E78: Jim Tunney NFL Referee Interview




The Game Before the Money: Oral History of Pro and College Football show

Summary: Legendary NFL referee Jim Tunney discusses famous NFL games he officiated, including the 1981 NFC Championship Game featuring “The Catch” and the 1979 AFC Championship Game featuring the Mike Renfro Play. He also remembers Tom Dempsey’s record-setting field goal and shares his thoughts about instant replay. Jim Tunney officiated in the NFL for 31 years from 1960 through 1990. He refereed 3 Super Bowls: Super Bowl 6, Super Bowl 11, and Super Bowl 12. Learn more about The Game Before the Money at https://www.TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com