They'd made history and the boys of 1973 went off to Majorca afterwards.
Once they had won the Cup, Sunderland's players headed for a week off in the sun.
An Echo photographer was there to get them looking refreshed and ready for the new season when they landed back in the North East.
Re-live another wonderful 1973 memory.
1. Faces you'll recognise and they were back from their holidays.
Faces you'll recognise and they were back from their holidays.
2. Billy Hughes, Ian Porterfield and Vic Halom in the holiday spirit.
Billy Hughes, Ian Porterfield and Vic Halom in the holiday spirit.
3. Bob Stokoe looks smart in his SAFC suit.
Bob Stokoe looks smart in his SAFC suit.
4. Mick Horswill, Vic Halom and David Young were back for another season.
Mick Horswill, Vic Halom and David Young were back for another season.