On This Day: Packers win 1997 NFC Championship Game
The Green Bay Packers faced the San Francisco 49ers in the 1997 NFC Championship Game on Jan. 11, 1998. The Packers won 23-10 and advanced to Super Bowl XXXII.
Green Bay Packers safety Eugene Robinson tries to get of the grasp of San Francisco 49ers tight end Brent Jones (84) after intercepting a pass.
San Francisco 49ers fans Mindy Hightower from Orange County, Calif., wears her cheese-grater hat prior to the NFC championship game.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young drops back looking for room to pass during the opening minutes.
Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens (25) is brought down in the first quarter for a short gain.
Green Bay Packers defenseman Darius Holland reacts as their second field goal of the game clears the goal posts during the second quarter.
A pass to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman (86) is broken up by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tyronne Drakeford (22) during the third quarter.
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike Holmgren yells instructions to his team during their 23 -10 victory.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rod Woodson (26) tries to hang on to Green Bay Packers wide reciever Antonio Freeman (86).
San Francisco head coach Steve Mariucci yells instructions to his team in the second half of their loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Antonio Freeman runs a pass pattern against the San Francisco 49ers.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Derrick Mayes runs a pass pattern.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Robert Brooks begins to run a pass pattern.
Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren reacts to an official's call.
Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White (92) puts his arms around head coach Mike Holmgren towards the end of their win.
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Santana Dotson celebrates with Packers fans after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 23-10.
A mud covered Steve Young walks off the field after his San Francisco 49ers lost 23-10 to the Green Bay Packers.
San Francisco 49ers coach Steve Mariucci leaves the field at San Francisco's 3Com Park after the 49ers loss.
