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Thanks, jackson42, Picking the two playoff players in a major like that is a real golfing achievement. Being Australian, also now, i hadn't heard of the two you mention, and before now wouldn't have been absolutely certain of the difference between the Bearcats and the Bengals. Lol, i wondered what connection the two might have, so searched them together. And got them together. Since you are into sporting trivia (likely with others here) this article would offer something:

Best College Football Moments in Cincinnati History
Steve Silverman November 5, 2013


Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

The Cincinnati Bearcats are known for their college basketball achievements. However, the Bearcats football team has made their own name in terms of longevity and excellence.

The Bearcats have been playing college football since 1885—the 2013 season marks their 126th year of competition.

Heading into the 2013 season, the Cincinnati Bearcats were one of four programs in the nation to have won 10 games in five of the previous six seasons. The other elite schools to accomplish that are Alabama, Oregon and Oklahoma.

The Bearcats are the only team in the nation to have won four conference titles in the last five years.

Here's a look at eight of the greatest moments, players and coaches associated with Cincinnati football.

Sensational 1946 Season
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Sid Gillman Takes over as Head Coach in 1949
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Bearcats' Magical 1953 Season

The 1953 football season saw the Bearcats feature one of the most dominant teams in football history.

Cincinnati split its first two games, beating Tulsa and losing to Marquette. The Bearcats then reeled off eight straight victories and closed the year with a 9-1 record.

That would be memorable on its own, but it's just the start of the story. The Bearcats finished the season with the nation's top-ranked offense (409.5 yards per game) and top-ranked defense (184.3 yards per game).

Only three other teams in college football history have led the nation in both categories.

The key to Cincinnati's success was its versatility. Running back Dick Goist led the team with 521 rushing yards and he was one of four backs on the team with 400 rushing yards or more.

The Legend of Greg Cook
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Those who saw Greg Cook play for the Bearcats or the Cincinnati Bengals in the late 1960s realize they saw one of the most special quarterbacks of all time.

Cook was a gifted passer who had arm strength similar to Hall of Famer Dan Marino. The comparison might be unfair to Cook because his arm strength was so remarkable.

Cook set 15 passing records for the Bearcats, and Cincinnati led the nation in total offense. His remarkable velocity and accuracy had pro scouts drooling at the thought of the 6'4", 220-pound quarterback leading their offense.

He was drafted by the hometown Cincinnati Bengals, and he played for them in the 1969 season.

Cook started immediately and led the Bengals to a 3-0 start. He missed the next three games with shoulder problems but returned and played 11 games that season.

Cook threw for 1,854 yards with 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He averaged a record 17.5 yards per completion and 9.4 yards per attempt. Both figures led the American Football League, and his completion average remains a record.

Cook was never the same after his rookie season because of his injured shoulder. He played only sporadically after that.

“Greg was the single most talented player we’ve ever had with the Bengals,” Bengals president Mike Brown said in a statement after Cook's death in 2012. “His career was tragically short due to the injury. Had he been able to stay healthy, I believe he would have been the player of his era in the NFL.”

Bearcat Jim O'Brien Wins Super Bowl V for Colts
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The Baltimore Colts and Dallas Cowboys played in Super Bowl V.

The game became known as the "Blunder Bowl" because both teams combined for 11 turnovers and numerous penalties throughout the game.

Nevertheless, it was one of the most compelling finishes in Super Bowl history.

The teams were tied 13-13 in the final seconds when the Colts had the ball deep in Dallas territory. Head coach Don McCafferty sent place-kicker Jim O'Brien to attempt the game-winning field goal.

The former Cincinnati Bearcat was nervous and could hear his own heart beating in his chest. Nevertheless, he kicked a 32-yard field goal and the Colts had their first Super Bowl title.

O'Brien was a receiver and a place-kicker for the Colts, and this was clearly the greatest moment of his career.

Bearcats Upset Penn State in 1983 Season Opener
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The Cincinnati Bearcats pulled off one of the biggest victories in their history when they upset national power Penn State 14-3 in the 1983 season opener.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1835724-best-college-football-moments-in-cincinnati-history

LOL That was fun. Is good you still use 42. Must mean it was good for you, it obviously was for me. Chuckle.

One other thing i now know for sure is that the number is used in at least three major sports. Having grown up in Canada (outside Vancouver) , Jackie Robinson of course, i knew .. https://www.ranker.com/list/best-athletes-who-wore-42/ranker-sports .

Again congratulations for your 2022 PGA Championship win, here. Having both those in the playoff makes it a special win also. One to always remember.