Jon Gilliam and Jerry Mays of the Chiefs greet the 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. Neil Leifer/SI
Packers coach Vince Lombardi on the sideline watching the action. After a close first half, Green Bay scored 21 consecutive points to run away with the game. Neil Leifer/SI
Fans cheer on the Packers and Chiefs during Super Bowl I. Green Bay, led by quarterback Bart Starr, won the game 35-10. Neil Leifer/SI
Packers wide receiver Max McGee runs after catching a pass in Super Bowl I. McGee caught seven passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns. Filling in for injured starter Boyd Dowler, McGee reportedly played while nursing a hungover from the night before. Neil Leifer/SI
Max McGee was featured on the cover of the Jan. 23, 1967 issue of Sports Illustrated after the Packers beat the Chiefs. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Max McGee hauls in a catch during Super Bowl I. McGee was a running back at Tulane and the nation's top kick returner in 1953. Selected by the Packers in the fifth round of the 1954 draft, McGee spent two years in the Air Force as a pilot following his rookie year before returning in 1957 to play 11 more seasons. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Packers defensive end Willie Davis takes down 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. Neil Leifer/SI
Jerry Kramer and Forrest Gregg carry coach Vince Lombardi off the field after the Packers' win. The victory, Green Bay's second straight Super Bowl triumph, was Lombardi's final game as the Packers' coach. Neil Leifer/SI
Packers defensive back Herb Adderley (26) catches an interception during Super Bowl II. Adderley returned the interception 60 yards for a touchdown, icing the game with 3:57 to go. Neil Leifer/SI
Packers quarterback Bart Starr (15) throws a pass during Super Bowl II against the Raiders. Starr was named the MVP of the game after throwing for 202 yards and a touchdown. Neil Leifer/SI
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi on the sideline during Super Bowl II at Orange Bowl Stadium. Lombardi and the Packers won the first two Super Bowls following the AFL-NFL merger. Neil Leifer/SI
A relaxed Joe Namath chats poolside with the media before his big matchup with the Baltimore Colts. The Jets quarterback made headlines when he guaranteed a Jets win despite the AFL's 0-2 record in the first two Super Bowls. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Jets quarterback Joe Namath (12) with Emerson Boozer (32), Pete Lammons (87) and Matt Snell (41) in the end zone huddle during Super Bowl III against the Baltimore Colts. Namath and the Jets pulled off the upset victory over the favored Colts, winning 16-7. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Jets punter Curley Johnson (33) launches a punt from his own end zone during the Super Bowl. Johnson punted four times for an average of 38.8 yards during the game. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Jets quarterback Joe Namath (12) celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Jets quarterback Joe Namath looks downfield to pass against the Baltimore Colts. Broadway Joe completed 17 of 28 passes for 206 yards and was named Super Bowl MVP. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Dropping back in the pocket, Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas looks for an open receiver down the field. The quarterback threw for just 110 yards and one interception during the game. Though he didn't win this one, Unitas went on to win Super Bowl V against the Cowboys Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Following his MVP performance in Super Bowl III, Jets quarterback Joe Namath was featured on the Jan. 20, 1969 issue of Sports Illustrated. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson throws a pass against the Vikings in the last meeting of AFL and NFL champions (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. Neil Leifer/SI
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 Vikings in the NFL, forced five turnovers to lead Kansas City to a 23-7 victory. Neil Leifer/SI
Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson huddles with his teammates during a drive down the field against the Vikings. Neil Leifer/SI
Chiefs defensive tackle Buck Buchanan (86) brings down Vikings running back Bill Brown (30) at Tulane Stadium. Kansas City held Brown to just 26 yards rushing on six carries during the game. Neil Leifer/SI
After leading his team to a Super Bowl victory against the Vikings, Chiefs coach Hank Stram is hoisted up by his players in celebration. Neil Leifer/SI
Sports Illustrated's cover featured Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson calling signals before the snap during Super Bowl IV against the Vikings. Dawson was named the MVP for orchestrating the upset victory and leading Kansas City to its first Super Bowl victory. Neil Leifer/SI
Chiefs coach Hank Stram shakes hands with quarterback Len Dawson following Kansas City's win in Super Bowl IV over the Vikings. Stram was named the AFL Coach of the Year in 1968 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Baltimore Colts quarterback Earl Morrall gets a pass off as 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. Neil Leifer/SI
With just eight seconds left in the game, Baltimore Colts rookie kicker Jim O'Brien (80) made a 32-yard field goal to win the game. The Colts did not have a lead in the game until O'Brien made the kick. Neil Leifer/SI
Cowboys quarterback Craig Morton pitches to Duane Thomas on an outside run during Super Bowl V against the Colts. Thomas finished the game with 56 all-purpose yards and the Cowboys' lone touchdown of the day. Neil Leifer/SI
Cowboys quarterback Craig Morton (14) and coach Tom Landry strategize on the sideline. While the Baltimore Colts won this game, the Cowboys would make it back to the Super Bowl the following year, defeating the Dolphins. Neil Leifer/SI
The 32-yard field goal that won the game for the Baltimore Colts was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated following Super Bowl V. Kicker Jim O'Brien's only field goal of the game gave the Colts a 16-13 lead with just a few seconds left. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Cowboys running back Walt Garrison runs through the Miami defense in Dallas's victory over the Dolphins. Neil Leifer/SI
Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (12) pitches the ball against the Dolphins at Tulane Stadium. Staubach was named the Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 119 yards and two touchdowns in Dallas's 24-3 victory. Neil Leifer/SI
Dolphins Larry Seiple (20) boots a punt during Super Bowl VI against the Cowboys. Seiple punted five times on the day as the Miami offense struggled to gain traction. Neil Leifer/SI
Cowboys coach Tom Landry before Super Bowl VI, his first Super Bowl victory. He would add another Super Bowl ring six years later in Super Bowl XII. Neil Leifer/SI
Following his 95-yard rushing performance in the Super Bowl, Duane Thomas appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, running the ball against the Dolphins. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
The Dolphins carry coach Don Shula off the field after defeating the 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. Neil Leifer/SI
Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer is sacked by the Dolphins' Vern Den Herder (83) and Bill Stanfill (84) during Super Bowl VII. Neil Leifer/SI
Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) and coach Don Shula strategize on how to defeat the Redskins. Behind Griese's 88 passing yards and one touchdown, the Dolphins won 14-7. Neil Leifer/SI
Redskins running back Charlie Harraway (31) carries the ball during one of his 10 runs in the game. He finished with just 37 rushing yards as the Miami defense stonewalled Washington's attack. Neil Leifer/SI
The Dolphins attempt to block a Redskins' field goal during Super Bowl VII. The Dolphins failed to block the kick, but it missed anyway, helping Miami to its first Super Bowl victory. Neil Leifer/SI
Sports Illustrated ran a photo of Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese on the cover following Miami's Super Bowl victory. Neil Leifer/SI
In Miami's second straight Super Bowl victory, running back Larry Csonka's MVP performance earned him the cover of Sports Illustrated's Jan. 21 1974 issue. He finished the game with 145 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Miami Dolphins RB Mercury Morris evades a falling defender during Super Bowl VIII in Houston, Tex. Neil Leifer/SI
Dolphins receiver Marlin Briscoe (86) can't reel in a pass in the face of two Vikings defensive backs. Briscoe had two receptions for 19 yards on the day, as Miami did most of its damage on the ground. Neil Leifer/SI
While scanning the field for open receivers, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton is pressured by Dolphins defensive end Vern Den Herder (83). Tarkenton threw for 182 yards and one interception on the day in Minnesota's second Super Bowl loss in franchise history. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
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. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Steelers Jack Ham (59) jumps to defend a pass against Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton. The Steel Curtain held Minnesota's offense to jut nine first downs and 119 total yards in the game. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
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. Neil Leifer/SI
After winning the first Super Bowl in Steelers history, Pittsburgh coach Chuck Noll was carried off the field by Super Bowl MVP Franco Harris (32) and future Hall-of-Famer 'Mean' Joe Greene (75). The Steelers won the game 16-6 behind Harris's 158 rushing yards and one touchdown. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw directs his blockers while scrambling in Super Bowl IX against the Vikings. Bradshaw's efforts landed him on the cover of Sports Illustrated following the game. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI/SI
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. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
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. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Cowboys receiver Drew Pearson (88) and teammates celebrate in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of Super Bowl X. Pearson finished the game with two receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown. Neil Leifer/SI
Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw throws his arms up to signal prior to the snap. Bradshaw threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns in the game, with 161 of those yards going to Super Bowl MVP receiver Lynn Swann. Neil Leifer/SI
Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert (58) stares across the line of scrimmage prior to the snap during Super Bowl X. Neil Leifer/SI
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. Walter Iooss Jr./SI/SI
Raiders players hoist coach John Madden into the air after defeating the Vikings in Super Bowl XI. It marked the first Super Bowl victory in Raiders history.Walter Iooss Jr./SI/SI
Prior to Super Bowl XI, Vikings mascot Hub Meeds signs autographs for cheerleaders on the sideline.Walter Iooss Jr./SI/SI
Vikings receiver Ahmad Rashad stretches to catch a pass against the Raiders in Super Bowl XI. Rashad had three receptions for 53 yards in the losing effort.Walter Iooss Jr./SI/SI
Following the Raiders' 32-14 victory over the Vikings, coach John Madden celebrates with offensive guard Gene Upshaw (63).Neil Leifer/SI
Raiders running back Clarence Davis, (28) streaks down the sideline alongside offensive guard Gene Upshaw. Davis rushed for 137 yards on the day.Tony Triolo/SI
Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler led Oakland to the franchise's first Super Bowl victory, and was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated following the game. Stabler's primary receiver, Fred Biletnikoff, was named the game's MVP after catching four passes for 79 yards.Walter Ioss Jr./SI
Rookie Tony Dorsett cuts away from a Denver Broncos defender. The Dallas Cowboys running back led all rushers in the game with 66 yards on the ground and a first-quarter touchdown. Dorsett became the first player to win an NCAA championship and a Super Bowl title in back-to-back years in the Cowboys' 27-10 victory. Neil Leifer/SI
After scoring a touchdown in Super Bowl XII, Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett celebrates with his teammates. The Cowboys beat the Broncos 27-10 and Dorsett rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Neil Leifer/SI
Cowboys defensive tackle Randy White (54) and defensive end Harvey Martin (79) celebrate after defeating the Broncos in Super Bowl XII. The two defensive players were named co-MVPs (and SI cover boys) after combining for three sacks and limiting the Denver offense to just eight pass completions. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Cowboys receiver Butch Johnson leaps for the ball and hauls in a 45-yard touchdown against Broncos defensive back Benard Jackson. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Cowboys backup quarterback Danny White (11) kisses a Dallas cheerleader after winning Super Bowl XII. White saw limited action in the game, completing just one pass for five yards. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
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. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
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. Tony Triolo/SI
Rocky Bleier’s leaping catch was his 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. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Steelers wide receiver John Stallworth (82) runs down the field after catching a pass against the Cowboys. Stallworth caught three passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns as Pittsburgh defeated Dallas 35-31.Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Steelers coach Chuck Noll celebrates after beating the Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII, his third Super Bowl victory in five years. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
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. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
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. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw celebrates after defeating the Rams. Bradshaw threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns in the 31-19 win.Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Steelers running back Franco Harris takes the field to face the Rams in Super Bowl XIV. He rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns.Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Steelers defensive tackle 'Mean' Joe Greene (75) lines up across from Los Angeles quarterback Vince Ferragamo. The Steelers' D picked off Ferragamo once and sacked him four times in a 31-19 win.Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett drops back to pass against the Eagles during Super Bowl XV. Plunkett threw two first-quarter touchdowns as Oakland jumped out to an early lead and it never trailed in the game. Manny Millan/SI
Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski scrambles away from Raiders defensive back Mike Davis (36). Oakland defeated Philadelphia 27-10 as Jaworski completed less than half of his pass attempts with three interceptions. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Raiders defensive end John Matuszak walks off the field with a team trainer after the Raiders' Super Bowl XV victory. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Eagles coach Dick Vermeil congratulates Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett after the Raiders' 27-10 victory.Manny Millan/SI
Raiders owner Al Davis hoists the Lombardi Trophy after Oakland captured its second Super Bowl crown in five years. Manny Millan/SI
Raiders linebacker Rod Martin celebrates on the cover of Sports Illustrated after Super Bowl XV. Martin intercepted a Super Bowl-record three passes in the game Andy Hayt/SI
Bengals linebacker Jim LeClair slams 49ers tight end Charles Young to the turf during Super Bowl XVI.Walter Iooss Jr./SI
San Francisco fullback Earl Cooper gets ready to spike the ball after scoring a touchdown at the Silverdome. Andy Hayt/SI
49ers quarterback Joe Montana talks on the phone during Super Bowl XVI. Montana threw for 157 yards and one touchdown as San Francisco defeated Cincinnati 26-21. Andy Hayt/SI
49ers players carry coach Bill Walsh off the field in celebration after defeating the Bengals. John Iacono/SI
San Francisco coach Bill Walsh talks to quarterback Joe Montana and running back Johnny Davis during Super Bowl XVI. John Iacono/SI
Redskins running back John Riggins recovers on the bench during Super Bowl XVII. The Super Bowl MVP ran for 166 yards and a touchdown.John Iacono/SI
Dolphins quarterback David Woodley pitches the ball during Super Bowl XVII. Miami was held to 96 yards on the ground, its lowest total of the season.Manny Millan/SI
Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke (center) and coach Joe Gibbs (right) after defeating the Dolphins. It marked Washington's first Super Bowl victory.John Iacono/SI
Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) knocks a deflected pass out of the hands of the Dolphins' Kim Bokamper (58) late in Super Bowl XVII.Manny Millan/SI
Redskins wide receiver Charlie Brown (87) celebrates in the endzone with teammate Alvin Garrett (89) after making a touchdown catch. Brown caught six passes for 60 yards and a touchdown. Manny Millan/SI
Redskins running back John Riggins runs downfield against the Dolphins. Riggins recorded 181 total yards and two touchdowns—one rushing and one receiving—in a 27-17 win. Ronald C. Modra/SI
Raiders running back Marcus Allen runs for a touchdown against the Redskins during Super Bowl XVIII. Allen rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns in the game.John Iacono/SI
Raiders running back Marcus Allen breaks out for a 74-yard run during Super Bowl XVIII. Paced by Allen, the Raiders won 38-9.Manny Millan/SI
Raiders linebacker Jack Squirek celebrates his second-quarter pick-six against Washington in Super Bowl XVIII. Andy Hayt/SI
Raiders tight end Derrick Jensen (31) scores a touchdown after blocking a kick by Redskins kicker Jeff Hayes in the first quarter. John Iacono/SI
Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett throws a pass against the Redskins. Plunkett was 16-of-25 for 172 yards with one touchdown in Super Bowl XVIII. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
Redskins running back John Riggins is tackled by Raiders cornerback Vann McElroy with the help of safety Mike Davis during Super Bowl XVIII. Andy Hayt/SI
49ers running back Roger Craig evades a defender as he runs for the end zone on the cover of Sports Illustrated. San Francisco would prevail 38-16 over Miami. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
49ers quarterback Joe Montana drops back to pass during Super Bowl XIX against the Dolphins. Montana was 24-of-35 for 331 yards and three TDs. Andy Hayt/SI
Miami running back Woody Bennett is tackled after receiving a handoff against the 49ers. Bennett had three carries for seven yards. Andy Hayt/SI
49ers defensive tackle Gary 'Big Hands' Johnson hammers Dolphins QB Dan Marino after a pass in Super Bowl XIX. The 49ers defense picked off Marino twice in the game. John Iacono/SI
The Dolphins and 49ers mascots dance on the field during the pregame festivities of Super Bowl XIX. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
49ers quarterback Joe Montana scrambles through the Dolphins defense during Super Bowl XIX. Montana rushed five times for 59 yards and a TD. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
Chicago quarterback Jim McMahon is upended while scrambling in Super Bowl XX versus the Patriots. McMahon rushed five times for two touchdowns. Andy Hayt/SI
Bears quarterback Jim McMahon and running back Walter Payton talk on the sideline during Super Bowl XX against the Patriots. John Iacono/SI
Chicago defensive lineman William 'The Refrigerator' Perry attempts a pass against New England during the first quarter of Super Bowl XX. The play resulted in a one-yard loss. Andy Hayt/SI
Bears wide receiver Willie Gault hauls in a catch against Patriots cornerback Ronnie Lippett. John Iacono/SI
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle shakes hands with Bears coach Mike Ditka after the Bears' 46-10 win. John Iacono/SI
The cover of Sports Illustrated featured Bears defensive lineman Dan Hampton celebrating with teammates Otis Wilson (55) and Wilbur Marshall (58) after sacking Patriots quarterback Tony Eason (11). Richard Mackson/SI
Giants quarterback Phil Simms attempts a pass against the Broncos in Super Bowl XXI. Simms was 22-of-25 for 268 yards and three touchdowns, earning him the cover of Sports Illustrated. Andy Hayt/SI
Giants coach Bill Parcells gets carried off the field after winning Super Bowl XXI against the Broncos. Andy Hayt/SI
Broncos quarterback John Elway looks to pass down the field against the Giants during Super Bowl XXI. Elway threw for 304 yards and one touchdown in a losing effort. Andy Hayt/SI
Giants defensive end George Martin hits Broncos quarterback John Elway during New York's Super Bowl XXI win over Denver. John Iacono/SI
The Beach Boys perform during the pregame festivities for Super Bowl XXI, which was held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. John Iacono/SI
New York linebacker Harry Carson dumps a Gatorade bucket on the head of coach Bill Parcells in celebration of the Giants' Super Bowl XXI victory. Peter Read Miller/SI
Redskins wide receiver Gary Clark makes a diving touchdown catch against the Broncos. Clark caught three passes for 55 yards and one TD in the game, a 42-10 Washington victory. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
Denver quarterback John Elway meets with the media during Broncos Picture Day. John Iacono/SI
The scoreboard announces quarterback Doug Williams's record day. Washington's QB threw four touchdown passes in the second quarter, which stands as a record to this day. John Iacono/SI
Washington quarterback Doug Williams walks off field raising his helmet in celebration after defeating the Broncos in Super Bowl XXII. Andy Hayt/SI
Broncos quarterback John Elway scrambles out of the pocket to avoid a Washington pass rush led by defensive end Dexter Manley. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
Redskins running back Timmy Smith stiff arms Broncos safety Tony Lilly. Smith rushed 22 times for a Super Bowl-record 204 yards and two touchdowns. John Iacono/SI
Sports Illustrated's cover featured Washington quarterback Doug Williams after his record-breaking performance in Super Bowl XXII. John Biever/SI
Redskins quarterback Doug Williams goes down in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXII. Williams was removed from the game, but re-entered in the second quarter, leading Washington to a record 35 points before halftime. John Biever/SI
Jerry Rice helps the 49ers tie the game in the fourth quarter with a 14-yard TD catch. Rice finished with a Super Bowl-record 215 yards, earning MVP honors in a 20-16 victory over the Bengals. Andy Hayt/SI
Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason was frustrated by the 49ers defense all game, absorbing five sacks and totaling just 144 yards through the air. John Iacono/SI
Cincinnati's offense managed just 11 completions all day as the 49ers defense helped San Francisco capture its third Lombardi trophy. John Iacono/SI
Super Bowl XXIII was closer than many expected, but San Francisco pulled out the victory over the Bengals with a last-minute score.John Iacono/SI
The 49ers huddle one last time before the start of Super Bowl XXIII, San Francisco's third Super Bowl appearance. John Iacono/SI
Jerry Rice's Super Bowl-record 215 receiving yards earned him his first Sports Illustrated cover. Peter Read Miller/SI
With a 55-10 win over Denver, San Francisco became just the third franchise to win back-to-back Super Bowls (the Steelers had done it twice). John W. McDonough/SI
Joe Montana set a Super Bowl record with 13 consecutive completions en route to his third Super Bowl MVP award. Andy Hayt/SI
The most lopsided game in Super Bowl history started with a national anthem performed by R&B singer Aaron Neville. Andy Hayt/SI
Jerry Rice scored three of his record eight career Super Bowl touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIV. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
Yes, that is Brent Musburger with 49ers heroes Joe Montana and Jerry Rice, who were celebrating their Super Bowl XXIV win. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
'Wide right' became synonymous with anguish in Buffalo after Scott Norwood missed this potential game-winning field goal. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
The Bills and their explosive 'K-Gun' offense entered Super Bowl XXV as favorites, but they ultimately fell to the Giants 20-19. John Iacono/SI
Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor holds court with the media prior to Super Bowl XXV. John Iacono/SI
Bill Parcells—seen celebrating after Super Bowl XXV—retired (for a while) after leading New York to its second Super Bowl victory. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Chaos erupts on the Giants sideline after Buffalo's Scott Norwood kicks the potential game-winning field goal wide. John Iacono/SI
New York lost quarterback Phil Simms to injury late in the year, but backup Jeff Hostetler filled in admirably (outside of this sack), ultimately leading the Giants to the Lombardi Trophy. John Iacono/SI
Defensive back Everson Walls and the Giants defense earned the Sports Illustrated cover after allowing a league-low 211 points during the season and stifling the Bills 'K-Gun' offense in Super Bowl XXV. Al Tielemans/SI
Mark Rypien took home the Super Bowl XXVI MVP award (and landed on the cover of Sports Illustrated) after completing 18 of 33 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-24 Redskins win. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Art Monk appeared to catch a touchdown over the head of Bills cornerback Kirby Jackson, but the call was overturned in the first use of instant replay in the Super Bowl. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Quarterback Mark Rypien led the NFC in passing yards and touchdowns during the 1991 season, and he stayed hot in the Super Bowl, leading the Redskins to a 37-24 win. John Iacono/SI
Gary Clark finished with 114 receiving yards and a TD on seven catches for the Redskins in their 37-24 win over the Bills in Super Bowl XXVI. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
Minnesota hosted the Super Bowl for the first time in 1992. The big game is scheduled to return in 2018, though the Metrodome is no more. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Dallas didn't need Michael Irvin's two TDs in a 52-17 win over the Bills, but those scores helped the wideout earn an appearance on the Sports Illustrated cover. John Biever/SI
Dallas safety Thomas Everett tallied two interceptions in the Cowboys' 52-17 rout of the Bills in Super Bowl XXVII. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Emmitt Smith compiled 108 rushing yards on 22 carries en route to his first championship ring. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Charles Haley boosted his Hall of Fame credentials in Super Bowl XXVII, forcing a fumble and anchoring the Dallas defense. (Haley was enshrined in Canton in 2015.) Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Dallas receivers Michael Irvin (right) and Alvin Harper celebrate after giving 'America's Team' its first Super Bowl title in 15 years. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Troy Aikman racked up four passing touchdowns in the Cowboys' Super Bowl XXVII win over the Bills. John Biever/SI
Emmitt Smith dominated the Bills (again) in Super Bowl XXVIII, rushing for 132 yards and two TDs en route to his first Super Bowl MVP award. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
In his fourth Super Bowl appearance, quarterback Jim Kelly failed to throw a touchdown, though he did complete 31 passes for 260 yards. John Iacono/SI
Alvin Harper led the Cowboys with 75 receiving yards in Dallas's Super Bowl XXVIII win over Buffalo. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Bills' legend Thurman Thomas fumbled twice in Super Bowl XXVIII and only managed to gain 37 yards on 16 carries. John Iacono/SI
Emmitt Smith scored a Super Bowl-record five touchdowns during the Cowboys' Super Bowl XXVIII win over the Bills. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Hall of Fame running backs Thurman Thomas and Emmitt Smith embrace after the Cowboys dealt the Bills their fourth straight Super Bowl defeat. John Iacono/SI
The Cowboys' Super Bowl XXVIII victory was the last game for coach Jimmy Johnson (right), who parted ways with the team in March 1994. John Iacono/SI
After beating the Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game, the 49ers crushed the Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX, 49-26. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Deion Sanders (center) reacts after taking a big hit from San Diego running back Ronnie Harmon during the Niners' Super Bowl XXIX rout of San Diego. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
The San Francisco defense forced three turnovers in a dominant performance as the 49ers became the first franchise to win five Super Bowls. John Iacono/SI
49ers defensive back Eric Davis intercepted a Stan Humphries pass to end a threatening drive and help propel San Francisco in Super Bowl XXIX. John Iacono/SI
George Seifert became the ninth coach in NFL history with multiple Lombardi trophies, but never made it back to another Super Bowl after 1995. John Iacono/SI
Steve Young provided one of the best offensive performances in Super Bowl history, passing for 325 yards and six touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIX. Peter Read Miller/SI
Emmitt Smith entered Super Bowl XXX after leading the NFL in rushing for a fourth time and setting a single-season record with 25 touchdowns. John Iacono/SI
Both the Steelers and Cowboys entered Super Bowl XXX with illustrious histories embodied by retired greats like Franco Harris and Roger Staubach. John Iacono/SI
Emmitt Smith scored the Cowboys' final two touchdowns in Tempe, Ariz., to knock off the Steelers and earn an SI cover in the process. Peter Read Miller/SI
Rod Woodson and the Steelers defense held Michael Irvin to five catches and no scores, but the Cowboys offense still did enough to knock off Pittsburgh. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Charles Haley became the first player to win five Super Bowls (two with San Francisco and three with Dallas), after contributing a sack in Super Bowl XXX. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Pittsburgh surrendered just nine rushing touchdowns during the 1995 regular season, but Dallas's Emmitt Smith found paydirt twice in Super Bowl XXX. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Lineman Derek Kennard celebrates the Cowboys' Super Bowl XXX win with son Devon on his shoulders. Devon is now a linebacker for the New York Giants. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Packers defensive end Reggie White bears down on Drew Bledsoe as the Patriots quarterback attempts to pass. Green Bay's defense badly flustered Bledsoe as he threw four interceptions in the Pats' 35-21 loss. White set a Super Bowl record with three sacks. V.J. Lovero/SI
Packers safety LeRoy Butler (36) sacks New England quarterback Drew Bledsoe during Super Bowl XXXI.Packers safety LeRoy Butler (36) sacks New England quarterback Drew Bledsoe during Super Bowl XXXI. John Iacono/SI
Green Bay defensive back Craig Newsome (21) snags an interception. The Packers defeated the Patriots 35-21 for their third Super Bowl title. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Patriots offensive lineman Max Lane (68) and Green Bay's Reggie White (92) battle in the trenches. White won the matchup and finished the game with three sacks. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
After defeating the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI, Packers defensive end Reggie White celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy. White had three tackles during the game. Al Tielemans/SI
Following his MVP performance against the Patriots, Packers returner Desmond Howard was featured on the cover of SI. He had four kick returns for 154 total yards, including a 99-yard kick return touchdown. John Iacono/SI
Two eventual-Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks, Broncos' John Elway and Packers' Brett Favre hugged before facing off in Super Bowl XXXII. John Iacono/SI
Denver quarterback John Elway gets helicoptered on a third-down hit by Green Bay safeties LeRoy Butler and Mike Prior. Elway picked up a first down on the play, and the Broncos would score a TD on the drive. John W. McDonough/SI
Green Bay Packers Keith McKenzie, (95), Santana Dotson, (71), & Bob Kuberski, (94), look on during Super Bowl XXXII against the Denver Broncos. John Iacono/SI
Broncos running back Terrell Davis rushes past Packers linebacker Seth Joyner. Davis missed most of the second quarter with a migraine but still rushed for 157 yards with three touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP honors in Denver's 31-24 victory. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Broncos quarterback John Elway scrambles out of the pocket during Super Bowl XXXII against the Packers. He had just 123 yards passing, but rushed for a touchdown in the game, earning him the cover of SI. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
The Broncos, led by running back Terrell Davis and quarterback John Elway, lead a drive starting from deep in their own territory in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXII. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Broncos running back Terrell Davis (30) does the mile high salute after scoring one of his three touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers. John Iacono/SI
The Falcons drive against the Broncos during Super Bowl XXXIII. Denver led from the outset behind an MVP performance from John Elway, who threw for 336 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Bill Frakes/SI
Fighting for extra yards, Denver running back Terrell Davis finally is taken down by a host of Falcons defenders. Davis finished the game with 25 carries for 102 yards. John Biever/SI
Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) slings a pass against the Falcons at Pro Player Stadium during Super Bowl XXXIII. Bob Rosato/SI
Denver Broncos Darrien Gordon (21) forces an incomplete pass in the end zone in front of Atlanta Falcons receiver Tony Martin. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
After stretching across the goal line for a touchdown, Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway smiles with teammate Mark Schlereth (69). The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
Denver quarterback John Elway runs toward his teammates in celebration of their second consecutive Super Bowl victory. Elway was named the MVP of the game and subsequently announced his retirement. Bill Frakes/SI
Broncos teammates Alfred Williams (91) and Tito Paul (28) celebrate with Williams's son on his shoulders while holding Vince Lombardi trophy. John Biever/SI
St. Louis quarterback Kurt Warner makes a pass despite pressure from Titans defensive back Anthony Dorsett (33). Warner's MVP performance landed him on the cover of SI. John Biever/SI
Rams receiver Torry Holt (far left) leads the Rams offense in the 'bob and weave' celebration after making a touchdown catch in Super Bowl XXXIV against Tennessee. John Biever/SI
Rams coach Dick Vermeil celebrates after St. Louis's 23-16 victory against the Titans. Al Tielemans/SI
Titans quarterback Steve McNair escapes a sack by Rams defensive ends Jay Williams (96) and Kevin Carter (93) in the final minute of play. Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
Titans receiver Kevin Dyson (87) lunges towards the end zone on the final play of the game, coming up one yard short to give the Rams a memorable Super Bowl XXXIV victory. John Biever/SI
Rams wideout Isaac Bruce (80) jogs through the end zone after a touchdown in Super Bowl XXXIV against the Titans. Damian Strohmeyer/SI
Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis surveys the Giants offense before the snap. Lewis was named the game's MVP after his performance in Super Bowl XXXV. John W. McDonough/SI
Ravens linebacker Jamie Sharper grabs the facemask of 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. John W. McDonough/SI
Giants defensive end Michael Strahan drills Ravens quarterback Trent Dilfer. Dilfer threw for 153 yards and one touchdown in the game, beating the Giants 34-7. Damian Strohmeyer/SI
Baltimore receiver Jermaine Lewis (84) returns a kickoff for a touchdown in the third quarter, one of three touchdowns scored in a 36-second span. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
After winning Super Bowl XXXV against the Giants, Baltimore coach Brian Billick gets the Gatorade bucket dumped on him by his players. Bob Rosato/SI
Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa (98) kisses his daughter after the Ravens routed the Giants to win Super Bowl XXXV. Peter Read Miller/SI
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. Damian Strohmeyer/SI
Patriots defensive back Terrell Buckley recovers a fumble against the St. Louis Rams during Super Bowl XXXVI. John Iacono/SI
Patriots receiver David Patten leaps to make a touchdown catch in the second quarter of the Super Bowl against the Rams. It was the only offensive touchdown scored by the Patriots all game. David E. Klutho/SI
Patriots cornerback Ty Law (24) in action, returning an interception for a touchdown in Super Bowl XXXVI. David E. Klutho/SI
U2 performs at the Super Bowl halftime show and pays tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks. Bill Frakes/SI
New England coach Bill Belichick strategizes with quarterback Tom Brady (12) and backup Drew Bledsoe (11) during Super Bowl XXXVI. Brady was named the game's MVP after throwing for 145 yards and one TD. John W. McDonough/SI
Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the game-winning field goal as time runs out to beat the St. Louis Rams 20-17 in Super Bowl XXXVI. John W. McDonough/SI
After Tampa Bay routed the Oakland Raiders 48-21, Bucs receiver Joe Jurevicius was featured on the cover of SI applying a stiff arm to cornerback Tory James. John Biever/SI
Buccaneers defensive tackle Warren Sapp on phone, distributing Super Bowl XXXVII tickets before the game. Al Tielemans/SI
Buccaneers defensive end Greg Spires hits Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon. The Bucs defense swarmed Gannon all game and forced five interceptions. Bob Rosato/SI
After one of two interceptions on the day, Tampa Bay defensive back Dexter Jackson (34) is hugged by John Lynch. Jackson was named the game's MVP. Bob Rosato/SI
Tampa Bay running back Michael Pittman looks for an opening during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXVII. Pittman had 29 carries for 124 yards in the game. Al Tielemans/SI
The first of his two interceptions returned for a touchdown, Buccaneers cornerback Dwight Smith breaks towards the end zone in the third quarter. Damian Strohmeyer/SI
Tampa Bay's Jon Gruden celebrates his first career Super Bowl victory as a head coach. His Buccaneers defeated his former team, the Raiders, in Super Bowl XXXVII. Damian Strohmeyer/SI
Buccaneers defensive tackle Warren Sapp (99) celebrates after a 48-21 win over the Raiders. Sapp anchored a dominant defense that accounted for 21 points in the game. John W. McDonough/SI
Tom Brady and the Patriots rush the field after defeating the Panthers. Kicker Adam Vinatieri nailed a 41-yard field goal with four seconds remaining to put the Patriots on top 32-29. John W. McDonough/SI
Carolina receiver Steve Smith (89) stiff arms New England cornerback Tyrone Poole (38) in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII. Smith finished the game with four receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown. Al Tielemans/SI
Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham (58) roars during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII. New England beat the Panthers 32-29. John Biever/SI
One of his two sacks on the day, New England linebacker Mike Vrabel (50) forces a fumble from Carolina QB Jake Delhomme (17) to set up the Patriots' first touchdown in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Bob Rosato/SI
David Givens (87) makes a five-yard touchdown catch with 18 seconds left before halftime to give New England a 14-7 lead in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Givens had five receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown. Peter Read Miller/SI
Carolina tight end Jermaine Wiggins (84) hurdles Patriots defensive back Eugene Wilson (26). Wiggins had two receptions for 21 yards in the game. Damian Strohmeyer/SI
With just four seconds remaining, New England kicker Adam Vinatieri boots the winning 41-yard field goal to nail down a 32-29 win over Carolina in Super Bowl XXXVIII. John W. McDonough/SI
After drilling the game-winning field goal, New England kicker Adam Vinatieri (right) celebrates with punter Ken Walter (13) and tight end Christian Fauria (88). Al Tielemans/SI
Panthers running back Rod Smart consoles teammate Jarrod Cooper after the Patriots 32-29 win over Carolina in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Al Tielemans/SI
The Sports Illustrated cover following Super Bowl XXXIX featured Patriots defensive back Rodney Harrison (37) and linebacker Mike Vrabel (50) celebrating their Super Bowl win over the Eagles. Al Tielemans/SI
Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton walk in the middle of the field during Super Bowl XXXIX's pregame ceremony. John Iacono/SI
Eagles receiver Terrell Owens (81) stretches for one of his nine catches during Philadelphia's Super Bowl XXIX loss to the Patriots. Peter Read Miller/SI
After the game-clinching interception, Bill Belichick of the Patriots leaps for joy towards the end of the 2005 Super Bowl. It was the third Super Bowl victory in four years for Belichick and the Patriots. Peter Read Miller/SI
New England linebacker Tedy Bruschi holds the ball up in celebration after picking off Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb. Bruschi also had a sack in the Patriots' victory over the Eagles. Damian Strohmeyer/SI
Patriots running back Corey Dillon (28) makes a cut behind his offensive line during Super Bowl XXXIX. Dillon was the game's leading rusher, posting 75 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Bill Frakes/SI
Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch hauls in a tough catch during the Super Bowl XXXIX. Branch was named the game's MVP after hauling in 11 receptions for 133 yards on the day. Bob Rosato/SI
New England running back Corey Dillon (28) dives for a two-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, giving the Patriots a 21-14 lead over the Eagles. Al Tielemans/SI
After sacking Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, New England linebacker Mike Vrabel helps him up. The Patriots defense swarmed McNabb all day, sacking him four times and forcing three interceptions and a fumble. Bob Rosato/SI
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward leaps into 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. Bob Rosato/SI
Ben Roethlisberger sneaks into the end zone on a controversial call in Super Bowl XL. David Bergman/SI
Steelers offensive tackle Marvel Smith kisses the Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating Seattle 21-10 in Super Bowl XL. Al Tielemans/SI
Wide Receiver Antwaan Randle El of the Steelers prepares to throw a pass that would result in a 43-yard touchdown to fellow receiver Hines Ward in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XL. Bob Rosato/SI
Pittsburgh safety Chris Hope (28), safety Troy Polamalu (43) and linebacker James Farrior (top) break up a pass intended for Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens (86) in Super Bowl XL. Al Tielemans/SI
Steelers fans wave 'terrible towels' in the stands at Super Bowl XL as Pittsburgh won the fifth Super Bowl in franchise history. John W. McDonough/SI
Steelers running back Willie Parker runs to the end zone on a 75-yard touchdown in the third quarter, the longest in Super Bowl history. Parker ran for 93 yards in the game. Al Tielemans/SI
Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher gives quarterback Ben Roethlisberger a playful push back on to the field in the fourth quarter. Roethlisberger threw for 123 yards and was intercepted twice. John Biever/SI
Colts quarterback Peyton Manning throws an off-balance pass against the Bears. Manning led the Colts to a 29-17 victory, giving him his first Super Bowl title. Al Tielemans/SI
Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning scrambles from the Chicago Bears' defensive pressure during the Colts' 29-17 victory in Super Bowl XLI. Al Tielemans/SI
Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy and quarterback Peyton Manning celebrate after defeating the Bears, 29-17, in Super Bowl XLI. Al Tielemans/SI
Colts safety Bob Sanders leaps to intercept a Rex Grossman pass during a victory over the Bears in Super Bowl XLI. Grossman threw two interceptions in the game. John Biever/SI
Colts defensive end Robert Mathis dives over a blocker to keep pressure on Bears quarterback Rex Grossman. Grossman was 20-of-28 passing for 165 yards and one touchdown. John W. McDonough/SI
Indianapolis wide receiver Marvin Harrison works to keep his feet inbounds after a pass reception in front of Bears cornerback Nathan Vasher during Super Bowl XLI. John Biever/SI
Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden intercepts a Rex Grossman pass, which he returned for a touchdown. John Biever/SI
The Bears' Devin Hester returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the Colts in Super Bowl XLI. Bob Rosato/SI
Colts running back Dominic Rhodes scores a touchdown and is congratulated by teammate Ben Utecht (86). Rhodes rushed 21 times for 113 yards and one touchdown in the Colts' win. Bob Rosato/SI
Giants wide receiver David Tyree somehow manages to hang on to the catch by pinning the ball against his helmet as 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. Damian Strohmeyer/SI
Plaxico Burress eyes the football as it floats in to him for the game-winning touchdown. The 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. Bob Rosato/SI
Defensive end Justin Tuck (91) and linebacker Kawika Mitchel (55) force a hurried release by Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. New York defeated New England 17-14. Robert Beck/SI
Giants quarterback Eli Manning escapes pressure from Patriots defensive lineman Jarvis Green (97). Manning then completed his legendary pass to wideout David Tyree. Bob Rosato/SI
Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates New York's Super Bowl XLII win over New England. Al Tielemans/SI
New York coach Tom Coughlin hugs defensive end Osi Umenyiora after the Giants defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Al Tielemans/SI
Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) smothers Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39). New York held Maroney to 36 yards on 14 carries. Al Tielemans/SI
Giants defensive tackle Fred Robbins celebrates New York’s win over New England in Super Bowl XLII. Damian Strohmeyer/SI
Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes gets both feet down in the back right corner of the end zone to score the game-winning touchdown. 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. Al Tielemans/SI
Linebacker James Harrison beats a bevy of Cardinals in a foot race as he returns a Kurt Warner interception 100 yards for a touchdown. Harrison's interception return, which came on the last play of the second quarter, was at the time the longest play in Super Bowl history and gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a 17-7 halftime lead. John Biever/SI
Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is lifted by teammate Willie Colon (74) after the Steelers' victory over the Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII Bob Rosato/SI
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald raises his arms in celebration after scoring a touchdown against the Steelers. Fitzgerald caught seven passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns. Bob Rosato/SI
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger makes a pass while under pressure from Cardinals defenders Antonio Smith and Chike Okeafor during Super Bowl XLIII. Bob Rosato/SI
Arizona tight end Ben Patrick scores a touchdown over Steelers linebacker Lamarr Woodley (56). It was Patrick's only catch of the game. John W. McDonough/SI
Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley (56) strips the football from Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner for a fumble. Bill Frakes/SI
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald wrestles the football away from Steelers defensive back Ike Taylor for a touchdown catch during Super Bowl XLIII. Bob Rosato/SI
Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell reflects before the game. Pittsburgh would defeat Arizona 27-23 in Super Bowl XLIII. John Biever/SI
Saints quarterback Drew Brees holds his son Baylen after the Saints' 31-17 win over the 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. David Bergman/SI
Tracy Porter races back on a interception return, taking it 74 yards for a touchdown. The New Orleans' cornerback picked off Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, and his score iced the Saints' 31-17 win. Peter Read Miller/SI
Saints quarterback Drew Brees talks to his teammates in the huddle during Super Bowl XLIV. Al Tielemans/SI
New Orleans wide receiver Marques Colston evades Colts safety Antoine Bethea after catching a pass. Colston caught seven passes for 83 yards. John Biever/SI
Colts quarterback Peyton Manning talks to running back Joseph Addai at the line of scrimmage during Super Bowl XLIV. John Biever/SI
Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey (88) celebrates with his teammates after a touchdown catch against the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. John Biever/SI
Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon catches a touchdown pass over two New Orleans Saints defenders. Garcon caught five passes for 66 yards and one touchdown in the game. John Biever/SI
Packers safety Nick Collins celebrates in the end zone after a pick-six in the first quarter. Collins's interception was part of a hot start for the Packers against the Steelers as Green Bay built leads of 14-0 and 21-3 before winning 31-25. Bob Rosato/SI
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. John W. McDonough/SI
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrate Nelson's touchdown catch during the first half of their Super Bowl XLV win against Pittsburgh. Robert Beck/SI
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers dodges Steelers defenders James Harrison and Brandon Hampton. Rodgers was 24-of-39 passing for 304 yards and three touchdowns. Peter Read Miller/SI
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passes the ball amid pressure from Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews during Super Bowl XLV. Robert Beck/SI
Packers linebacker Diyral Briggs holds a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper while celebrating Green Bay's Super Bowl XLV victory over the Steelers at Cowboys Stadium. John Biever/SI
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward catches a touchdown pass in the end zone in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLV. The touchdown cut Green Bay's lead to 21-10 at halftime. Bob Rosato/SI
Green Bay wide receiver Greg Jennings catches a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers. Jennings had four receptions for 64 yards and two touchdowns in Super Bowl XLV. John W. McDonough/SI
Giants quarterback Eli Manning steps into a throw against the Patriots. Manning was named Super Bowl MVP after completing 30 of 40 passes for 296 yards and a touchdown in the 21-17 victory. Simon Bruty/SI
Wide receiver Mario Manningham barely gets both feet down in bounds on a 38-yard reception that set up the Giants' game-winner in a 21-17 game. Manningham caught five passes for 73 yards against the Patriots. John W. McDonough/SI
Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoists the trophy after winning Super Bowl XLVI and being named MVP. Manning was 30-of-40 passing for 296 yards and one touchdown. Robert Beck/SI
Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) leaps to make a catch over the middle against the Patriots. Nicks led the Giants in receiving with 10 receptions for 109 yards. Al Tielemans/SI
Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker drops a pivotal catch against the Giants during the final moments at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Giants would go on to win 21-17. Al Tielemans/SI
Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul bats a pass thrown by Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who was 27-of-41 passing for 276 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the game. Al Tielemans/SI
Giants defensive end Justin Tuck kneels on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium after the Giants' 21-17 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. Al Tielemans/SI
Baltimore running back Ray Rice hurdles a teammate during Super Bowl XLVII against the 49ers. Rice ran 20 times for 59 yards in the Ravens' win. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Ravens return man Jacoby Jones sprints downfield, returning a second half kickoff for a 108-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Robert Beck/SI
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome experiences a blackout during Super Bowl XLVII. Play was halted for more than 30 minutes due to the power outage. David E. Klutho/SI
Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis teams up with defensive tackle Haloti Ngata to smother Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick finished 16-of-28 passing for 302 yards and one touchdown. David Bergman/SI
Ravens cornerback Chykie Brown makes a confetti angel after the Ravens' 34-31 victory over the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. John Biever/SI
San Francisco running back Frank Gore (21) sheds Ravens cornerback Corey Graham with a stiff arm. Gore rushed 19 times for 110 yards and one touchdown in the game. David E. Klutho/SI
San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick fakes a handoff to running back Frank Gore during the Niners' 34-31 loss in Super Bowl XLVII. David E. Klutho/SI
Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco eludes San Francisco defensive tackle Ray McDonald. Flacco was 22-of-33 for 287 yards and three touchdowns. John W. McDonough/SI
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman stares down Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker before the snap. The Seahawks crushed the Broncos 43-8. John W. McDonough/SI
Seattle's Percy Harvin bolts past the Broncos for an 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the third quarter. The Seahawks throttled the Broncos 43-8. John Iacono/SI
Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch is stopped just short of the end zone as he attempts to punch the ball across the goal line. Lynch finished with 15 carries for 39 yards and one touchdown. John Iacono/SI
Seattle linebacker Malcolm Smith returns an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVIII. Smith recovered a fumble later in the game. Bill Frakes/SI
Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning fumbles after a sack by Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett. It was one of four Broncos turnovers on the night. Walter Iooss Jr./SI
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson fires a leaping pass over the Broncos defense during Super Bowl XLVIII. Russell was 18-of-25 passing for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Bill Frakes/SI
New England quarterback Tom Brady aims to throw as tackle Nate Solder blocks Seattle defensive end O'Brien Schofield. Brady threw for 328 yards and four touchdowns in the Super Bowl XLIX win. Simon Bruty/SI
Jeremy Lane’s pick in Super Bowl XLVIII killed an early Pats drive but proved costly: The cornerback broke his wrist as he landed and missed the rest of the game. Simon Bruty/SI
On the Seahawks’ bizarre final play Malcolm Butler stepped in front of Ricardo Lockette to take the ball, and the game, away. John Iacono/SI
Richard Sherman (left) congratulates Tom Brady after the Patriots' win in Super Bowl XLVIII. Al Tielemans/SI
Darius Fleming (back), LeGarrette Blount (29) and Brandon Bolden (38) take a victory lap in a golf cart after Super Bowl XLVIII. Robert Beck/SI
Jermaine Kearse kept his focus and came down with this dramatic last-minute catch, setting up Seattle’s memorable final play call. Al Tielemans/SI
Surrounded by a ring of blockers, quarterback Tom Brady passes to Shane Vereen during New England's final scoring drive of Super Bowl XLVIII. John Iacono/SI