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.
9. All the omens
Was this an omen for the day? The nameplate from the engine - which pulled the train that carried the 1937 F A Cup winners to Wembley - went on show at the entrance to Sunderland Museum in May 1973. Joseph George Mackle and his brother Ian from Farringdon took a look. Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. Full time. Now it's your turn
What's your memory of that special day in 1973? Share your fan story by emailing [email protected] Photo: se