SI Vault Podcast: Remembering the first Super Bowl with Walter Iooss, Jr.

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SI.com Staff
Publish date:
Feb 5, 2016

The SI Vault Podcast takes you through sports history with a dive into the archives of Sports Illustrated. Host Ted Keith speaks with legendary athletes as well as the writers who produced some of the most memorable pieces in the magazine’s 61-year history, and every week will include a reading of a classic SI story.

In this week’s episode of the SI Vault Podcast, host Ted Keith talks with legendary Sports Illustrated photographer Walter Iooss, Jr., one of only a handful of people that has attended every Super Bowl in NFL history. From Walter’s favorite memories of his time covering the game to his favorite photos, readers get a chance to see what it’s like for the game’s best photographers on the sidelines at the biggest game of the season. Finally, Ted will read, “Bread-and-Butter Packers,” from the Jan. 23, 1967 issue of Sports Illustrated.

SI's 100 Best Super Bowl Photos

Super Bowl XLII, Feb. 3, 2008

New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree somehow manages to hang on to the catch by pinning the ball against his helmet as New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison hits him late in the fourth quarter. Tyree also caught a touchdown pass earlier in the fourth quarter that helped the Giants to their 17-14 victory.

Super Bowl II, Jan. 14, 1968

SI's photographers have shot every Super Bowl in history, leading to this collection of their best shots -- with at least one picture from every game. Jerry Kramer and Forrest Gregg carry head coach Vince Lombardi off the field after the Packers' 33-14 win over the Oakland Raiders. The victory, Green Bay's second straight Super Bowl triumph, was Lombardi's final game as the Packers' coach.

Super Bowl XIII, Jan. 21, 1979

Jackie Smith flops in the end zone after dropping what would have been a game-tying touchdown. Dallas had to settle for a field goal en route to losing 35-31.

Super Bowl XXXIV, Jan. 30, 2000

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson was already down at the one before he stretched the ball into the end zone on the final play of a game that his team lost 23-16. At the 10-yard line with six seconds remaining, the Titans tried to reach the end zone, but St. Louis linebacker Mike Jones' tackle kept Dyson short.

Super Bowl XXIV, Jan. 28, 1990

San Francisco 49ers receiver Jerry Rice celebrates a touchdown catch against the Denver Broncos. San Francisco steamrolled Denver in the Louisiana Superdome, 55-10.

Super Bowl X, Jan. 18, 1976

Lynn Swann makes a diving catch over the Dallas Cowboys' Mark Washington. The Steelers wide receiver was named Super Bowl MVP after catching four balls for 161 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 21-17 win over the Cowboys.

Super Bowl XXIII, Jan. 22, 1989

As the Cincinnati Bengals defensive line trudges through the mud to get to him, Joe Montana reaches back to pass. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback threw for 357 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-winning throw to John Taylor with 34 seconds remaining to cap off a 92-yard drive and a 20-16 win.

Super Bowl XX, Jan. 26, 1986

Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is upended on a scramble by the New England Patriots defense. McMahon became the first quarterback to rush for two touchdowns in a Super Bowl; he threw for 256 yards in the 46-10 rout.

Super Bowl XLIII, Feb. 1, 2009

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes gets both feet down in the back right corner of the end zone to score a game-winning touchdown as safety Aaron Francisco attempts to push him out of bounds. After Arizona had scored 16 consecutive points in the second half to take a 23-20 lead, Holmes pulled in this Ben Roethlisberger pass with 35 seconds left to lift the Steelers to the 27-23 win.

Super Bowl XXV, Jan. 27, 1991

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

Super Bowl XXXI, Jan. 26, 1997

Brett Favre raises his helmet in celebration after throwing a 54-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Andre Rison in the first quarter. The Green Bay Packers quarterback completed 14 of 27 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for another touchdown in the 35-21 triumph.

Super Bowl XVI, Jan. 24, 1982

Fullback Earl Cooper celebrates after scoring a 10-yard receiving touchdown in the second quarter while Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Lewis Breeden looks on from the ground. Cooper's touchdown gave the San Francisco 49ers a 14-0 lead as they went on to win 26-21.

Super Bowl XXXVI, Feb. 3, 2002

New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten makes an acrobatic catch for a touchdown in the second quarter. The catch gave the Patriots a 14-3 lead at halftime; they won 20-17.

Super Bowl XI, Jan. 9, 1977

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 in the 32-14 win.

Super Bowl X, Jan. 18, 1976

An upset Tom Landry shows some uncharacteristic emotion on the sideline. Landry's Cowboys were the first wildcard team to reach the Super Bowl, beating the Minnesota Vikings on a late Hail Mary and destroying the Los Angeles Rams 37-7 in the NFC Championship Game. They lost to the Steelers in this Super Bowl, 21-17.

Super Bowl XLVI, Feb. 5, 2012

Wide receiver Mario Manningham barely gets both feet down in bounds on a 38-yard reception that set up the New York Giants' game-winner in a 21-17 game. Manningham caught five passes for 73 yards against the Patriots.

Super Bowl XLIV, Feb. 7, 2010

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees holds his son Baylen after the Saints' 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The victory was the first Super Bowl title for New Orleans and came just four years after Hurricane Katrina decimated the city and forced the Saints out of the Superdome for a year.

Super Bowl XIX, Jan. 20, 1985

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 I, Jan. 15, 1967

Super Bowl I, Jan. 15, 1967 Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr lofts a pass in the first meeting of AFL and NFL champions, played Jan. 15, 1967. Starr's 250 yards passing and two touchdowns earned him Super Bowl MVP.

Super Bowl XXXIII, Jan. 31, 1999

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway stiff arms an Atlanta Falcons defender on a scramble. The 38-year-old Elway became the oldest player to be named Super Bowl MVP, throwing for 336 yards and a touchdown and rushing for another score in Denver's 34-19 win, the final game of Elway's career.

Super Bowl XXXVIII, Feb. 1, 2004

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots rush the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers. Kicker Adam Vinatieri nailed a 41-yard field goal with four seconds remaining to put the Patriots on top 32-29.

Super Bowl XV, Jan. 25, 1981

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 XII, Jan. 15, 1978

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Thomas Henderson drives Denver Broncos quarterback Norris Weese to the turf. The Cowboys defense ruled the day in New Orleans, forcing eight turnovers and allowing just eight pass completions as Dallas defeated Denver 27-10.

Super Bowl XXXVI, Feb. 3, 2002

Kicker Adam Vinatieri knocks through a game-winning field as the Patriots stun the St. Louis Rams 20-17. Vinatieri's 48-yarder as time expired came after quarterback Tom Brady led the Patriots down the field with 1:30 left and no timeouts.

Super Bowl XXXV, Jan. 28, 2001

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jamie Sharper grabs the facemask of New York Giants quarterback Kerry Collins in the fourth quarter. The Ravens defense badgered the Giants all game, recording four sacks and forcing five turnovers to pace a 34-7 victory.

Super Bowl XXII, Jan. 31, 1988

Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams twists his leg late in the first quarter, forcing him the leave the game with the Denver Broncos up 10-0. Williams returned to throw for 340 yards and four touchdowns as the Redskins easily defeated the Broncos 42-10. Williams was the first black quarterback to play in the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XLI, Feb. 4, 2007

Marvin Harrison of the Indianapolis Colts watches a pass jolt into his hands from quarterback Peyton Manning. The Colts beat the Chicago Bears, 29-17, in Dolphin Stadium.

Super Bowl XXX, Jan. 28, 1996

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Levon Kirkland dives at the feet of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman. Aikman threw for 209 yards and a touchdown on 15-of-23 passing in the 27-17 victory to become just the third quarterback to win three Super Bowls.

Super Bowl XXI, Jan. 25, 1987

New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms tosses a pass around the outstretched arms of Denver Broncos linebacker Simon Fletcher. Simms carved up the Broncos defense for 268 yards and three touchdowns on 22-of-25 passing as the Giants dominated Denver 39-20.

Super Bowl XXXV, Jan. 28, 2001

Jermaine Lewis sprints down the right sideline for an 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the third quarter. The Baltimore Ravens wide receiver's return capped off 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 XXXII, Jan. 25, 1998

Keith Traylor, Terrell Davis and the Denver Broncos celebrate while Green Bay Packers tight end Mark Chmura lies faced-down on the field after the Broncos' 31-24 victory over the Packers. Denver's win was the first Super Bowl title for the franchise and snapped a 13-game losing streak for AFC teams in the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XXXIV, Jan. 30, 2000

Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair manages to avoid a sack and escape the tackles of the St. Louis Rams' Jay Williams and Kevin Carter during the final minute of St. Louis' 23-16 win. McNair threw for 214 yards and rushed for 64 more.

Super Bowl XLIV, Feb. 7, 2010

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees holds his son up in the air, standing on the podium after defeating the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17.

Super Bowl V, Jan. 17, 1971

Baltimore Colts quarterback Earl Morrall gets a pass off as Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Bob Lilly bears down on him. Morrall entered the game only after starting quarterback Johnny Unitas left with a rib injury. Despite completing less than 50 percent of his passes with no touchdowns, Morrall did just enough to guide the Colts to a 16-13 win over the Cowboys.

Super Bowl VII, Jan. 14, 1973

Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese stands in the pocket and looks to pass against the Washington Redskins defense. Griese recovered from a fractured right leg and dislocated ankle suffered in the fifth week of the season to lead the Dolphins to a 14-7 victory, completing eight of 11 passes for a touchdown with one interception.

Super Bowl XXIX, Jan. 29, 1995

San Francisco 49ers running back Ricky Watters outpaces San Diego Chargers cornerback Darrien Gordon on a 51-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Steve Young. Watters scored three touchdowns in the Niners' 49-26 win, catching two and rushing for a third.

Super Bowl XXXI, Jan. 26, 1997

Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White bears down on Drew Bledsoe as the New England Patriots quarterback attempts to pass. The Green Bay Packers defense badly flustered Bledsoe as he threw four interceptions in the Pats' 35-21 loss. White set a Super Bowl record with three sacks.

Super Bowl XVIII, Jan. 22, 1984

Jack Squirek raises the ball in triumph after intercepting Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann for a touchdown en route to a 38-9 win for L.A. The Los Angeles Raiders linebacker jumped Theismann's screen pass after the Redskins had run the same play for a 67-yard gain in the team's regular season meeting.

Super Bowl XXXIII, Jan. 31, 1999

Wide receiver Rod Smith awaits a bomb from John Elway after gaining separation from Atlanta Falcons free safety Eugene Robinson. Smith took the ball for an 80-yard touchdown to expand the Denver Broncos' lead to 14 points in the second quarter. They went on to win 34-19.

Super Bowl XLIII, Feb. 1, 2009

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison rests in the end zone after returning a 100-yard touchdown interception against the Arizona Cardinals. The Steelers topped the Cardinals, 27-23, in Raymond James Stadium.

Super Bowl XXIX, Jan. 29, 1995

With safeties Stanley Richard and Darren Carrington on his tail, Jerry Rice races to the end zone for the opening score of the game. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver's 44-yard touchdown grab set the record for the fastest touchdown to open a Super Bowl and set the tone for San Francisco's 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers.

Super Bowl XXXVI, Feb. 3, 2002

New England Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest crashes into Kurt Warner as defensive tackle Richard Seymour closes in from behind. Warner, leading the Greatest Show on Turf offense, threw for 365 yards with two total touchdowns but also tossed two interceptions in the Rams' 20-17 loss.

Super Bowl XXVI, Jan. 26, 1992

Art Monk appears to catch a touchdown pass over the head of Buffalo Bills cornerback Kirby Jackson. Although the play was ruled a touchdown on the field, a video review overturned the call when replay revealed the Washington Redskins wide receiver's 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 III, Jan. 12, 1969

New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath looks downfield to pass against the Baltimore Colts. 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 XXIV, Jan. 28, 1990

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana rolls out as wide receiver Jerry Rice raises his right arm in the foreground. The 49ers trounced the Denver Broncos, 55-10.

Super Bowl XXXIX, Feb. 6, 2005

New England Patriots linebacker and tight end Mike Vrabel reaches for a floating pass from Tom Brady in the end zone. Vrabel's touchdown grab put the Patriots up 14-7 in the third quarter. On defense, Vrabel's primary duties, he sacked Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb for a 16-yard loss. The Patriots won 24-21.

Super Bowl XXXII, Jan. 25, 1998

John Elway raises the Lombardi Trophy after the Denver Broncos' 31-24 triumph over the Green Bay Packers. After 15 seasons in the league, the illustrious quarterback finally won his first Super Bowl.

Super Bowl IX, Jan. 12, 1975

Jack Ham, Jack Lambert, Ernie Holmes and Dwight White of the Pittsburgh Steelers swarm to Minnesota Vikings fullback Dave Osborn. Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain defense contained the Vikings, limiting them to just 119 total offensive yards in pacing a 16-6 win.

Super Bowl II, Jan. 14, 1968

Green Bay Packers defensive end Willie Davis takes down Oakland Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica for a sack. The Packers' staunch defense limited the Raiders to 293 yards of offense in Green Bay's 33-14 win.

Super Bowl XLII, Feb. 3, 2008

Plaxico Burress eyes the football as it floats in to him for the game-winning touchdown. The New York Giants wide receiver caught the pass from quarterback Eli Manning with 35 seconds left to upset the New England Patriots 17-14, ruining the Patriots' bid for a perfect season.

Super Bowl IV, Jan. 11, 1970

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Johnny Robinson celebrates after recovering John Henderson's fumble in the second quarter of Super Bowl IV. The Chiefs defense, running a 3-4 scheme unfamiliar to the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL, forced five turnovers to lead Kansas City to a 23-7 victory.

Super Bowl XVIII, Jan. 22, 1984

Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen races away from Anthony Washington and the rest of the Washington Redskins defense for a 74-yard touchdown in the third quarter of a 38-9 blowout. Allen's run was the longest in Super Bowl history at the time.

Super Bowl XL, Feb. 5, 2006

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward leaps in the end zone after catching a 43-yard touchdown pass from Antwaan Randle El. Randle El, a wide receiver who played quarterback in college, threw the pass after a wide receiver reverse that left Ward wide open. Ward led all receivers with 123 yards on five catches in the 21-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

Super Bowl VI, Jan. 16, 1972

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach stares down the Miami Dolphins defense and looks for an open receiver. Staubach was named Super Bowl MVP after completing 12 of 19 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns in the 24-3 win.

Super Bowl LI, Feb. 5, 2017

New England Patriots wideout Julian Edelman hangs onto the ball while an Atlanta Falcons defender sends him airborn. The Patriots completed a historic 25-point comeback against the Falcons to win in overtime.

Super Bowl XXVII, Jan. 31, 1993

Troy Aikman hurdles a Buffalo Bills defender on a scramble. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback was named Super Bowl MVP after completing 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for 28 yards in the 52-17 romp.

Super Bowl XXIII, Jan. 22, 1989

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Michael Carter tugs at Boomer Esiason as the Cincinnati quarterback attempts to pass. The 49ers defense limited Esiason to just 11-of-25 passing and 144 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in San Francisco's 20-16 win.

Super Bowl XLIV, Feb. 7, 2010

New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter returns an interception from Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning for a touchdown. That score put New Orleans up, 31-17, in the fourth quarter.

Super Bowl XXVII, Jan. 31, 1993

Dallas Cowboys safety Thomas Everett intercepts a pass from Buffalo Bills 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 XIV, Jan. 20, 1980

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 VIII, Jan. 13, 1974

Miami Dolphins running back Mercury Morris breaks a tackle on a carry to the outside. Morris provided the latter part of the 1-2 punch of Miami's running game in the 24-17 win over Minnesota, spelling Csonka for 11 carries for 34 yards.

Super Bowl XLV, Feb. 6, 2011

Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace. Woodson broke his collarbone on the play and did not return. The Packers won 31-25.

Super Bowl XX,Jan. 25, 1986

Legendary running back Walter Payton chats on the sidelines with quarterback Jim McMahon. In the only Super Bowl of Payton's Hall of Fame career, he was held to 61 yards on 22 carries with a fumble. Very little went right for the New England Patriots other than limiting Payton as the Chicago Bears routed New England 46-10.

Super Bowl XX, Jan. 26, 1986

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 XVIII, Jan. 22, 1984

Marcus Allen dives into the end zone for his first of two touchdowns against the Washington Redskins. The Los Angeles Raiders running back was named Super Bowl MVP after rushing for a Super Bowl-record 191 yards in the Raiders' 38-9 victory.

Super Bowl XLVII, Feb. 3, 2013

The New Orleans Superdome sits in darkness after the lights went out in the second half of the 49ers-Ravens Super Bowl. San Francisco mounted a second-half comeback after the lights flickered on but fell short of Baltimore, 34-31.

Super Bowl XVI, Jan. 24, 1982

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 Redskins running back John Riggins powers his way through Miami Dolphins tacklers. Riggins outgained the entire Miami offense with 181 total yards, 166 of them on the ground in the 27-17 win. With his team trailing 17-13 in the fourth quarter, Riggins came up huge on a crucial fourth-and-one, taking the ball 43 yards to the end zone.

Super Bowl V, Jan. 17, 1971

Baltimore Colts rookie kicker Jim O'Brien boots a game-winning field goal with five seconds left over the outstretched arms of the Dallas Cowboys rush. O'Brien's field goal delivered the championship to Baltimore and broke a 13-13 tie.

Super Bowl VII, Jan. 14, 1973

The Miami Dolphins carry head coach Don Shula off the field after defeating the Washington Redskins 14-7. The win capped off the Dolphins' undefeated season, still unmatched in NFL history, and gave Shula his first Super Bowl victory after losing Super Bowls III and VI.

Super Bowl XXV, Jan. 27, 1991

Defensive back Everson Walls basks in the triumph after his New York Giants' 20-19 win over the Buffalo Bills. The Giants overcame a 12-3 deficit to claim the only Super Bowl decided by one point.

Super Bowl XIV, Jan. 20, 1980

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Joe Greene leaps as Los Angeles Rams quarterback Vince Ferragamo attempts to get a pass off. Mean Joe starred in his famous Coca-Cola ad during the commercials of the game, a 31-19 Steelers victory.

Super Bowl LII, Feb. 4, 2018

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles wraps his hands around a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots. The Eagles won, 41-33, with the Foles trick play touchdown remembered by the play name "Philly Special."

Super Bowl XXXVII, Jan. 26, 2003

Tampa Bay defensive tackle Warren Sapp brings down Oakland quarterback Rich Gannon and jars the ball free for a fumble. Although the Raiders recovered the fumble, the Buccaneers' defense controlled the game, scoring three touchdowns on interception returns. Those touchdowns helped Tampa Bay easily prevail 48-21.

Super Bowl XVII, Jan. 30, 1983

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 XXXVIII, Feb. 1, 2004

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass as Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan advances toward him. Brady was named Super Bowl MVP after completing 32 of 48 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns in the 32-29 win.

Super Bowl XXXII, Jan. 25, 1998

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway gets helicoptered on a third-down hit by Green Bay Packers safeties LeRoy Butler and Mike Prior. Despite the big hit, Elway picked up a first down on the play, keeping Denver's drive alive for a later Terrell Davis touchdown. That touchdown drive proved crucial in the Broncos' hard-fought 31-24 win.

Super Bowl IV, Jan. 11, 1970

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the last meeting of AFL and NFL champions before the two leagues merged after the season. Dawson earned Super Bowl MVP honors after completing 12 of 17 passes for 142 yards and a touchdown in Kansas City's 23-7 victory.

Super Bowl XLI, Feb. 4, 2007

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning unleashes a pass through the rain at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida

Super Bowl IX, Jan. 12, 1975

Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Franco Harris sprints away from the Minnesota Vikings defense on a carry. Harris set a Super Bowl record with 158 rushing yards as he earned Super Bowl MVP honors in the Steelers' 16-6 victory.

Super Bowl XIII, Jan. 21, 1979

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 is the only team to score 30 or more points and lose a Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XIX, Jan. 20, 1985

Miami Dolphins running back Tony Nathan dives on top 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 XXVI, Jan. 26, 1992

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien tosses a pass against the Buffalo Bills. Rypien earned Super Bowl MVP honors by throwing for 292 yards and two touchdowns on 18-of-33 passing in the Redskins' 37-24 win.

Super Bowl XLVII, Feb. 13, 2013

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones returns the second-half kickoff for a 108-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Despite a late 49ers comeback, the Ravens held on to win 34-31 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Super Bowl XXXVII, Jan. 26, 2003

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Joe Jurevicius extends a stiff arm at cornerback Tory James in the Bucs 38-21 victory. Jurevicius led all receivers with 78 yards on four catches despite playing with the distraction of his infant son, who was born prematurely five days before the NFC Championship and eventually died in March 2003.

Super Bowl XXVII, Jan. 31, 1993

Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith escapes from Buffalo Bills safety Henry Jones at midfield. Smith led all rushers in the Cowboys 52-17 win, racking up 108 yards on the ground with a touchdown.

Super Bowl I, Jan 15. 1967

Jon Gilliam and Jerry Mays of the Kansas City Chiefs greet the Green Bay Packers' Willie Davis and Bob Skoronski at midfield before the start of the first Super Bowl. At the time the game was known as the First AFL-NFL World Championship Game or the Super game. It was the only Super Bowl to not sell out. Green Bay won 35-10.

Super Bowl VI, Jan. 16, 1972

Dallas Cowboys running back Calvin Hill attempts to leap over the pile but gets tackled by the Dolphins defense. The Cowboys dominated on the ground, rushing for a Super Bowl-record 252 yards en route to a 24-3 victory.

Super Bowl XXXV, Jan. 28, 2001

New York Giants cornerback Dave Thomas attempts to wrap up Jamal Lewis in the fourth quarter. The Baltimore Ravens' rookie running back gained 102 yards on the ground, becoming just the second rookie to rush for 100 yards in a Super Bowl. He also scored a fourth-quarter touchdown as the Ravens rolled to a 34-7 win.

Super Bowl XLVIII, Feb. 2, 2014

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is crushed by the Seattle Seahawks defense as he lets go of a pass. The Seahawks demolished the Broncos, 43-8, to win their first Super Bowl title.

Super Bowl XLIV, Feb. 7, 2010

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas dives into the end zone in the third quarter. Thomas gained 85 total yards against the Indianapolis Colts, including 55 receiving yards on six catches in the 31-17 Saints' win.

Super Bowl XLV, Feb. 6, 2011

Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins gets into the end zone to complete his interception return in the first quarter. Collins' pick was part of a hot start for the Packers against the Pittsburgh Steelers as Green Bay built leads of 14-0 and 21-3 before winning 31-25.

Super Bowl XXVIII, Jan. 30, 1994

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 XXXIX, Feb. 6, 2005

New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk attempts to leap through a tackle in the second quarter. Faulk gained 65 total yards and had two catches and a rush that set up of the Patriots winning score in their 24-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Super Bowl 50, Feb. 7, 2016

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller strips the ball from Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton. Malik Jackson recovered the ball in the end zone for a Broncos touchdown. Denver topped Carolina, 24-10, at Levi's Stadium.

Super Bowl XL, Feb. 5, 2006

Ben Roethlisberger follows the block of running back Jerome Bettis for a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The Steelers quarterback tossed two interceptions and didn't throw a touchdown, but Pittsburgh defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-10.

Super Bowl XIX, Jan. 20, 1985

San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig rushes past a diving Miami Dolphins defender for a touchdown in his team's 38-16 win. Craig became the first player to score three touchdowns in a Super Bowl, catching two and rushing for a third.

Super Bowl XXXII, Jan. 25, 1998

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 XLIX, Feb. 1, 2015

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady fires a pass as Seattle Seahawks defenders swirl around him. The Patriots won the game in the final seconds on a goal-line interception by Malcolm Butler.

Super Bowl XXX, Jan. 28, 1996

Deion Sanders of the Cowboys hauls in a pass with the Steelers' Willie Williams towering over him. The Cowboys edged the Steelers, 27-17, at Sun Devil Stadium.

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