Jensen (OAK) | 42 yards |  
| Sidney Thornton (PIT) | 31 yards |  
| Mark Malone (PIT) | 29 yards |  
| Frank Hawkins (OAK) | 25 yards |  
  
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| Receiving |  
| Bennie Cunningham (PIT) | 97 yards |  
| Bob Chandler (OAK) | 83 yards |  
| Derrick Ramsey (OAK) | 68 yards |  
| Lynn Swann (PIT) | 65 yards |  
| Arthur Whittington (OAK) | 64 yards |  
  
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