We have found 13 Echo archive photos which show shops, clubs and pubs which were in the news during that incredible period.
Some were pictured as fans set off for Wembley. Others were snapped in a deserted town centre on Cup final day.
And some were in the picture when Sunderland brought the cup back home in front of tens of thousands of fans.
Take a look and see how many shops you remember.
And get in touch to tell us more of your own memories from that incredible year.
1. Pictured in Stylo
The wives of the Sunderland team are pictured in Stylo in the run-up to the 1973 final. Was it your favourite shop for shoes in the 70s? Photo: SE
2. Finlay for last minute goodies
These fans were on their way to Wembley for the FA Cup Final but they could have called in to Finlay's for gifts and more. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Packing the in at the Board Inn
Fans grabbed any vantage point they could find at the Board Inn to see Sunderland come home with the FA Cup. Photo: SE
4. Going past Suttons
All smiles on the parade and there's Sutton's in the background. Remember it? Photo: SE