Happy to get this back

Wow, great find. I remember the brother in law and I playing against each other, a great time. Wondered about the game from time to time, couldn't remember the name of it. Gonna watch to find one for sale. Enjoy a fun toy, Larry
 
I'll bet it was expensive, in 1970s dollars. Like the early Texas Instruments 4 function pocket calculator.

Yep, in 1974 my SR 10 cost $175. Thats almost 12 Benjamin Franklins in today's money.


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I may have an earlier version of the same toy buried in the house somewhere. I don't think I had the heart to toss it and haven't seen it in years.
I now have it's 6 note tune played when scoring as an earworm.
 
I passed many a road trip as a kid playing Mattel Football. Eventually I got the Mattel Football II. It was green. Came out in early 80s. I don't remember the difference but the updated one was better. I'm 54. Today I look at video games and it's almost like watching live sporting events. The dexterity in my thumbs has diminished but I can still strategize and call plays in coach mode. I play a couple times a year.
 
All I had was the vibrating piece of sheet metal. I can't believe those things stayed on the market as long as they did. It made for a nice target when I was playing with my old Marlin 39A up at our camp.
 
I picked one up at a 2nd hand store a few weeks ago and it is harder than I remember. I am 57 and remember getting this for Christmas. Are you able to score? It has been kicking my butt. LOL

I can have a fun time on the #1 setting, but right now, the #2 (more advanced) setting is too fast for me. I am enjoying playing it, and hopefully will get good enough to compete in the #2 setting eventually.

Have one of those, found a neat trick by accident. If you want to get to the quarterback, instead of rushing, retreat til you go off the screen and you'll reappear at the other end behind the quarterback.
I'll have to check that out.

It's funny how something like this can bring back many memories of youth.
Larry
 
I remember my kid's having one.

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