Description:
Own a piece of classic NFL history with this original October 26, 1975 Houston Oilers vs Detroit Lions football ticket from the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. In this game, the Oilers defeated the Lions 24–8, powered by quarterback Dan Pastorini, who threw two touchdown passes to lead Houston to victory.
This matchup is especially significant because 1975 marked Bum Phillips’ first season as head coach of the Houston Oilers, beginning one of the most beloved and transformative eras in franchise history. Phillips’ arrival helped reshape the Oilers into a competitive AFC force later in the decade.
Game Highlights & Significance:
🏈 Final Score: Oilers 24, Lions 8
🏈 Date: October 26, 1975
🏈 Venue: Houston Astrodome
🏈 QB: Dan Pastorini – 2 TD passes
🏈 Era: Bum Phillips’ first season as Oilers Head Coach
🏈 Vintage mid-1970s NFL collectible
🏈 Great display piece for Houston / Oilers / NFL history collections
This ticket is a fantastic artifact from the post-AFL merger era, capturing the Oilers during the early stages of their rise under Bum Phillips and Pastorini before the franchise’s famous late-70s playoff runs.
Perfect for:
✔ Houston Oilers fans
✔ NFL ticket collectors
✔ Astrodome memorabilia collectors
✔ Vintage football historians
✔ Sports display or investment collections
The exact ticket shown is the one you will receive. Please review photos carefully for condition and authenticity.
Don’t miss your chance to own a genuine piece of Houston Oilers and NFL history.
Item Specifics (Suggested):
Sport: Football – NFL
Team: Houston Oilers
Opponent: Detroit Lions
Date: October 26, 1975
Player: Dan Pastorini
Coach: Bum Phillips
Venue: Astrodome
Type: Original Game Ticket / Ticket Stub
Era: 1970s NFL
Product: Vintage Sports Memorabilia
🔥 Add this classic Houston Oilers Astrodome ticket to your collection today and preserve a key moment from the start of the legendary Bum Phillips era in Houston.
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