Buffalo Officiating Crew, 1973

[JoeZagorski]

Hey Guys,

Hi! Do any of you know who comprised the officiating crew in the epic game between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets on December 16, 1973? That was the game that O.J. Simpson broke the 2,000-yard rushing barrier. Thanks.

Joe Zagorski

[Wendell02]

According to the gamebook:
Referee - Bob Frederic (71)
Umpire - Lou Palazzi (51)
Head Linesman - Cal Lepore (72)
Line Judge - Royal Cathcart (16)
Back Judge - Don Wedge (87)
Field Judge - Bob Wortman (84)

[JoeZagorski]

Thanks Wendell!

Joe Zagorski

[Gary Najman]

According to the gamebook:
Referee - Bob Frederic (71)
Umpire - Lou Palazzi (51)
Head Linesman - Cal Lepore (72)
Line Judge - Royal Cathcart (16)
Back Judge - Don Wedge (87)
Field Judge - Bob Wortman (84)

For the record, Lepore (1974) and Wedge (1976) became referees afterwards, and Palazzi (Giants) and Cathcart (49ers) were former players.