Super Bowl History
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, Calif. Jan. 15, 1967
Attendance: 61,946
MVP: Bart Starr, QB, Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers open the Super Bowl series by defeating the AFL champion Chiefs behind the passing of Bart Starr, the receiving of Max McGee and a key interception by all-pro safety Willie Wood. Green Bay broke open the game with three second-half touchdowns, the first of which was set up by Wood's 50-yard return of an interception. Starr was chosen the most valuable player.
Photo: Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr throws a pass during first quarter action during Super Bowl I, at the Los Angeles Coliseum on January 16, 1967. Green Bay beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.
Super Bowl II
Orange Bowl, Miami, Fla. Jan. 14, 1968
Attendance: 75,546
MVP: Bart Starr, QB, Green Bay
Green Bay wins its second straight Super Bowl title. Bart Starr again was chosen the game's most valuable player. The game marked the last for Vince Lombardi as Packers coach, ending nine years at Green Bay in which he won six Western Conference titles, five NFL championships and two Super Bowls. The game became the first to draw in a $3-million gate in football history.
Photo: Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi is carried off the field after his team defeated the Oakland Raiders 33 to 14 in the Super Bowl II.
Super Bowl III
Orange Bowl, Miami, Fla. - Jan. 12, 1969
Attendance: 75,389
MVP: Joe Namath, QB, New York Jets quarterback
Joe Namath "guaranteed" victory on the Thursday before the game, then went out and led the AFL to its first Super Bowl victory over a Baltimore team that had lost only once in 16 games all season. Namath, chosen the outstanding player, directed a steady attack that dominated the NFL champions. Jets running back Matt Snell rushed for 121 yards and scored the Jets only touchdown.
Photo: New York Jets quarterback (12) Joe Namath gets off a pass under pressure from the Baltimore Colts defenders during Super Bowl III in Miami, Fla., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 1969.
Super Bowl IV
Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, La. Jan. 11, 1970
Attendance: 80,562
MVP: Len Dawson, QB, Kansas City
The AFL squared the Super Bowl at two games apiece with the NFL, The Chiefs built a 16-0 halftime lead behind Len Dawson's superb quarterbacking. Dawson, the fourth consecutive quarterback to be chosen the Super Bowl's top player, called an impeccable game. Meanwhile, the Kansas City defense limited Minnesota's strong rushing game to 67 yards and had three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
Photo: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Davison (16) turns around to hand the ball off to running back Mike Garrett (21) in Super Bowl IV against the Minnesota Vikings.
Super Bowl V
Orange Bowl, Miami, Fla. Jan. 11, 1970
Attendance: 79,204
MVP: Chuck Howley, LB, Dallas Rookie kicker Jim O'Brien's 32-yard field goal in the final five seconds was the difference in the game. Dallas led 13-6 at the half but interceptions by Rick Volk and Mike Curtis set up a Baltimore touchdown and O'Brien's decisive kick in the fourth period. Dallas' Chuck Howley, who picked off two passes, became the first defensive player and the first player from a losing team to be named MVP.
Photo: Jim O' Brien (80) of the Baltimore Colts gets off the game-winning field goal in Super Bowl V.
Super Bowl VI
Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, La. - Jan. 16, 1972 Attendance: 81,023
MVP: Roger Staubach, QB, Dallas
The Cowboys did not permit a touchdown during the game, a first in Super Bowl history and limited the Dolphins to a low of 185 yards. Roger Staubach, voted the game's most valuable player, completed 12 of 19 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns, including a 7-yard pass to Mike Ditka for the final touchdown. The Cowboys rushed for a record 252 yards.
Photo: Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry talks with quaterback Roger Staubach (12) and tight end Mike Ditka (89) on the sidelines during Super Bowl VI.
Super Bowl VII
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, Calif. - Jan. 14, 1973
Attendance: 90,182
MVP: Jake Scott, S, Miami
The Dolphins played virtually perfect football in the first half as their defense permitted the Redskins to cross midfield only once and their offense turned good field position into two touchdowns. Washington's only touchdown came late in the game field-goal attempt was misplayed and fumbled by Garo Yepremian. The Redskins' Mike Bass picked the ball out of the air and ran 49 yards for the score.
Photo: Washington Redskins running back Larry Brown (43) is stopped in his tracks by Miami Dolphins defender Manny Fernandez (75) who grabs him around the neck during Super Bowl VII.
Super Bowl VIII
Rice Stadium, Houston, Texas - Jan. 13, 1974
Attendance: 71,882
MVP: Larry Csonka, RB, Miami
The defending NFL champion Dolphins, representing the AFC for the third straight year, scored the first two times they had possession on marches of 62 and 56 yards to take command while the Miami defense limited the Vikings to only seven plays in the first period. The Vikings never threatened in the second half. Miami's Larry Csonka rushed 33 times for a then-Super Bowl-record 145 yards.
Photo: Miami Dolphin Larry Csonka races through the Minnesota Vikings line in Super Bowl VIII.
Super Bowl IX
Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, La. - Jan. 12, 1975
Attendance: 80,997
MVP: Franco Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, in its initial Super Bowl appearance, and Minnesota, making a third bid for its first Super Bowl title, struggled on offense most of the game. The Vikings offense was completely stymied by Pittsburgh's defense throughout, managing just two field goals. The Steelers got a touchdown run by Franco Harris and finally put the game away on Terry Bradshaw's scoring pass to Larry Brown with 3:31 left.
Photo: The Pittsburgh Steelers defense react as Minnesota Vikings' quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) recovers his own fumble in the end zone for a safety in second quarter of Super Bowl IX.
Super Bowl X
Orange Bowl, Miami, Fla. - Jan. 18, 1976
Attendance: 80,187
MVP: Lynn Swann, WR, Pittsburgh
The Steelers won the Super Bowl for the second year in a row on Terry Bradshaw's 64-yard touchdown pass to Lynn Swann and an aggressive defense that snuffed out a late rally by the Cowboys with an end-zone interception on the final play of the game. Swann set a Super Bowl record by gaining 161 yards on his four receptions. Roy Gerela had 36 and 18-yard field goals.
Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers' Lynn Swann dives as he catches a pass from quarterback Terry Bradshaw during Super Bowl X action held at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida Jan. 18, 1976 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Super Bowl XI
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. - Jan. 9, 1977
Attendance: 103,438
MVP: Fred Biletnikoff, WR, Oakland The Raiders won their first NFL championship and gained a record-breaking 429 yards. Wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff made four key receptions, which earned him the game's most valuable player trophy. Two fourth-quarter interceptions clinched the title for the Raiders. One set up Pete Banaszak's second touchdown run, the other resulted in cornerback Willie Brown's Super Bowl-record 75-yard interception return.
Photo: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sammy White loses his helmet as Oakland Raiders Jack Tatum (32) and Skip Thomas hit him in Super Bowl XI.
Super Bowl XII
Superdome, New Orleans, La. - Jan. 15, 1978
Attendance: 76,400
MVP: co-MVPs: Randy White, DT, Dallas and Harvey Martin
Harvey Martin and Randy White, who were named co-most valuable players, led the intimidating Cowboys' defense, which recovered four fumbles and intercepted four passes as Dallas evened its Super Bowl record at 2-2. Butch Johnson made a spectacular diving catch in the end zone to complete a 45-yard pass from Roger Staubach and provide one of the highlights on offense.
Photo: Super Bowl co-MVPs Randy White, left, and Harvey Martin of the Dallas Cowboys smile after the Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII.
Super Bowl XIII
Orange Bowl, Miami, Fla. - Jan. 21, 1979
Attendance: 79,484
MVP: Terry Bradshaw, QB, Pittsburgh
Terry Bradshaw, voted the game's most valuable player, passed for a record four touchdowns to lead the Steelers to victory. The Steelers broke open the contest with two touchdowns in a span of 19 seconds midway through the final period, then hung on for the win as Roger Staubach's efforts to rally the Cowboys came up short.
Photo: The Steelers running back Franco Harris carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl XIV
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. - Jan. 20, 1980
Attendance: 103,985
MVP: Terry Bradshaw, QB, Pittsburgh
Terry Bradshaw, the game's most valuable player for the second straight year, set two passing records as the Steelers became the first team to win four Super Bowls. Bradshaw brought the Steelers from behind twice in the second half. The second time when he lofted a 73-yard scoring pass to John Stallworth to put the Steelers in front to stay 24-19.
Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw throws up both his arms and indicates his team is No. 1 after the Steelers won their fourth Super Bowl.
Super Bowl XV
Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, La. - Jan. 25, 1981
Attendance: 76,135
MVP: Jim Plunkett, QB, Oakland
Jim Plunkett passed for three touchdowns, including an 80-yard strike to Kenny King, as the Raiders became the first wild-card team to win the Super Bowl. Plunkett's touchdown bomb to King - the longest play in Super Bowl history - gave Oakland a commanding 14-0 lead in the first period and they never looked back. Plunkett, who became a starter in the sixth game of the season, was named the game's most valuable player.
Photo: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski scrambles away from Oakland Raiders defensive end John Matuszak in the first half of Super Bowl XV.
Super Bowl XVII
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. - Jan. 30, 1983
Attendance: 103,667
MVP: John Riggins, RB, Washington Fullback
John Riggins, the game's most valuable player, ran for a Super Bowl-record 166 yards on 38 carries to spark Washington's victory over AFC champion Miami. It was Riggins's fourth straight 100-yard rushing game during the playoffs, also a record. The win marked Washington's first NFL title since 1942.
Photo: Defensive lineman Lyle Blackwood (42) of the Miami Dolphins lunges at running back John Riggins (44) of the Washington Redskins during the Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Redskins won the game, 27-17.
Super Bowl XVI
Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Mich. - Jan. 24, 1982
Attendance: 81,270
MVP: Joe Montana, QB, San Francisco
Ray Wersching's Super Bowl record-tying four field goals and Joe Montana's controlled passing helped lift the San Francisco 49ers to their first NFL championship. After trailing 20-0 at halftime, the Bengals rebounded in the second half, closing the gap to 20-14. But Wersching added two early fourth-period field goals to increase the 49ers' lead to 26-14 and the defense made it stand up.
Photo: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (16) sneaks across the goal line for the 49ers first score in the first quarter of Super Bowl XVI in the Pontiac Silverdome, Sunday, Jan. 24, 1982.
Super Bowl XVIII
Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Fla. Jan. 22, 1984
Attendance: 72,920
MVP: Marcus Allen, RB, Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Raiders dominated the Washington Redskins from the outset and achieved the most lopsided victory to that point in Super Bowl history. Marcus Allen, who rushed for a Super Bowl-record 191 yards on 20 carries, scored on touchdown runs of 5 and 74 yards, the latter was a Super Bowl record. Allen was named the game's most valuable player.
Photo: The Los Angeles Raiders celebrate a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Raiders won the game 38-9.
Super Bowl XIX
Stanford Stadium, Stanford, Calif. - Jan. 20, 1985
Attendance: 84,059
MVP: Joe Montana, QB, San Francisco
The San Francisco 49ers captured their second Super Bowl title with a dominating offense and a defense that tamed Miami's explosive passing attack. Running back Roger Craig set a Super Bowl record by scoring three touchdowns on pass receptions of 8 and 16 yards and a run of 2 yards. San Francisco's Joe Montana was voted the game's most valuable player.
Photo: Running back Roger Craig (33) of the San Francisco 49ers finds room to run in Super Bowl XIX against the Miami Dolphins at Stanford Stadium on January 20, 1985 in Stanford, California. The 49ers won 38-16.
Super Bowl XX
Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, La. - Jan. 26, 1986
Attendance: 73,818
MVP: Richard Dent, DE, Chicago
The Bears, seeking their first NFL title since 1963, scored a Super Bowl-record 46 points in downing New England. The Bears' league-leading defense tied the Super Bowl record for sacks (7) and limited the Patriots to a record-low 7 rushing yards. Bears' Jim McMahon becomes the first QB in Super Bowl history to rush for two touchdowns.
Photo: Quarterback Tony Eason (11) of the New England Patriots is brought down by linebacker Wilber Marshall (58) of the Chicago Bears during Super Bowl XX.
Super Bowl XXI
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. Jan. 25,1987
Attendance: 101,063
MVP: Phil Simms, QB, New York
The Giants captured their first NFL title since 1956. The Giants took command of the game in the third period en route to a 30-point second half. Giants quarterback Phil Simms set Super Bowl records for most consecutive completions (10) and highest completion percentage. He also passed for 268 yards and three touchdowns and was named the game's most valuable player.
Photo: Quarterback Phil Simms (11) of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. The Giants defeated the Broncos 39-20.
Super Bowl XXII
Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, Calif. - Jan. 31, 1988
Attendance: 73,302
MVP: Doug Williams, QB, Washington
The Redskins enjoyed a record-setting second quarter en route to the victory. Redskins quarterback Doug Williams led the second-period explosion by passing for a Super Bowl record-tying four touchdowns, including two passes to Ricky Sanders, a 27-yard toss to Gary Clark, and an 8-yard pass to Clint Didier.
Photo: Quarterback Doug Williams (10) of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10.
Super Bowl XXIII
Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, Fla. - Jan. 22, 1989
Attendance: 75,129
MVP: Jerry Rice, WR,
San Francisco Even though San Francisco held a huge advantage in total net yards (453 to 229), the 49ers found themselves trailing the Bengals late in the game. The 49ers winning drive started at their 8-yard line with just over three minutes to go. San Francisco covered 92 yards in 11 plays with the decisive score coming on a 10-yard pass from Joe Montana to John Taylor with 34 seconds remaining.
Photo: Jerry Rice (80) of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball during the Super Bowl XXIII against the Cincinnati Bengals, January 22, 1989. The 49ers defeated the Bengals 20-10.
Super Bowl XXIV
Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, La. - Jan. 28, 1990
Attendance: 72,919
MVP: Joe Montana, QB, San Francisco
NFC titlist San Francisco won its fourth Super Bowl championship with a 55-10 victory over AFC champion Denver. The 49ers tied the Pittsburgh Steelers for most Super Bowl victories. San Francisco's 55 points broke the previous Super Bowl scoring mark of 46 points by Chicago in Super Bowl XX. San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana was named the Super Bowl most valuable player for a record third time.
Photo: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana and wide receiver Jerry Rice celebrate during Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos.
Super Bowl XXV
Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Fla. - Jan. 27, 1991
Attendance: 73,813
MVP: Ottis Anderson, RB, New York
The Giants won their second Super Bowl in five years with this victory. New York had possession for 40 minutes, 33 seconds, a Super Bowl record. The Bills had the ball for less than eight minutes in the second half, yet still had a chance to win in the closing seconds, but Scott Norwood's field goal attempt sailed wide right. Ottis Anderson, the powerful veteran running back carried the ball 21 times for 102 yards.
Photo: Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood, center, misses the field goal on the last play of the game, clinching the victory for the New York Giants in .
Super Bowl XXVI
Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn. - Jan. 26, 1992
Attendance: 63,130
MVP: Mark Rypien, QB, Washington
Mark Rypien passed for 292 yards and two touchdowns as the Redskins overwhelmed the Bills to win their third Super Bowl in the past 10 years. Rypien, the game's most valuable player, completed a 10-yard scoring strike to Earnest Byner and a 30-yard touchdown to Gary Clark. The latter came late in the third quarter and effectively put the game out of reach.
Photo: Quarterback Mark Rypien of the Washington Redskins looks to pass the ball during Super Bowl XXVI against the Buffalo Bills at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Super Bowl XXVII
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. Jan. 31, 1993
Attendance: 98,374
MVP: Troy Aikman, QB, Dallas
Troy Aikman passed for four touchdowns, Emmitt Smith rushed for 108 yards and the Cowboys converted nine turnovers into 35 points while coasting to the victory. Dallas's win was its third in its record sixth Super Bowl appearance; the Bills became the first team to drop three in succession.
Photo: Wide receiver Don Beebe of the Buffalo Bills (left) forces a fumble on defensive tackle Leon Lett of the Dallas Cowboys during Super Bowl XXVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won the game, 52-17.
Super Bowl XXVIII
Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Ga. - Jan. 30, 1994
Attendance: 72,817
MVP: Emmitt Smith, RB, Dallas
Emmitt Smith rushed for 132 yards and two second-half touchdowns to power the Cowboys to their second consecutive NFL title. By winning, Dallas joined San Francisco and Pittsburgh as the only franchises with four Super Bowl victories. The Bills, meanwhile, extended a dubious string by losing in the Super Bowl for the fourth consecutive year.
Photo: Running back Emmitt Smith (22) of the Dallas Cowboys scores a one yard touchdown with 9:50 left of the clock putting Dallas up 27-13 in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl XXVIII against the Buffalo Bills.
Super Bowl XXIX
Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, Fla. - Jan. 29, 1995
Attendance: 74,107
MVP: Steve Young, QB, San Francisco
Steve Young passed for a record six touchdowns, and the 49ers became the first team to win five Super Bowls when they routed the Chargers. Young, the game's most valuable player, directed an explosive offense that generated seven touchdowns, 28 first downs and 455 total yards.
Photo: Quarterback Steve Young of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates during fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers at the Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. The 49ers won 49-26.
Super Bowl XXX
Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Ariz. Jan. 28, 1996
Attendance: 76,347
MVP: Larry Brown, CB, Dallas
Cornerback Larry Brown's two interceptions led to 14 second-half points and helped lift the Cowboys to their third Super Bowl victory in the last four seasons and their record-tying fifth title overall. Brown's interceptions foiled the comeback efforts of the Steelers, and earned him the Pete Rozelle Trophy as the game's most valuable player.
Photo: Defensive back Larry Brown of the Dallas Cowboys (left) returns an interception for a touchdown as Pittsburgh Steelers running back John Williams tries to catch him during Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cowboys won the game, 27-17.
Super Bowl XXXI
Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, La. - Jan. 26, 1997
Attendance: 72,301
MVP: Desmond Howard, KR-WR, Green Bay
Desmond Howard returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown and Brett Favre passed for two touchdowns and ran for a score as the Packers won their first Super Bowl in 29 years. Howard, en route to garnering the MVP trophy, equaled a Super Bowl record with 244 total return yards.
Photo: Green Bay Packers kick returner Desmond Howard (81) leaves New England Patriots defenders behind as he runs a kickoff back 99 yards for a touchdown during third quarter action in Super Bowl XXXI.
Super Bowl XXXII
Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Calif. - Jan. 25, 1998
Attendance: 68,912
MVP: Terrell Davis, RB, Denver
Terrell Davis, the game's most valuable player, rushed for 157 yards and a Super Bowl-record three touchdowns to lead the Broncos to their first NFL championship and break the NFC's streak of Super Bowl victories at 13 by beating the defending Super Bowl champion Packers.
Photo: Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis is brought down by Green Bay Packers defenders LeRoy Butler, left and Tyrone Williams, right in the second half of Super Bowl XXXII.
Super Bowl XXXIII
Pro Player Stadium, Miami, Fla. - Jan. 31, 1999
Attendance: 74,803
MVP: John Elway, QB, Denver
John Elway, in his last game, passed for 336 yards and ran for a touchdown to earn most valuable player honors as the Broncos became the first AFC team to win consecutive Super Bowls since the Steelers won XIII and XIV. Denver built an imposing 31-6 lead before Tim Dwight returned a kickoff for a score in a case of too little, too late.
Photo: Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos goes over the line to score a touchdown as he is tackled during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII.
Super Bowl XXXIII
Super Bowl XXXIV
Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Ga. - Jan. 30, 2000
Attendance: 72,625
MVP: Kurt Warner, QB,
St. Louis Trailing by 7 points with less than two minutes to go, the Titans drove to the Rams' 10 with six seconds remaining. With no timeouts, Titans QB Steve McNair threw a slant pass to Kevin Dyson, who caught the ball in stride at the Rams' 3. But Mike Jones hauled down Dyson at the 1-yardline as time expired, preserving the Rams' first Super Bowl win.
Photo: Rams defensive tackle Jeff Zgonina (90) signals no touchdown as Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson stretches the ball over the goal line in the last seconds of Super Bowl XXXIV.
Super Bowl XXXIV
Super Bowl XXXV
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. - Jan. 28, 2001
Attendance: 71,921
MVP: Ray Lewis, LB
The Ravens defense dominates from the outset and does not allow the Giants offense to score. New York's only touchdown comes during a wild span of :36 seconds of game time when an interception and two kicks are returned for scores. Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is chosen the games MVP and the unit stamps itself as one of the best ever.
Photo: Tiki Barber (21) of the New York Giants lies on the turf after being tackled on a running play during second half action in Super Bowl XXXV.
Super Bowl XXXV
Super Bowl XXXVI
Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana - February 3, 2002 Attendance: 72,922
MVP: Tom Brady, QB,
New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri's 48-yard field goal as time expired gave the New England Patriots their first Super Bowl title. Patriots QB Tom Brady, who earned most valuable player honors, was 16 of 27 for 145 yards and one touchdown. The Rams outgained the Patriots 427-267 in total yards, but the Patriots forced three turnovers, which resulted in 17 points, while committing no turnovers.
Photo: New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game-winning field goal in the second half February 3, 2002 of Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17 for the NFL championship.
Super Bowl XXXVI
Super Bowl XXXVII
Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Calif. - Jan. 26, 2003
Attendance: 67,603
MVP: Dexter Jackson, defensive back, Tampa Bay
Tampa decisively won the meeting between its league-leading defense and Oakland's top-ranked offense. The Buccaneers scored a Super Bowl-record three touchdowns on defense. In the fourth quarter, the Raiders scored three straight touchdowns to cut a 31-point deficit to 34-21, but then the Bucs put their signature on the game with two interception returns.
Photo: Buccaneers cornerback Dwight Smith (26) celebrates his 50-yard interception return for a touchdown to cap the Buccaneers' 48-21 win over the Raiders.
Super Bowl XXXVII
Super Bowl XXXVIII
Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas Feb. 1, 2004
Attendance: 71,525
MVP: Tom Brady, QB,
New England Adam Vinatieri gave New England its second NFL championship in three seasons with a 41-yard field goal with 4 seconds left for a thrilling 32-29 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Tom Brady, who led New England on its winning drive, was 32-of-48 for 354 yards and three touchdowns, was voted the game's MVP for the second time in three seasons.
Photo: Place kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) of the New England Patriots kicks the game winning 41 yard field goal against the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas.
Super Bowl XXXVIII
Super Bowl XXXIX
Alltel Stadium, Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. 6, 2005
Attendance: 78,125
MVP: Deion Branch, WR, New England
The Patriots won their third Super Bowl in four years with a 24-21 over the Philadelphia Eagles. It was their ninth straight postseason victory, equaling Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers. With MVP Deion Branch tying a Super Bowl record for receptions with 11, Tom Brady efficiently running the offense and safety Rodney Harrison sparking a smothering defense, the Patriots (17-2) didn't need a last-second field goal from Adam Vinatieri this time.
Photo: Wide receiver Deion Branch (83) of the New England Patriots catches a Super Bowl record 11th pass of the game over the outstretched arms of cornerback Sheldon Brown (24)of the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl XXXIX.
Super Bowl XXXIX
Super Bowl XL
Ford Field, Detroit, Mich. - Feb. 5, 2006
Attendance: 78,125
MVP: Hines Ward, WR, Pittsburgh
The Steelers' 21-10 victory in the Super Bowl was their record-tying fifth, but the first since 1980 and the first ever for RB Jerome Bettis and coach Bill Cowher. It was sweet validation for Cowher with a title in his 14th season as their coach, the longest tenure in the NFL. Two plays made a difference in this one: Willie Parker's record-setting 75-yard run for a touchdown right after halftime and receiver Antwaan Randle El's 43-yard touchdown pass to Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward on a trick play that put the Steelers up by 11 early in the fourth quarter. Ward had five receptions for 123 yards and the touchdown. Pittsburgh tied San Francisco and Dallas with its five Super Bowl titles.
Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward celebrates his 43-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XL, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit.
Super Bowl XL
Super Bowl XLI
Dolphin Stadium, Miami, Fla. - Feb. 4, 2007
Attendance: 74,512
MVP: Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis
It was a wet and wild night of Super Bowl firsts as Colts coach Tony Dungy became the first black head coach to win the championship, beating good friend and protege Lovie Smith in a game that featured the first two black head coaches in the Super Bowl. It also was the first rainy Super Bowl, as a steady rain fell from start to finish, and the first time an opening kickoff was run back for a touchdown, when Bears rookie Devin Hester sped downfield for 92 yards. In the end, the Colts were better able to find their footing on the rain-soaked track, led by quarterback Peyton Manning, who was chosen Super Bowl MVP.
Photo: Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks down the field after a first down against the Bears during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLI.
Super Bowl XLI
Super Bowl XLII
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Az. - Feb. 3, 2008 Attendance: 71,101
MVP: Eli Manning, QB, New York
When it comes to perfect endings, Super Bowl XLII delivered. For drama, excitement, a game living up to the hype -- Eli Manning and the New York Giants really did come through. A masterful magician when the stakes were highest, Manning engineered one of the best drives in Super Bowl history Sunday to help the Giants squash the New England Patriot's run at history-making perfection with a 17-14 victory. Manning, the game's MVP, led the Giants 83 yards in just more than two minutes. He capped it with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress with 35 seconds left, to win what easily could go down as the best Super Bowl ever.
Photo: Giants receiver David Tyree, right, makes a catch against the Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLII.
Super Bowl XLII
Super Bowl XLIII
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. - Feb. 1, 2009
Attendance: 70,774
MVP: Santonio Holmes
The winning play of Super Bowl XLIII was right out of a schoolyard and was the perfect unscripted ending to a game of improbable swings. Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and receiver Santonio Holmes improvised for a 6-yard touchdown with 35 seconds left that gave the Steelers a record-setting sixth Super Bowl victory, 27-23 over the Arizona Cardinals. The thriller certainly matched the prior year's upset of the New England Patriots by the New York Giants, but this one was even wilder. With the last tension-packed seconds ticking away, a kneeling Roethlisberger held coach Mike Tomlin's hand as Kurt Warner led one last, but futile, drive.
Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) makes a touchdown reception against Arizona Cardinals safety Aaron Francisco (47) during the fourth quarter.
Super Bowl XLIII
Super Bowl XLIV
Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Fla. - Feb. 7, 2010
Attendance: 74,059
MVP: Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans
After a slow start, the Saints altered the course of Super Bowl XLIV by seizing control of the second quarter. They ran 26 offensive plays to six for the Colts, then opened the second half with a successful onside kick. Six plays later, Pierre Thomas scored to give the Saints their first lead, 13-10. The Colts were unable to rally in the final minutes, giving the Saints their first Super Bowl championship.
Photo: New Orleans Saints CB Tracy Porter stepped in front of Reggie Wayne, intercepted Peyton Manning's pass and returned it 74 yards for a touchdown to give New Orleans a 31-17 lead with 3:12 remaining in the game.
Super Bowl XLIV
Super Bowl XLV
Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas - Feb. 6, 2011
Attendance: 103,219
MVP: Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay
Aaron Rodgers turned the Green Bay Packers into Super Bowl champions once again. Rodgers was named MVP after throwing three touchdown passes and Nick Collins returned an interception for another score, leading the Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was Green Bay's fourth Super Bowl title.
Photo: Aaron Rodgers (12) of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
Super Bowl XLV
Super Bowl XLVI
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana - Feb. 5, 2011
Attendance: 68,658
MVP: Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants QB Eli Manning connected on 30 of his 40 passes for 296 yards and a touchdown during New York's 21-17 victory over New England in Super Bowl XLVI. It was the Giants' fourth Super Bowl championship, more than any franchise except Pittsburgh with six and San Francisco and Dallas with five, and they became the first team to finish the regular season 9-7 and win the title.
Photo: New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts in the closing minutes of the Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17.
Super Bowl XLVI