James Harrison's Epic Run

SI Staff | Jan 28, 2010

James Harrison's Epic Run

James Harrison

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For the second year in a row the Super Bowl delivered an unforgettable play. A year ago it was David Tyree's against-the-helmet catch against the New England Patriots. On Sunday it was James Harrison's 100-yard interception return for a touchdown on the final play of the first half, the longest play in Super Bowl history. Here are SI's shots of the play.

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DeShea Townsend (26) works to get into position to make a block for Harrison.

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Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner does his best to stop the Pittsburgh convoy.

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Lawrence Timmons gets set to block a pair of Cardinals.

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Harrison turns on the speed to get away from Mike Gandy (69), but doesn't see Larry Fitzgerald (11) gaining ground.

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Mike Gandy gets a hand on Harrison.

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Ryan Clark's block helps free Harrison from Mike Gandy's would-be tackle.

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With the end zone a few yards away, Harrison digs down as Larry Fitzgerald gets a hand on him.

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Larry Fitzgerald (11) and Steve Breaston (15) appear to the be Arizona's last hope.

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Larry Fitzgerald tries to strip the ball away from Harrison instead of tackling him.

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Harrison gets a break in that Fitzgerald's body is now between Harrison and the ground.

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As Harrison falls, his knee lands on Fitzgerald's thigh instead of the ground.

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By the time Harrison finishes tumbling....

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... he's in the end zone for a touchdown.

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Exhausted by the ordeal, Harrison could do nothing else but lay there.