The 1973

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was the NFL's 23rd annual

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, which featured the outstanding performers from the season. The game was played on Sunday, January 21, 1973, at

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in Irving, Texas. It was the first Pro Bowl not to be played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The final score was AFC 33, NFC 28. Running back O. J. Simpson of the Buffalo Bills was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Attendance at the game was 47,879.

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of the Pittsburgh Steelers coached the AFC while the NFC was led by the

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. The game's referee was

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. Players on the winning AFC team received $2,000 each, while the NFC participants took home $1,500.

AFC roster

Offense

Defense

Special teams

NFC roster

Offense

Defense

Special teams

References

External links

* {{NFL on CBS Pro Bowl

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