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Cowboys offseason countdown: 99 facts until the regular season (Day 70)

We are at day 70 of our 99 day countdown until the regular season. Here is your daily fact associated with number 70.

One of the most significant plays in Cowboys history is the 70-yard completion from Troy Aikman to Alvin Harper during the 1992 NFC Championship Game.

1992 NFC Championship Game - Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers
1992 NFC Championship Game - Dallas Cowboys v San Francisco 49ers

The Dallas Cowboys competed against their fierce rivals, the San Francisco 49ers, in a highly charged NFC Championship game. Throughout the 1980s, the Cowboys experienced a decline while the 49ers thrived, particularly since 1981 when Dwight Clark’s memorable catch dashed Dallas’ Super Bowl hopes and marked the conclusion of an era.