The Super Bowl turns 60 on Sunday.
What began because the AFL-NFL World Championship Game in 1967 and formally grew to become often called the Tremendous Bowl two years later has lengthy since carved a everlasting place on the calendar as probably the most unofficial of holidays throughout America.
From Tom Brady and Joe Montana to the Metal Curtain Pittsburgh Steelers, from the Doomsday protection of the Dallas Cowboys to the Crew of the ‘80s 49ers – and a lot extra by way of the a long time – the Tremendous Bowl has advanced into an encyclopedia of a few of sports activities’ best moments.
RELATED: Top 10 Super Bowl Halftime Shows of all time: From Bono to Bey to Bruce
Who within the Bay Space will ever neglect Montana to John Taylor to beat Cincinnati in Tremendous Bowl XXIII?
Or Steve Younger’s six landing passes to rout the Chargers in Tremendous Bowl XXIX?
(AP Picture/Lenny Ignelzi, File)
Quarterback Steve Younger runs a victory lap after the 49ers beat the Chargers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 1995 in Tremendous Bowl XXIX in Miami. (AP Picture/Lenny Ignelzi, File)
Who can nonetheless see David Tyree pinning Eli Manning’s desperation cross in opposition to his helmet to make the not possible catch that led to the successful landing because the New York Giants, with a victory in Tremendous Bowl XLII, ended New England’s bid to turn out to be the NFL’s first undefeated group for the reason that 1972 Dolphins?
Or the Falcons blowing a 28-3 halfway by way of the third quarter in a 34-28 additional time loss to the Patriots in Tremendous Bowl LI?
So many video games, so many stars, so many unimaginable reminiscences.
With the most recent version set for Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, right here is the Bay Space Information Group’s prime 5 Tremendous Bowl video games, upsets, groups, performances (offense and protection), comebacks and extra:
Greatest video games
5. Tremendous Bowl XXIII: 49ers 20, Bengals 16
In Invoice Walsh’s remaining recreation as 49ers coach, San Francisco trailed 13-6 after three quarters and 16-13 when it took over at its personal 8 with 3:04 left. Montana led the Niners on a 92-yard drive, capped by his 10-yard TD cross over the center to Taylor with 34 seconds to play.
4. Tremendous Bowl LII: Eagles 41, Patriots 33
In a matchup between Brady and Eagles backup quarterback Nick Foles, the groups mixed for a Tremendous Bowl document 1,151 yards and one of the vital memorable performs in Tremendous Bowl historical past — the “Philly Particular” by which tight finish Trey Burton threw a 1-yard TD cross to Foles on fourth-and-goal to provide the Eagles a 10-point halftime lead.
3. Tremendous Bowl LVII: Chiefs 38, Eagles 35
In what was dubbed the Kelce Bowl – Eagles middle Jason Kelce vs. his youthful brother, Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce – Patrick Mahomes rallied Kansas Metropolis from a 10-point halftime deficit to win on a 27-yard subject purpose by Harrison Butker with eight seconds left.
2. Tremendous Bowl XIII: Steelers 35, Cowboys 31
In a rematch of Tremendous Bowl X, Pittsburgh got here out on prime once more as recreation MVP Terry Bradshaw threw for 318 yards and 4 touchdowns. A mixed 26 future Corridor of Famers have been a part of this heavyweight matchup (15 from the Steelers).
1. Tremendous Bowl XLII: Giants 17, Patriots 14
New England was 2:42 from immortality – 19-0, the NFL’s first undefeated group for the reason that ‘72 Dolphins – after Randy Moss caught a 6-yard TD cross from Brady to place New England up 14-10. However the Giants answered with a 12-play, 83-yard drive that included Manning’s miraculous completion to Tyree after which his 13-yard TD cross to Plaxico Burress with 35 seconds left.
Largest upsets
5. Tremendous Bowl XXXII: Broncos 31, Packers 24
The Broncos entered this recreation having been defeated in all 4 of their earlier Tremendous Bowl appearances, with every consequence worse than the final. They’d misplaced by 17, 19, 32 and 45 factors. The Packers have been 11 ½-point favorites. However Terrell Davis ran for 157 yards and three TDs in 30 carries as Denver lastly gained the massive one for longtime quarterback John Elway.
4. Tremendous Bowl XXXVI: Patriots 20, Rams 17
The “Best Present on Turf” – because the high-powered Rams have been nicknamed – was anticipated to place an exclamation level on a second Tremendous Bowl title in three years. However the 14-point underdog Patriots as an alternative spawned a dynasty as Brady led a late drive that culminated with Adam Vinatieri’s 48-yard subject purpose as time expired.
3. Tremendous Bowl XLII: Giants 17, Patriots 14
The Patriots have been 12-point favorites as they marched onto the Glendale, Ariz., subject on Feb. 3, 2008. However they managed simply 45 yards speeding (2.8 yards per try) and Brady was sacked 5 instances because the Giants gained the third of their 4 Tremendous Bowl titles.
2. Tremendous Bowl IV: Chiefs 23, Vikings 7
The Vikings have been picked to win by 13 ½ factors within the remaining Tremendous Bowl earlier than the AFL-NFL merger later in 1970. However Hank Stram’s Chiefs confirmed that the Jets’ win in Tremendous Bowl III was no fluke as Kansas Metropolis took cost with the coach’s iconic “65 Toss Energy Entice” play that accounted for the AFL group’s first landing.
1. Tremendous Bowl III: Jets 16, Colts 7
The Jets got no probability to beat the Colts on the Orange Bowl in Miami as oddsmakers made them 18-point underdogs. However quarterback Joe Namath believed, predicting a victory that he changed into actuality. He handed for 206 yards and Matt Snell ran for 121 yards and a TD.
Strongest groups
5. 1992 Cowboys
The primary of the good Cowboys groups of the Nineteen Nineties gained an epic NFC championship recreation over the 49ers at Candlestick Park after which walloped Buffalo 52-17 in Tremendous Bowl XXVII on the Rose Bowl behind 4 TD passes from Troy Aikman and 9 turnovers by the Payments.
4. 1978 Steelers
Pittsburgh was already a two-time Tremendous Bowl champ earlier than 1978. However this model added offensive firepower to go together with the Metal Curtain protection of Imply Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, Jack Ham, and so on. The consequence was the Steelers’ third of 4 Tremendous Bowl titles within the ‘70s.
3. 1985 Bears
On the quick checklist of best defenses of all time. Buddy Ryan’s progressive “46” protection dominated opponents because the Bears allowed simply 198 factors throughout a 15-1 common season and shuffled to the championship, dominating New England 46-10 in Tremendous Bowl XX.
2. 1984 49ers
If not for a 20-17 loss to the Steelers at Candlestick Park in Week 7, this group would have been excellent. They beat the Giants within the divisional spherical, routed the Bears 23-0 for the NFC title and have been an excessive amount of for Dan Marino’s Dolphins within the Tremendous Bowl at Stanford, successful 38-16.
1. 1972 Dolphins
The one undefeated group within the NFL’s trendy period, Miami led the league in fewest factors allowed (171) and factors scored (385). The Dolphins went 14-0 within the common season and beat the Browns and Steelers within the playoffs and Washington within the Tremendous Bowl.
Comebacks
5. Tremendous Bowl XLIV: Saints 31, Colts 17
The Colts led 10-0 after one quarter and 10-6 at halftime. They nonetheless led 17-16 after three quarters earlier than a Drew Brees TD cross and Tracy Porter’s 74-yard pick-six flipped the scoreboard.
4. Tremendous Bowl LVIII: Chiefs 25, 49ers 22, OT
4 years after a crushing Tremendous Bowl loss to KC, the 49ers roared to a 10-0 lead and reclaimed the benefit on Jake Moody’s 53-yard subject purpose with 1:53 left. However in a recreation remembered for Dre Greenlaw’s Achilles harm whereas working onto the sector within the second quarter, the Chiefs gained in OT.
3. Tremendous Bowl XLIX: Patriots 28, Seahawks 24
A brief subject purpose by Stephen Hauschka and a 3-yard TD cross from Russell Wilson to Doug Baldwin gave Seattle a 10-point lead after three quarters. Everyone knows the way it turned out. Brady threw two TD passes and Seattle, as an alternative of handing the ball to Marshawn Lynch from the 1, known as a slant cross to Ricardo Lockette that Malcolm Butler intercepted to clinch the victory for New England.
2. Tremendous Bowl LIV: Chiefs 31, 49ers 20
This one stings the 49ers’ trustworthy, who have been a half quarter from a long-awaited celebration. The 49ers led 20-10 halfway by way of the ultimate interval. What might go mistaken? Three KC touchdowns over the ultimate 6:13 is what went mistaken. Social gathering spoiled.
1. Tremendous Bowl LI: Patriots 34, Falcons 28, OT
Is it a coincidence, dangerous luck or one thing else that Kyle Shanahan was on the dropping finish of three of those comebacks? This one was the mom of all rallies. Then the Falcons’ offensive coordinator, Shanahan’s group led 28-3 within the third quarter. However Brady & Co. stormed again – partly resulting from Atlanta’s incapability to burn clock – and gained in OT.
Particular person performances (offense)
5. Tom Brady, Patriots
Handed for a Tremendous Bowl-record 505 yards, to go together with three touchdowns, but it surely wasn’t sufficient to forestall backup QB Nick Foles and the Eagles from a 41-33 win in Tremendous Bowl LII.
4. Jerry Rice, 49ers
Completed with a Tremendous Bowl-record 215 receiving yards on 11 catches with one landing and was named recreation MVP because the 49ers rallied to edge the Bengals 20-16 in Tremendous Bowl XXIII.
3. Phil Simms, Giants
Accomplished a Tremendous Bowl-record 88 p.c of his passes (22 of 25) for 268 yards and three touchdowns because the Giants crushed the Broncos 39-20 in Tremendous Bowl XI.
2. Joe Montana, 49ers
In a 55-10 rout of the Broncos in Tremendous Bowl XXIV, Montana handed for 297 yards and 5 touchdowns.
1. Steve Younger, 49ers
Threw what stays a Tremendous Bowl-record six landing passes to steer the 49ers to a 49-26 rout of the Chargers in SB XXIX.
Particular person performances (protection)
5. Chuck Howley, Cowboys
The one participant from the dropping aspect to be named recreation MVP. He intercepted two passes and compelled a fumble in Dallas’ 16-13 loss to the Colts in Tremendous Bowl V.
4. Larry Brown, Cowboys
Picked off two passes within the second half, resulting in Dallas touchdowns, and was named recreation MVP because the Cowboys beat the Steelers 27-17 in Tremendous Bowl XXX.
3. Rod Martin, Raiders
Intercepted a Tremendous Bowl-record three passes from Ron Jaworski because the Raiders defeated the Eagles 27-10 in SB XV.
2. Malcolm Smith, Seahawks
Completed with 10 tackles, a cross deflection, a fumble restoration and an interception that he returned for a landing, incomes recreation MVP honors as Seattle routed Denver 43-8 in Tremendous Bowl XLVIII.
1. Von Miller, Broncos
Within the final Tremendous Bowl at Levi’s Stadium, 10 years in the past, the Denver linebacker was named recreation MVP after contributing 2.5 sacks, six tackles, two compelled fumbles and two QB hurries in a 24-10 victory over Carolina.
Heartbreakers
5. Jackie Smith, Cowboys
Within the remaining recreation of his Corridor of Fame profession, the Dallas tight finish was extensive open in the midst of the tip zone when he dropped a third-quarter cross from Roger Staubach in Tremendous Bowl XIII. “He’s bought to be the sickest man in America,” broadcaster Verne Lundquist stated. The Steelers gained 35-31.
4. Colin Kaepernick, 49ers
With the 49ers trailing 34-29 late within the fourth quarter of Tremendous Bowl XLVII, Kaepernick threw three consecutive incomplete passes to Michael Crabtree from the Baltimore 5-yard line, ending the 49ers’ comeback hopes because the Ravens gained the “Harbaugh Bowl” 34-31.
3. Kevin Dyson, Titans
Dyson was headed towards the tip zone after catching a cross from the Rams’ 10-yard line on the ultimate snap of Tremendous Bowl XXXIV. However linebacker Mike Jones tackled Dyson 1 yard from the purpose line. The Rams gained 23-16.
2. Russell Wilson, Seahawks
As famous earlier, the Seahawks might have handed the ball to Lynch 1 yard from a successful TD. However as an alternative watched Wilson’s cross get intercepted.
1. Scott Norwood, Payments
Within the first of Buffalo’s 4 consecutive Tremendous Bowl losses, Norwood’s subject purpose try from 47 yards out with eight seconds left sailed extensive proper, giving the Giants a 20-19 victory in SB XXV.
Gaffes
5. Leon Lett’s missed TD, Cowboys
The Cowboys have been already celebrating a rout of the Payments in Tremendous Bowl XXVII when the Dallas defensive sort out returned a fumble for what would have been an exclamation-point TD. However Lett celebrated early and Buffalo receiver Don Beebe knocked the ball free, stopping a rating.
4. Manny Ramirez’s snap, Broncos
On the primary snap of Tremendous Bowl XLVIII, the Denver middle snapped the ball earlier than quarterback Peyton Manning was prepared, leading to a security that symbolized what was to come back. Seattle rolled 43-8.
3. Superdome’s electrical relay gadget
The lights went out within the third quarter of Tremendous Bowl XLVII in New Orleans between the 49ers and Ravens, inflicting a 34-minute delay.
2. Garo Yepremian’s cross, Dolphins
After having his 42-yard subject purpose try blocked within the late levels of Tremendous Bowl VII, the kicker picked up the ball and hopelessly tried to cross it. Washington’s Mike Bass returned the fumble 49 yards for a TD. Miami held on to win 14-7 to finish its excellent season.
1. Thurman Thomas’ helmet, Payments
Somebody in Harry Connick Jr.’s crew moved Thomas’ helmet from its spot on the 34-yard line earlier than the crooner sang the nationwide anthem – and didn’t return it. Unable to search out the helmet, the star working again missed the Payments’ first two performs, setting the tone for a 37-24 loss to Washington in Tremendous Bowl XXVI.
