Walter Iooss Jr.'s Best Super Bowl Photos

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Jan 12, 2015

Walter Iooss Jr.'s Best Super Bowl Photos

Super Bowl I, Jan. 15, 1967: Green Bay 35, Kansas City 10, at Los Angeles

Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr lofts a pass in the first meeting of AFL and NFL champions. Starr's 250 yards passing and two touchdowns earned him Super Bowl MVP honors.

Super Bowl II, Jan. 14, 1968: Green Bay 33, Oakland 14, at Miami

Two weeks after defeating the Dallas Cowboys in the waning seconds of the Ice Bowl, Bart Starr and the Packers got past Oakland with ease in Super Bowl II, 33-14. Starr was again the MVP.

Super Bowl III, Jan. 12, 1969: New York Jets 16, Baltimore 7, at Miami

A relaxed Joe Namath chats poolside with the media before his big matchup with the Baltimore Colts. The quarterback made headlines when he guaranteed a Jets win, despite the AFL's 0-2 record in the first two Super Bowls.

Super Bowl III, Jan. 12, 1969: New York Jets 16, Baltimore 7, at Miami

New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath looks to pass against the Baltimore Colts in SB III. Broadway Joe's team backed up his victory guarantee as New York upset the heavily favored Colts 16-7. Namath completed 17 of 28 passes for 206 yards and was named Super Bowl MVP.

Super Bowl IV, Jan. 11, 1970: Kansas City 23, Minnesota 7, at New Orleans

The Kansas Chiefs defense recovered two fumbles, made three interceptions and held the Minnesota Vikings to 67 yards rushing (172 passing), thanks in part to Buck Buchanan (86) and Curley Culp (61).

Super Bowl V, Jan. 17, 1971: Baltimore 16, Dallas 13, at Miami

Baltimore Colts rookie kicker Jim O'Brien boots the game-winning field goal with five seconds left over the outstretched arms of the Dallas Cowboys rush.

Super Bowl VI, Jan. 16, 1972: Dallas 24, Miami 3, at New Orleans

Roger Staubach gets set to pass against the Miami Dolphins in a Super Bowl in which the Dallas Cowboys snapped their reputation for being unable to win important playoff games.

Super Bowl VI, Jan. 16, 1972: Dallas 24, Miami 3, at New Orleans

Roger Staubach was named MVP of Super Bowl VI after completing 12 of 19 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns in the 24-3 win.

Super Bowl VII, Jan. 14, 1973: Miami 14, Washington 7, at Los Angeles

Miami Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka charges up the middle against the Washington Redskins. Csonka tallied 112 yards rushing on 15 carries to lead all rushers and spark Miami's 14-7 triumph.

Super Bowl VIII, , Jan. 13, 1974: Miami 24, Minnesota 7, at Houston

Larry Csonka bulldozed his way to a record 145 yards rushing on 33 carries against the Vikings en route to becoming the first running back to be named Super Bowl MVP.

Super Bowl IX, Jan. 12, 1975: Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 6, at New Orleans

Jack Ham, Jack Lambert, Ernie Holmes and Dwight White of Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain defense swarm to Minnesota Vikings fullback Dave Osborn. Pittsburgh limited Minnesota to just 119 total offensive yards.

Super Bowl IX, Jan. 12, 1975: Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 6, at New Orleans

Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Franco Harris sprints away from the Minnesota Vikings defense. Harris set a Super Bowl record with 158 rushing yards as he earned Super Bowl MVP honors.

Super Bowl X, Jan. 18, 1976: Pittsburgh 21, Dallas 17, at Miami

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end L.C. Greenwood takes down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach. The Steelers' intimidating defense forced Staubach into three interceptions and sacked him seven times during Pittsburgh's 21-17 win.

Super Bowl XI, Jan. 9, 1977: Oakland 32, Minnesota 14, at Pasadena

Oakland Raiders defensive end Otis Sistrunk sacks Fran Tarkenton, forcing the Minnesota Vikings quarterback to fumble. Oakland's offense had a field day with the Vikings, setting a Super Bowl record with 429 yards of offense.

Super Bowl XII, Jan. 15, 1978: Dallas 27, Denver 10, at New Orleans

Randy White (54) and Charlie Waters (41) ease up after having pressured Denver quarterback Craig Morton. White shared MVP honors with teammate Harvey Martin, which marked the first time a defensive lineman was named Super Bowl MVP.

Super Bowl XIII, Jan. 21, 1979: Pittsburgh 35, Dallas 31, at Miami

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw scrambles away from the Dallas Cowboys defense before tossing a touchdown pass to Rocky Bleier. Led by Bradshaw's 318 passing yards and four touchdowns, the Steelers won in a shootout, beating the Cowboys 35-31. Dallas was the first of only two teams (San Francisco, 2013) to score 30 or more points and lose a Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XIII, Jan. 21, 1979: Pittsburgh 35, Dallas 31, at Miami

Rocky Bleier found himself on the cover of Sports Illustrated after making this leaping catch. The grab was the Steelers fullback's only reception of the day but went for a seven-yard touchdown that gave the Steelers a 21-14 lead heading into halftime. Pittsburgh won 35-31.

Super Bowl XIV, Jan. 20, 1980: Pittsburgh 31, L.A. Rams 19, at Pasadena

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver John Stallworth hauls in a pass from Terry Bradshaw just beyond the outstretched fingers of Los Angeles Rams cornerback Rod Perry. Stallworth took the pass 73 yards to the end zone to give the Steelers the lead for good in their 31-19 win.

Super Bowl XV, Jan. 25, 1981: Oakland 27, Philadelphia 10, at New Orleans

Super Bowl MVP Jim Plunkett looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles. Plunkett threw for 261 yards on 13-of-21 passing with three touchdowns to guide the Oakland Raiders to a 27-10 victory.

Super Bowl XVI, Jan. 24, 1982: San Francisco 26, Cincinnati 21, at Pontiac

San Francisco 49ers tight end Charles Young hangs on to a pass while being sandwiched between linebacker Jim LeClair and another Cincinnati Bengals defender. Young's grab went for a gain of 14 yards and helped set up the 49ers' first score in their 26-21 victory.

Super Bowl XVII, Jan. 30, 1983: Washington 27, Miami 17, at Pasadena

The Smurfs of the Washington Redskins celebrate after a touchdown. Washington scored 17 consecutive points in the second half to defeat the Miami Dolphins 27-17.

Super Bowl XVIII, Jan. 22, 1984: L.A. Raiders 38, Washington 9, at Tampa

Derrick Jensen of Oakland blocks a punt by Washington's Jeff Hayes during the Raiders' blowout victory.

Super Bowl XIX, Jan. 20, 1985: San Francisco 38, Miami 16, at Stanford

Dan Marino absorbs a big hit from San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Gary Johnson. Marino completed 29 of 50 passes for 318 yards and a touchdown but his Miami Dolphins fell 38-16.

Super Bowl XIX, Jan. 20, 1985: San Francisco 38, Miami 16, at Stanford

Miami Dolphins running back Tony Nathan dives on top of the San Francisco 49ers defense. Nathan had limited success running the ball in the 38-16 loss, gaining just 18 yards on the ground. He did pick up 83 receiving yards on 10 catches.

Super Bowl XX, Jan. 26, 1986: Chicago 46, New England 10, at New Orleans

Chicago Bears defensive back Reggie Phillips raises his arms after returning an interception 28 yards for a touchdown against the New England Patriots. The Bears' innovative 46 defense dominated the game, registering seven sacks and allowing just seven rushing yards in the 46-10 win, while directly putting nine points on the board.

Super Bowl XXI, Jan. 25, 1987: N.Y. Giants 39 Denver 20, at Pasadena

Carl Banks and the New York Giants' Blue Wrecking Crew defense held Gerald Wilhite and the Broncos to 10 second-half points on their way to a 39-20 victory -- the Giants' first ever in a Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XXI, Jan. 25, 1987: N.Y. Giants 39 Denver 20, at Pasadena

1987 George Martin gets to John Elway. His sack on Elway for a safety accounted for the only points scored in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXI.

Super Bowl XXII, Jan. 31, 1988: Washington 42, Denver 10, at San Diego

Doug Williams overcame this gruesome hit to finish with four touchdown passes and MVP honors as the Redskins overcame a 10-0 deficit.

Super Bowl XXII, Jan. 31, 1988: Washington 42, Denver 10, at San Diego

Dexter Manley (72) and the Redskins combined to sack John Elway five times and intercept him three times.

Super Bowl XXIII, Jan. 22, 1989: San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16, at Miami

San Francisco defensive tackle Michael Carter and the 49ers limited Boomer Esiason to just 11-of-25 passing and 144 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the 20-16 win.

Super Bowl XXIV, Jan. 28, 1990: San Francisco 55, Denver 10, at New Orleans

San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana and Guy McIntyre celebrate during their 45 point win over Denver -- the most lopsided in Super Bowl history.

Super Bowl XXV, Jan. 27, 1991: N.Y. Giants 20, Buffalo 19, at Tampa

Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood sends his game-winning field goal attempt wide right, securing the New York Giants' 20-19 victory.

Super Bowl XXVI, Jan. 26, 1992: Washington 37, Buffalo 24, at Minneapolis

Art Monk appears to catch a touchdown pass over Buffalo cornerback Kirby Jackson. A video review overturned the call when replay revealed his foot landed out of bounds. It was the first time a touchdown was overturned by instant replay in a Super Bowl, although the Redskins went on to win 37-24.

Super Bowl XXVI, Jan. 26, 1992: Washington 37, Buffalo 24, at Minneapolis

Washington quarterback Mark Rypien earned Super Bowl MVP honors against the Bills by throwing for 292 yards and two touchdowns on 18-of-33 passing.

Super Bowl XXVII, Jan. 31, 1993: Dallas 52, Buffalo 17, at Pasadena

Dallas Cowboys safety Thomas Everett intercepts a pass from Buffalo quarterback Jim Kelly in the end zone on fourth down. Everett picked off two passes as the Cowboys routed the Bills 52-17.

Super Bowl XXVIII, Jan. 30, 1994: Dallas 30, Buffalo 13, at Atlanta

Emmitt Smith dominates the Buffalo Bills in a Super Bowl rematch, rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Smith was named Super Bowl MVP as he and the Dallas Cowboys sent the Bills to their fourth straight Super Bowl defeat, 30-13.

Super Bowl XXIX, Jan. 29, 1995: San Francisco 49, San Diego 26, at Miami

Jerry Rice and Steve Young hug it out on a day in which Young threw a Super Bowl-record six touchdown passes -- three to Rice.

Super Bowl XXX, Jan. 28, 1996: Dallas 27, Pittsburgh 17, at Tempe

Emmitt Smith helped the Dallas Cowboys become the first team to win three Super Bowls in four years.

Super Bowl XXX, Jan. 28, 1996: Dallas 27, Pittsburgh 17, at Tempe

Rod Woodson (26) and Michael Irvin vie for the ball in the third Super Bowl meeting between Pittsburgh and Dallas. The loss was the Steelers first in a Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XXXI, Jan. 26, 1997: Green Bay 35, New England 21, at New Orleans

Antonio Freeman scored on a then-record 81-yard touchdown pass as Brett Favre helped the Packers win their first Super Bowl since SB II.

Super Bowl XXXI, Jan. 26, 1997: Green Bay 35, New England 21, at New Orleans

Brett Favre dives past New England Patriots linebacker Todd Collins for a touchdown in the second quarter.

Super Bowl XXXI, Jan. 26, 1997: Green Bay 35, New England 21, at New Orleans

The Minister of Defense, Reggie White set a Super Bowl record with three sacks against the Patriots.

Super Bowl XXXII, Jan. 25, 1998: Denver 31, Green Bay 24, at San Diego

Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis rushes past Green Bay Packers linebacker Seth Joyner. Davis missed most of the second quarter with a migraine but still rushed for 157 yards with three touchdowns to earn Super Bowl MVP in Denver's 31-24 victory.

Super Bowl XXXIII, Jan. 31, 1999: Denver 34, Atlanta 19, at Miami

In the final game of his NFL career, John Elway, 38, became the oldest played to be named MVP of the game, completing 18 passes for 336 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He ran in for another score.

Super Bowl XXXIV, Jan. 30, 2000: St. Louis 23, Tennessee 16, at Atlanta

MVP Kurt Warner set Super Bowl records by passing for 414 yards and attempting 45 throws without an interception.

Super Bowl XXXV, Jan. 28, 2001: Baltimore 34, N.Y. Giants 7, at Tampa

Jermaine Lewis sprinted down the right sideline for an 84-yard kickoff return, capping a dizzying spell of touchdowns in which the Ravens returned an interception and a kickoff for a touchdown and the New York Giants returned a kickoff for a touchdown on three consecutive plays. Baltimore won 34-7.

Super Bowl XXXVI, Feb. 3, 2002: New England 20, St. Louis 17, at New Orleans

Adam Vinatieri kicks the game-winning field goal from 48 yards out to lift the Patriots over the Rams in the first Super Bowl played in a February.

Super Bowl XXXVII, Jan. 26, 2003: Tampa Bay 48, Oakland 21, at San Diego

The Buccaneers sacked Rich Gannon five times and returned three of his record-setting five interceptions for touchdowns in the Gruden Bowl.

Super Bowl XXXVIII, Feb. 1, 2004: New England 32, Carolina 29, at Houston

Tom Brady lead the Patriots in celebration at the conclusion of their victory over Carolina. The game was decided on a 41-yard field goal by Adam Vinatieri with four seconds remaining.

Super Bowl XXXIX, Feb. 6, 2005: New England 24, Philadelphia 21, at Jacksonville

The Patriots came up with three interceptions against Donovan McNabb and the Eagles en route to their third Super Bowl victory in four years.

Super Bowl XXXIX, Feb. 6, 2005: New England 24, Philadelphia 21, at Jacksonville

Tom Brady completed 23 of 33 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns in the first Super Bowl to go into the fourth quarter with both teams tied on the scoreboard.