We’ve picked out 20 pictures from the Chad Sport galleries to capture what was a golden time for the club.
We’ve got pictures from the memorable promotion-winning match at Wrexham and the celebrations that followed as well as some of the club’s most iconic players, including Ernie Moss.
Tell us what your favourite historic Mansfield Town game is down the years and why? It may be a great game, a significant game for the club or have more personal reasons. Either way, we’d love you to let us know via our social media channels.
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17. Civic reception
Stags Civic Reception after winning the Division Three Championship. Left to right: Gordon Hodgson, captain, Arthur Patrick, chairman, Peter Morris, manager and George Jelly, Council chairman. Photo: National World
18. Snow game
Stags players and staff clear snow from the pitch at Field Mill in 1979. Photo: National World
19. Job done
Stags celebrate promotion after last game win at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground in 1979. Photo: National World
20. A club legend
Sandy Pate with John McGovern as Pate runs out for his Testimonial match at Field Mill. Photo: National World