But how many of these fans stories do you remember from the year when Sunderland won the FA Cup?
Were you the baby who was born at the very moment that Ian Porterfield scored the winning goal. Or do you recognise the fan who took a ventriloquist’s dummy to Wembley?
Maybe you were the Black Cats fan with the lucky hat who only ever saw Sunderland win when he wore it.
Have a look at these fans stories and then get in touch to share your own.
5. The unluckiest fan?
Junior Gunner, George Hall (17) from South Hetton, was at the station with crowds of Sunderland supporters in May 1973 but he was not going to Wembley. His train was bound for Rhyl where he was stationed with the Royal Artillery. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Ray's fateful hat
Ray Averre, from Hylton, never saw Sunderland lose when he wore the lucky hat that his mam knitted for him. He made sure he wore it at Wembley. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Historic cake makers
A special cake was put on display next to the FA Cup at a civic reception for the Sunderland team. Gillian Huxley and Joan Burns helped do the delicate work on the cake which was donated by G T Culpitt and Sons Ltd. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Big support on the tug
Crew members on the Marsden tug made their own tribute to the Black Cats in 1973. Pictured left to right are engineer Leslie Reynolds, mate Danny Swinhoe and Philip Steel. Photo: Sunderland Echo