Photo flashback: The 1980 Bulldogs win the national championship

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Photo flashback: The 1980 Bulldogs win the national championship

We’ve scoured the AJC archives for these photos from the greatest game in University of Georgia football history --- the Bulldogs’ Jan. 1, 1981 Sugar Bowl win over vaunted Notre Dame that gave UGA the national championship. Georgia plays for another national title Monday against Alabama.

Vince Dooley is carried off after beating Notre Dame and winning the National Championship in 1981.
source: AJC file photo

Georgia's Scott Woerner (19), right, grabs a pass intended for Notre Dame's Pete Holohan (31), left, during first half action of Sugar Bowl game at the Superdome in New Orleans, Thursday, Jan. 1, 1981. (AP Photo)

Georgia's Herschel Walker scores a TD in the 1981 Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame. AJC file photo

Georgia's Scott Woerner returns a kick against Notre Dame in the 1981 Sugar Bowl. AJC file photo

Georgia's Herschel Walker has a full head of steam going against Notre Dame in the 1981 Sugar Bowl. AJC file photo

University of Georgia fan cheers the Bulldogs on against Notre Dame University, 1980 Sugar Bowl, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 1, 1981. Andy Sharp / Archive Image

UGA coach Vince Dooley, during the 1980 Sugar Bowl, Georgia
Bulldogs defeat Notre Dame University, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 1,
1981. Calvin Cruce / Archive Image

Georgia's Scott Woerner cuts toward an opening against Notre Dame in the 1981 Sugar Bowl. AJC file photo

Georgia's Scott Woerner returns a kick against Notre Dame in the Jan. 1, 1981 Sugar Bowl. AJC file photo

Georgia cornerback Scott Woerner enjoys the win over Notre Dame in the 1981 Sugar Bowl. AJC file photo

Georgia's Scott Woerner (19) celebrates on the sideline at the end of the game as Georgia beats Notre Dame in the 1981 Sugar Bowl and earns the national championship. AJC file photo

University of Georgia fans party in the streets after the Bulldogs defeat Notre Dame University, 1980 Sugar Bowl, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 1, 1981. Andy Sharp / Archive Image

University of Georgia fans party after the Bulldogs defeat Notre Dame University, 1980 Sugar Bowl, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 1, 1981. Photo: Andy Sharp/staff

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