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World Sports History Timeline 1971-1980



Year Soccer Athletics Baseball Cricket Tennis Football (NFL) Hockey Basketball Golf Championships
1971 England - FA Cup: Arsenal won 2-1 over Liverpool to win The Double World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates won 4 games to 3 over the Baltimore Orioles. Game four was the first night game in World Series history. First one-day international, played bion after a Test match abandoned because of rain. Australia won by 5 wickets.
(Jan 05)
Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
Australian Open - Ken Rosewall
French Open - Jan Kodeš
Wimbledon championships - John Newcombe
US Open - Stan Smith

Grand Slam in tennis women's results:

Australian Open - Margaret Smith Court
French Open - Evonne Goolagong
Wimbledon championships - Evonne Goolagong
US Open - Billie Jean King

Davis Cup: United States wins 3-2 over Romania in world tennis.
The Miami Dolphins defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in a divisional playoff game. The double-overtime contest is the longest game in NFL history, and the Chiefs' last-ever home game at Municipal Stadium. Men's World Cup in Barcelona, Spain

Gold Medal: Pakistan
Silver Medal: Spain
Bronze Medal: India

Pan American Games (Men's Competition) in Cali, Colombia

Gold Medal: Argentina
Silver Medal: Mexico
Bronze Medal: Canada
NBA Finals:
Milwaukee Bucks win 4 games to 0 over the Baltimore Bullets
Grand Slam of golf results:

The Masters - Charles Coody
US Open - Lee Trevino
British Open - Lee Trevino
PGA Championship - Jack Nicklaus

Women's Golf

US Women's Open - JoAnne Carner
LPGA Championship - Kathy Whitworth
Sixth Amateur Radio Direction Finding European Championship held in Duisburg, Federal Republic of Germany.

World Snooker Championship: John Spencer beats Warren Simpson 37-29
1972 FA Cup: Leeds United won 1-0 over Arsenal World Series: Oakland Athletics win their 6th World Championship by defeating the Cincinnati Reds, 4 games to 3. Grand Slam in tennis men's results:

Australian Open - Ken Rosewall
French Open - Andres Gimeno
Wimbledon championships - Stan Smith
US Open - Ilie Nastase

Grand Slam in tennis women's results:

Australian Open - Virginia Wade
French Open - Billie Jean King
Wimbledon championships - Billie Jean King
US Open - Billie Jean King (first player in Open Era to repeat as singles champion)

Davis Cup: United States wins 3-2 over Romania in world tennis.
1971 NCAA Division I-A national football championship: The Nebraska Cornhuskers win 38-6 over the University of Alabama Crimson Tide to claim back-to-back National Championship titles on January 1st, 1972. Olympic Games (Men's Competition) in Munich, West Germany

Gold Medal: West Germany
Silver Medal: Pakistan
Bronze Medal: India
NBA Finals:
Los Angeles Lakers won 4 games to 1 over the New York Knicks
Grand Slam of golf results:

The Masters - Jack Nicklaus
US Open - Jack Nicklaus
British Open - Lee Trevino
PGA Championship - Gary Player

Women's Golf

US Women's Open - Susie Berning
LPGA Championship - Kathy Ahern
World Snooker Championship: Alex Higgins beats John Spencer 37-32
1973 FA Cup: Sunderland wins 1-0 over Leeds United World Series: Oakland Athletics won 4 games to 3 over the New York Mets 1st one-day Cricket international for WI vs Eng Grand Slam in tennis men's results:

Australian Open - John Newcombe
French Open - Ilie Nastase
Wimbledon - Jan Kodeš
US Open - John Newcombe

Grand Slam in tennis women's results:

Australian Open - Margaret Smith Court
French Open - Margaret Smith Court
Wimbledon - Billie Jean King
US Open - Margaret Smith Court

Davis Cup: Australia wins 5-0 over the United States in world tennis.
Super Bowl VII: Miami Dolphins won 14-7 over the Washington Redskins to complete the only unbeaten NFL season Men's World Cup in Amstelveen, The Netherlands

Gold Medal: The Netherlands
Silver Medal: India
Bronze Medal: West Germany
NBA Finals:
New York Knicks won 4 games to 1 over the Los Angeles Lakers
Major Championship results (Men's):

The Masters - Tommy Aaron
US Open - Johnny Miller
British Open - Tom Weiskopf
PGA Championship - Jack Nicklaus

Women's Golf :

US Women's Open - Susie Berning
LPGA Championship - Mary Mills
World Snooker Championship: Ray Reardon beats Eddie Charlton 38-32
1974 Football World Cup: West Germany won 2-1 over the Netherlands. World Series: Oakland Athletics win 4 games to 1 over the Los Angeles Dodgers. First ODI of India against England at Headingley (July 13) Grand Slam in tennis men's results:

Australian Open - Jimmy Connors
French Open - Björn Borg
Wimbledon championships - Jimmy Connors
US Open - Jimmy Connors

Grand Slam in tennis women's results:

Australian Open - Evonne Goolagong
French Open - Chris Evert
Wimbledon championships - Chris Evert
US Open - Billie Jean King

Davis Cup: South Africa wins over India (Walkover) in world tennis
Super Bowl VIII: The Miami Dolphins won 24-7 over the Minnesota Vikings Men's European Nations Cup in Madrid, Spain

Gold Medal: Spain
Silver Medal: West Germany
Bronze Medal: The Netherlands

Women's World Cup in Mandelieu, France

Gold Medal: The Netherlands
Silver Medal: Argentina
Bronze Medal: West Germany
NBA Finals:
Boston Celtics win 4 games to 3 over the Milwaukee Bucks
Grand Slam of golf results:

The Masters - Gary Player
US Open - Hale Irwin
British Open - Gary Player
PGA Championship - Lee Trevino

Women's Golf :

US Women's Open - Sandra Haynie
LPGA Championship - Sandra Haynie
World Snooker Championship: Ray Reardon beats Graham Miles 22-12
1975 England - FA Cup: West Ham United beat Fulham 2-0 at Wembley Stadium in front of 100,000 people. Alan Taylor was the scorer of both goals. In Gothenburg, Sweden, New Zealander, John Walker set a new world record becoming the first man to break 3:50 for the mile when he clocked 3:49.4. World Series: Cincinnati Reds win 4 games to 3 over the Boston Red Sox. Often described as one of the most memorable of all World Series. 1975 Cricket World Cup, the first to be held. West Indies beat Australia by 17 runs. Grand Slam in tennis men's results:

Australian Open - John Newcombe
French Open - Björn Borg
Wimbledon championships - Arthur Ashe
US Open - Manuel Orantes

Grand Slam in tennis women's results:

Australian Open - Evonne Goolagong
French Open - Chris Evert
Wimbledon championships - Billie Jean King
US Open - Chris Evert

Davis Cup: Sweden wins 3-2 over Czechoslovakia in world tennis.
Super Bowl IX: Pittsburgh Steelers won 16-6 over the Minnesota Vikings Men's World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Gold Medal: India
Silver Medal: Pakistan
Bronze Medal: West Germany

Pan American Games (Men's Competition) in Mexico City, Mexico

Gold Medal: Argentina
Silver Medal: Canada
Bronze Medal: Mexico
NBA Finals:
Golden State Warriors win 4 games to 0 over the Washington Bullets
Grand Slam of golf results:

The Masters - Jack Nicklaus
US Open - Lou Graham
British Open - Tom Watson
PGA Championship - Jack Nicklaus

Women's Golf:

US Women's Open - Sandra Palmer
LPGA Championship - Kathy Whitworth
World Snooker Championship: Ray Reardon beats Eddie Charlton 31-30

First Ski Orienteering World Championships held in Hyvinkδδ, Finland.
1976 England - FA Cup: Southampton won 1-0 over Manchester United World Series: The Cincinnati Reds (aka the "Big Red Machine") sweep the New York Yankees, 4 games to 0, to win their second straight championship. First women’s match: England vs Australia at Lord’s .
Grand Slam in tennis men's results:

Australian Open - Mark Edmondson
French Open - Adriano Panatta
Wimbledon championships - Björn Borg
US Open - Jimmy Connors

Grand Slam in tennis women's results:

Australian Open - Evonne Goolagong Cawley
French Open - Sue Barker
Wimbledon championships - Chris Evert
US Open - Chris Evert

Davis Cup: Italy wins 4-1 over Chile in world tennis.
Super Bowl X:January 18 Pittsburgh Steelers won 21-17 over the Dallas Cowboys Olympic Games (Men's Competition) in Montreal, Canada

Gold Medal: New Zealand
Silver Medal: Australia
Bronze Medal: Pakistan

Women's World Cup in Berlin, West Germany

Gold Medal: West Germany
Silver Medal: Argentina
Bronze Medal: The Netherlands
NBA Finals:
Boston Celtics win 4 games to 2 over the Phoenix Suns
Grand Slam of golf results:

The Masters - Ray Floyd
US Open - Jerry Pate
British Open - Johnny Miller
PGA Championship - Dave Stockton

Women's Golf :

US Women's Open - JoAnne Carner
LPGA Championship - Betty Burfeindt
World Snooker Championship: Ray Reardon beats Alex Higgins 27-16
1977 England - FA Cup: Manchester United won 2-1 over Liverpool World Series: The New York Yankees defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers. Centenary Test played between Australia and England to commemorate 100th anniversary of first Test match at Melbourne. (12-17 March) Australia won by 45 runs, exactly the same margin as the first Test match.

World Series Cricket begins playing games in competition to official International Cricket Council sanctioned matches.
Grand Slam in tennis men's results:

Australian Open - January: Roscoe Tanner - December: Vitas Gerulaitis
French Open - Guillermo Vilas
Wimbledon championships - Björn Borg
US Open - Guillermo Vilas

Grand Slam in tennis women's results:

Australian Open: January: Evonne Goolagong - December: Kerry Reid
French Open - Mima Jausovec
Wimbledon championships - Virginia Wade
US Open - Chris Evert

Davis Cup: Australia won 3-1 over Italy in world tennis.
Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders won 32-14 over the Minnesota Vikings Men's World Cup Qualifier Tournament in Rome, Italy

Gold Medal: Poland
Silver Medal: Ireland
Bronze Medal: Soviet Union
NBA Finals:
Portland Trail Blazers won 4 games to 2 over the Philadelphia 76ers
Grand Slam of golf results (Men's):

The Masters - Tom Watson
US Open - Hubert Green
British Open - Tom Watson
PGA Championship - Lanny Wadkins

Women's Golf :

US Women's Open - Hollis Stacy
LPGA Championship - Chako Higuchi
World Cycling Championship: Francesco Moser of Italy

Eighth Amateur Radio Direction Finding European Championship held in Skopje, Yugoslavia.

World Snooker Championship: John Spencer beats Cliff Thorburn 25-12
1978 Football World Cup: Argentina wins 3-1 (after extra time) over the Netherlands World Series: New York Yankees win 4 games to 2 over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Series MVP is Bucky Dent, New York Australia wins the first Women's World Cup by defeating England Grand Slam in tennis men's results:

Australian Open - Guillermo Vilas
French Open - Björn Borg
Wimbledon championships - Björn Borg
US Open - Jimmy Connors

Grand Slam in tennis women's results:

Australian Open - Chris O'Neil
French Open - Virginia Ruzici
Wimbledon championships - Martina Navratilova
US Open - Chris Evert

Davis Cup: United States won 4-1 over Great Britain in world tennis.
Super Bowl XII: Dallas Cowboys won 27-10 over the Denver Broncos Men's World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gold Medal: Pakistan
Silver Medal: The Netherlands
Bronze Medal: Australia

Men's European Nations Cup in Hannover, West Germany

Gold Medal: West Germany
Silver Medal: The Netherlands
Bronze Medal: England

Men's Champions Trophy in Lahore, Pakistan

Gold Medal: Pakistan
Silver Medal: Australia
Bronze Medal: Great Britain

Women's World Cup in Madrid, Spain

Gold Medal: The Netherlands
Silver Medal: West Germany
Bronze Medal: Argentina / Belgium
NBA Finals:
Washington Bullets won 4 games to 3 over the Seattle SuperSonics
Grand Slam of golf results (Men's):

The Masters - Gary Player
US Open - Andy North
British Open - Jack Nicklaus
PGA Championship - John Mahaffey

Women's golf :
US Women's Open - Hollis Stacy
LPGA Championship - Nancy Lopez
World Snooker Championship: Ray Reardon beats Perrie Mans 25-18

First ISU Short Track Speed Skating Championships for men and ladies held in Solihull, UK
1979 England - FA Cup: Arsenal won 3-2 over Manchester United
Sport Club Internacional Brazilian Champion, without defeats.
World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates won 4 games to 3 over the Baltimore Orioles. The Series MVP was Willie Stargell, Pittsburgh Cricket World Cup - West Indies beat England by 92 runs Grand Slam in tennis men's results:

Australian Open - Guillermo Vilas
French Open - Björn Borg
Wimbledon championships - July 7 - Björn Borg
US Open - John McEnroe

Grand Slam in tennis women's results:

Australian Open - Barbara Jordan
French Open - Chris Evert
Wimbledon championships - July 7 - Martina Navratilova
US Open - Tracy Austin

Davis Cup: United States wins 5-0 over Italy in world tennis.
Super Bowl XIII: Pittsburgh Steelers won 35-31 over the Dallas Cowboys Pan American Games (Men's Competition) in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Gold Medal: Argentina
Silver Medal: Canada
Bronze Medal: Mexico
NBA Finals:
Seattle SuperSonics, coached by Lenny Wilkins, won 4 games to 1 over the Washington Bulletsfor the only finals win in Seattle Supersonics history.
Grand Slam of golf results (Men's):

The Masters - Fuzzy Zoeller
US Open - Hale Irwin
British Open - Seve Ballesteros
PGA Championship - David Graham

Women's Golf :

US Women's Open - Jerilyn Britz
LPGA Championship - Donna Caponi
World Snooker Championship: outsider Terry Griffiths beats Dennis Taylor 24-16
1980 England - FA Cup: West Ham United won 1-0 over Arsenal World Series: The Philadelphia Phillies of the National League end 97 years of frustration by defeating the American League champion Kansas City Royals. Eight-ball over abolished in Australia, making the six-ball over universal. Grand Slam in tennis men's results:

Australian Open - Brian Teacher
French Open - Björn Borg
Wimbledon championships - Björn Borg
US Open - John McEnroe

Grand Slam in tennis women's results:

Australian Open - Hana Mandlikova
French Open - Chris Evert
Wimbledon championships - Evonne Goolagong Cawley
US Open - Chris Evert

Davis Cup World tennis - Czechoslovakia defeated Italy 4-1.
Super Bowl XIV: Pittsburgh Steelers won 31-19 over the Los Angeles Rams Men's Champions Trophy in Karachi, Pakistan

Gold Medal: Pakistan
Silver Medal: West Germany
Bronze Medal: Australia

Olympic Games (Men's Competition) in Moscow, Soviet Union

Gold Medal: India
Silver Medal: Spain
Bronze Medal: Soviet Union
NBA Finals:
Los Angeles Lakers won 4 games to 2 over the Philadelphia 76ers
Major championship results (Men's):

The Masters - Seve Ballesteros
US Open - Jack Nicklaus
British Open - Tom Watson
PGA Championship - Jack Nicklaus

Women's Golf :

US Women's Open - Amy Alcott
LPGA Championship - Sally Little
First Amateur Radio Direction Finding World Championships held in Cetniewo, Poland.

World Snooker Championship: Cliff Thorburn beats Alex Higgins 18-16, becoming the first non-UK player to win the title
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