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The best Super Bowl moments of all time
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The best Super Bowl moments of all time

From last-second field goals made and missed to unexpected defensive heroics to incredible runs, catches, and touchdowns to iconic national anthem and halftime performances — we have you covered. These are the best Super Bowl moments of all time.

 
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Mecole Hardman walks it off in OT, Super Bowl LVIII

Mecole Hardman walks it off in OT, Super Bowl LVIII
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The Chiefs won back-to-back Super Bowls and three in five years with a dramatic 25-22 overtime victory over the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Patrick Mahomes capped off his game-winning drive in overtime with a three yard pass to a wide open Hardman in a play called "Tom and Jerry."

 
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Kadarius Toney breaks punt return record, Super Bowl LVII

Kadarius Toney breaks punt return record, Super Bowl LVII
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Midseason acquisition Kadarius Toney made his mark in Super Bowl LVII with a game-changing 65-yard punt return, the longest in Super Bowl history. Toney's return came at a critical moment with the Chiefs leading 28-27 in the fourth quarter. He took the ball to the Eagles five yard line, setting up a touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Skyy Moore.

 
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Cooper Kupp scores game-winning touchdown, Super Bowl LVI

Cooper Kupp scores game-winning touchdown, Super Bowl LVI
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The Rams offense struggled without Odell Beckham and Tyler Higbee on the field, but the team had a late touchdown drive in them. Matthew Stafford threw a one-year pass to Kupp in the corner of the end zone with 1:25 remaining, which ended up deciding the game.

 
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Bucs defense dominates Chiefs, Super Bowl LV

Bucs defense dominates Chiefs, Super Bowl LV
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Tampa Bay took advantage of a banged up Chiefs offensive line. In no play was that clearer than a 30-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes on fourth down in the fourth quarter that was nearly completed. The incompletion all but sealed a Super Bowl win for the Bucs.

 
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Chiefs complete "Jet Chip Wasp", Super Bowl LIV

Chiefs complete "Jet Chip Wasp", Super Bowl LIV
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Chiefs fans will forever remember Patrick Mahomes' 44-yard bomb to Tyreek Hill on third-and-15 known as "Jet Chip Wasp." The play came at a critical moment for Kansas City, trailing the 49ers 20-10 with 7:14 remaining in the fourth quarter. Following the conversion, the Chiefs were able to score one of three late touchdowns to win 31-20.

 
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Nick Foles scores on "Philly Special", Super Bowl LII

Nick Foles scores on "Philly Special", Super Bowl LII
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The Eagles made an improbable Super Bowl run behind backup quarterback Nick Foles, capped off with a 41-33 win over the Patriots. The most memorable play of the game was Foles' touchdown after running back Corey Clement pitched the ball to tight end Trey Burton, who threw a pass to a wide open Foles in the end zone to put the Eagles up 22-12.

 
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James White caps off huge comeback with OT TD, Super Bowl LI

James White caps off huge comeback with OT TD, Super Bowl LI
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After falling behind 28-3, it looked as though the Patriots were set to finally lose a Super Bowl in the Brady-Belichick era to someone other than the Giants. That is until James White and Tom Brady took over. The Pats came storming back in the second half, with White scoring the game-tying touchdown with under a minute left, sending the game to overtime — a Super Bowl first. There, White did it again, scoring from two yards out, becoming the first player in history to score an OT TD. The winner capped off a huge game from the running back, who finished with the two rushing scores to go along with 14 catches for 110 yards and another receiving touchdown.

 
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Julio Jones makes absurd clutch catch, Super Bowl LI

Julio Jones makes absurd clutch catch, Super Bowl LI
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After jumping out to a 28-3 lead in Super Bowl LI, the Falcons saw the Patriots come back to make it a 28-20 game. With under five minutes to play, it looked as though Atlanta was set to stem the tide and extend the lead when Matt Ryan went deep to Julio Jones. On the 2nd-and-9 play, Jones made an incredible catch, bringing Patriots fans flashbacks to David Tyree and Mario Manningham. Unfortunately for Atlanta, the miraculous catch by Jones was all for naught, as the Falcons went backward and never scored another point in a heartbreaking defeat.

 
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Malcolm Butler intercepts Russell Wilson, Super Bowl XLIX

Malcolm Butler intercepts Russell Wilson, Super Bowl XLIX
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The Seahawks looked destined for a repeat Super Bowl victory with 2nd-and-goal at New England's 1-yard line, down 28-24 with 26 seconds left. Instead of handing off the ball to Marshawn Lynch to seal the deal, the Seahawks called a slant, and undrafted rookie Malcolm Butler came to the rescue with an incredible interception of Russell Wilson on a pass intended for Ricardo Lockette.

 
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New Orleans power outage, Super Bowl XLVII

New Orleans power outage, Super Bowl XLVII
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The story of the Harbaugh brother rivalry in Super Bowl XLVII was overshadowed by a 34-minute power outage in the third quarter. The John Harbaugh-led Ravens eventually beat brother Jim Harbaugh's 49ers 34-31.

 
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Eli to Manningham, Super Bowl XLVI

Eli to Manningham, Super Bowl XLVI
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Manning to Tyree is the best remembered catch in Giants Super Bowl history, but Manning's throw to Mario Manningham in Super Bowl XLVI isn't far behind. Manning made a perfect 38-yard strike to Manningham in the fourth quarter, down 17-15. The Giants finished off the drive for a touchdown run, winning 21-15 over New England.

 
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Tracy Porter's interception return, Super Bowl XLIV

Tracy Porter's interception return, Super Bowl XLIV
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Arguably the second most memorable moment of Super Bowl XLIV behind the second-half onside kick, Porter picked off Peyton Manning and ran the ball back 74 yards for a game-clinching touchdown.

 
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Saints surprise onside kick, Super Bowl XLIV

Saints surprise onside kick, Super Bowl XLIV
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The Saints were down to Indianapolis 10-6 at halftime. Saints head coach Sean Payton showed huge guts, opening the second half with a shocking onside kick that was recovered by New Orleans. Likely the turning point in the game, the Saints went on to win 31-17.

 
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Santonio Holmes catchers the game-winner, Super Bowl XLIII

Santonio Holmes catchers the game-winner, Super Bowl XLIII
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With only 43 seconds left, Ben Roethlisberger threw a perfect pass to Santonio Holmes in the back corner of the end zone for a game-winning touchdown with three Cardinals in the area. The Steelers won 27-23.

 
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James Harrison takes it in before halftime, Super Bowl XLIII

James Harrison takes it in before halftime, Super Bowl XLIII
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The Cardinals had the ball in Pittsburgh's red zone just before the half in Super Bowl XLIII down 10-7 when James Harrison picked off a Kurt Warner pass and ran the ball back 100 yards for a touchdown. The play was ultimately the difference in a 27-23 win.

 
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David Tyree makes the 'Helmet Catch,' Super Bowl XLII

David Tyree makes the 'Helmet Catch,' Super Bowl XLII
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Arguably the biggest play in one of the Super Bowl's biggest upsets, David Tyree made an incredible 32-yard catch against the Patriots by pinning the ball to his helmet while Pats safety Rodney Harrison fought for the ball. Quarterback Eli Manning also escaped the grasp of several Patriots pass rushers on 3rd-and-5 to make the completion that eventually led to the game-winning score. The Patriots' quest for a perfect 19-0 season was thwarted by the Giants.

 
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Randle El throws a touchdown, Super Bowl XL

Randle El throws a touchdown, Super Bowl XL
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Wide receiver Antwaan Randle El played quarterback at Indiana but spent his entire career as a wide receiver and returner. However, he went back to his roots in Super Bowl XL, throwing a touchdown to Hines Ward for a touchdown.

 
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Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction, Super Bowl XXXVIII

Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction, Super Bowl XXXVIII
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Super Bowl XXXVIII will always be remember more for the halftime show than the game. While the Patriots beat the Panthers, the halftime show in which Justin Timberlake pulled off a particularly fragile portion of Janet Jackson's attire was the biggest headline in the news for the next several weeks.

 
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Barret Robbins goes missing, Super Bowl XXXVII

Barret Robbins goes missing, Super Bowl XXXVII
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Raiders center Barret Robbins was missing for the Raiders-Buccaneers Super Bowl. He went to Tijuana, Mexico, and missed the game. Robbins was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

 
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Adam Vinatieri's game-winner, Super Bowl XXXVI

Adam Vinatieri's game-winner, Super Bowl XXXVI
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The Patriots were heavy underdogs vs. the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI but were able to hang in on the strength of their defense. The game was tied 17-17 with 1:30 left when Tom Brady led the Pats all the way to the Rams' 30-yard line. Adam Vinatieri made a clutch 48-yard field goal to win the game 20-17.

 
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Ricky Proehl scores game-tying touchdown, Super Bowl XXXVI

Ricky Proehl scores game-tying touchdown, Super Bowl XXXVI
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Rams wide receiver Ricky Proehl had a memorable 26-yard touchdown catch from Kurt Warner to tie Super Bowl XXXVI with 1:30 remaining. In the following drive, Tom Brady quickly drove the Patriots down the field for a game-winning Adam Vinatieri field goal.

 
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Kickoffs go back and forth, Super Bowl XXXV

Kickoffs go back and forth, Super Bowl XXXV
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Giants kick returner Ron Dixon took a 97-yard kickoff return to the end zone to put New York on the board in Super Bowl XXXV. His glory was ended when Jermaine Lewis took the following kickoff back for the Ravens.

 
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Mike Jones makes 'The Tackle,' Super Bowl XXXIV

Mike Jones makes 'The Tackle,' Super Bowl XXXIV
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Trailing 23-16 in Super Bowl XXXIV, the Titans had time for one more play to tie the game. Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson caught the ball just short of the goal line and was tackled at the 2-yard line by Rams linebacker Mike Jones, winning the Super Bowl for the Rams in a Cinderella season led by former backup quarterback Kurt Warner.

 
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Isaac Bruce's game-winner, Super Bowl XXXIV

Isaac Bruce's game-winner, Super Bowl XXXIV
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Isaac Bruce's amazing 73-yard catch and run from Kurt Warner was the eventual game-winner in Super Bowl XXXIV. One of the greatest Super Bowl plays of all time, it's often overshadowed by the game's final play when the Titans were stopped near the goal line.

 
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Eugene Robinson distracts the Falcons, Super Bowl XXXIII

Eugene Robinson distracts the Falcons, Super Bowl XXXIII
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Falcons All-Pro safety Eugene Robinson was arrested for solicitation during Super Bowl week, leaving the Falcons in a bind and distracted going into Super Bowl XXXIII vs. the Broncos. The Falcons lost the game 34-19.

 
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Green Bay lets Terrell Davis score game-winner, Super Bowl XXXII

Green Bay lets Terrell Davis score game-winner, Super Bowl XXXII
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With the game tied at 24-24 and less than two minutes remaining, Packers head coach Mike Holmgren ordered the team to let the Broncos running back score so Green Bay would have enough time to tie. The decision ultimately didn't work out, with the Broncos winning 31-24.

 
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The Elway helicopter, Super Bowl XXXII

The Elway helicopter, Super Bowl XXXII
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John Elway showed true grit and determination in Super Bowl XXXII on 3rd-and-6 in a 17-17 tie with Green Bay. Elway scrambled for a first down, diving and getting spun around by LeRoy Butler.

 
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Favre gives the winning ball to Beebe, Super Bowl XXXI

Favre gives the winning ball to Beebe, Super Bowl XXXI
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How sweet it was to finally win for former Bill Don Beebe. After losing four Super Bowls as a member of the Bills, Beebe claimed one in Green Bay and was given the ball at the end of regulation by quarterback Brett Favre.

 
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Desmond Howard goes the distance, Super Bowl XXXI

Desmond Howard goes the distance, Super Bowl XXXI
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Ahead only 27-21 in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXI, kick returner Desmond Howard ran back a kickoff 99 yards for the score vs. New England to help seal the win.

 
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Andre Rison scores, Super Bowl XXXI

Andre Rison scores, Super Bowl XXXI
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Star wide receiver Andre Rison had a memorable 54-yard touchdown in the second play of Super Bowl XXXI and appropriately celebrated in the end zone.

 
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Larry Brown's two picks, Super Bowl XXX

Larry Brown's two picks, Super Bowl XXX
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Dallas corner Larry Brown was a difference maker in Super Bowl XXX, picking off Neil O'Donnell twice in the Cowboys' 27-17 win.

 
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James Washington scores, Super Bowl XXVIII

James Washington scores, Super Bowl XXVIII
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Leon Lett's moments in Super Bowls weren't all bad. He stripped Bills running back Thurman Thomas of the ball with the Cowboys down 13-6. Safety James Washington picked up the ball and scampered 46 yards for the score.

 
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Beebe denies Lett, Super Bowl XXVII

Beebe denies Lett, Super Bowl XXVII
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Despite the 52-17 final score, the lasting image of Super Bowl XXVII is Bills wide receiver Don Beebe's hustle to deny defensive lineman Leon Lett from scoring a fumble return touchdown near the end of the game.

 
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Thurman Thomas loses his helmet, Super Bowl XXVI

Thurman Thomas loses his helmet, Super Bowl XXVI
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When Buffalo's offense took the field in Super Bowl XXVI, it did so without starting running back Thurman Thomas. Somehow, the Bills running back couldn't find his helmet and missed two plays.

 
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The King of Pop does halftime, Super Bowl XXVI

The King of Pop does halftime, Super Bowl XXVI
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Perhaps the greatest Super Bowl halftime show was authored by the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. He took halftime by storm in Super Bowl XXVI.

 
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Scott Norwood is wide right, Super Bowl XXV

Scott Norwood is wide right, Super Bowl XXV
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In the first of four Super Bowl losses, the favored Bills trailed the Giants 20-19 with a chance for kicker Scott Norwood to win the game on a 47-yard field goal. The veteran kicker missed wide right, giving Bill Parcells his second Super Bowl victory.

 
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Whitney Houston sings the National Anthem, Super Bowl XXV

Whitney Houston sings the National Anthem, Super Bowl XXV
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Super Bowl XXV is remembered for Scott Norwood's wide right field goal to end the game and Whitney Houston's incredible rendition of the National Anthem. 

 
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Montana completes to Taylor, Super Bowl XXIII

Montana completes to Taylor, Super Bowl XXIII
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The 49ers trailed the Bengals 16-13 with 3:10 on the clock. Joe Montana led a 92-yard drive, capped off by a picture-perfect 10-yard pass in the end zone to wide receiver John Taylor for the game-winning touchdown.

 
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Doug Williams is victorious, Super Bowl XXII

Doug Williams is victorious, Super Bowl XXII
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Washington quarterback Doug Williams helped put an end to NFL stereotypes as the first African-American quarterback to start a Super Bowl. He put together a dominant performance, beating the Broncos 42-10.

 
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Phil Simms is going Disney World, Super Bowl XXI

Phil Simms is going Disney World, Super Bowl XXI
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It's tradition for the Super Bowl MVP to declare he's going to Disney World following the game. The tradition started with Phil Simms following Super Bowl XXI.

 
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The first Gatorade bath, Super Bowl XXI

The first Gatorade bath, Super Bowl XXI
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The Giants started the tradition of dumping the Gatorade bucket on the head coach, and it gained national attention when coach Bill Parcells was dumped on following Super Bowl XXI.

 
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The Fridge scores, Super Bowl XX

The Fridge scores, Super Bowl XX
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The 1985 Bears are one of the most memorable teams in NFL history, and William "Refrigerator" Perry was perhaps their most beloved player. The huge defensive lineman helped cap off a Bears win with a goal-line carry touchdown.

 
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Marcus Allen's run, Super Bowl XVIII

Marcus Allen's run, Super Bowl XVIII
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Marcus Allen claimed Super Bowl MVP, and the most common highlight of the Raiders' 38-9 Super Bowl XVIII win is Allen's majestic 74-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

 
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Jack Squirek picks off Joe Theisman, Super Bowl XVIII

Jack Squirek picks off Joe Theisman, Super Bowl XVIII
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Squirek made an improbable interception for a touchdown near the end of the first half of Super Bowl XVIII, helping lead the Raiders to a 38-9 win over Washington.

 
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John Riggins runs 43 yards on 4th-and-1, Super Bowl XVII

John Riggins runs 43 yards on 4th-and-1, Super Bowl XVII
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Trailing 17-13 to the Dolphins in the fourth quarter, Washington faced a critical 4th-and-1 from the 43-yard line. Riggins broke a tackle and took the ball all the way for the go-ahead touchdown.

 
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Terry Bradshaw to John Stallworth, Super Bowl XIV

Terry Bradshaw to John Stallworth, Super Bowl XIV
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Terry Bradshaw made plenty of memorable Super Bowl plays but perhaps none bigger than his 73-yard completion to John Stallworth in Super Bowl XIV. Down 19-17, Bradshaw completed the 73-yard game-winner to Stallworth.

 
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Jackie Smith's drop, Super Bowl XIII

Jackie Smith's drop, Super Bowl XIII
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The Cowboys had a chance to tie Super Bowl XIII in the third quarter when tight end Jackie Smith was wide open in the end zone. However, he dropped Roger Staubach's pass. Pittsburgh ultimately won the game 35-31.

 
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Tom Landry carried off by gatecrasher, Super Bowl XII

Tom Landry carried off by gatecrasher, Super Bowl XII
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Famous Super Bowl gatecrasher Dion Rich helped carry off Dallas Cowboys head coach Tom Landry in Super Bowl XII following a 27-10 win over the Broncos.

 
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John Madden carried off, Super Bowl XI

John Madden carried off, Super Bowl XI
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These days John Madden is best known for his announcing career and video game that bears his name, but his legend started as head coach of the Raiders. Madden was head coach of the Raiders in their first Super Bowl win and was memorably carried off the field by his players after beating the Vikings in Super Bowl XI.

 
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Lynn Swann's 53-yard gain, Super Bowl X

Lynn Swann's 53-yard gain, Super Bowl X
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Swann was the Super Bowl MVP, and his game will be remembered for a 53-yard leaping catch against the Cowboys.

 
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Dolphins finish undefeated, Super Bowl VII

Dolphins finish undefeated, Super Bowl VII
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Still the only team in the Super Bowl era to finish undefeated, the 1972 Dolphins beat Washington 14-7 in Super Bowl VI to go 17-0. 

 
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Yepremian's bad attempt, Super Bowl VII

Yepremian's bad attempt, Super Bowl VII
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One of the most famous bloopers in history was created by Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian in Super Bowl VII. Following a botched field goal, Yepremian attempted to throw the ball. The ball slipped out of his hand, and Washington returned it for a touchdown.

 
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Jim O'Brien kicks the game-winner, Super Bowl V

Jim O'Brien kicks the game-winner, Super Bowl V
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Placekicker Jim O'Brien had the first game-winning field goal in Super Bowl history, putting the Baltimore Colts over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.

 
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John Mackey's fortunate reception, Super Bowl V

John Mackey's fortunate reception, Super Bowl V
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Colts tight end John Mackey had a 75-yard receiving score in the second quarter of Super Bowl V. He caught Johnny Unitas' pass off two bounces at midfield and made the key score in the Colts' eventual 16-13 win.

 
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65 toss power trap, Super Bowl IV

65 toss power trap, Super Bowl IV
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An infamous sound bite in Super Bowl history was created by Chiefs head coach Hank Stram, calling the 65 toss power trap that led to a five-yard touchdown run by Mike Garrett.

 
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Joe Namath makes good on his guarantee, Super Bowl III

Joe Namath makes good on his guarantee, Super Bowl III
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Few people gave the AFC's Jets any chance in Super Bowl III against the heavily favored Baltimore Colts, but Jets quarterback Joe Namath believed otherwise. The Jets completed an improbable 16-7 win as the camera focused on Broadway Joe.

 
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Vince Lombardi goes out a winner, Super Bowl II

Vince Lombardi goes out a winner, Super Bowl II
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After winning their second consecutive Super Bowl, Packers players carried legendary head coach Vince Lombardi off the field in what would be his final game.

 
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Max McGee scores the first touchdown, Super Bowl I

Max McGee scores the first touchdown, Super Bowl I
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Packers backup wide receiver Max McGee subbed in for the Packers and scored the Super Bowl's first-ever touchdown in an eventual win for Green Bay over Kansas City. As the legend goes, he was hungover from the night before thinking that he wouldn't get into the game.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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