The 1969 Pro Bowl was the NFL's nineteenth annual all-star game which featured the outstanding performers from the 1968 season.

[2] Defensive tackle Merlin Olsen of the Los Angeles Rams was selected as lineman of the game, and quarterback Roman Gabriel of the Rams received the back of the game award.

But, after a great outcry from the fans, he was rehired by Rams management after the Pro Bowl.

The game ball was presented to Allen due to his trials in the previous weeks.

[1] The game was played a week after the historic Super Bowl III, held in Miami.