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Behind the scenes: History of the Super Bowl in pictures

Behind the scenes: History of the Super Bowl in pictures

Take a walk down memory lane with us, and look back at the Super Bowls in this photo gallery. 

 
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Super Bowl LIII: Atlanta

Super Bowl LIII: Atlanta
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Brandon King of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Feb. 03, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia.

 
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Super Bowl LII: Minneapolis

Super Bowl LII: Minneapolis
Michael Zagaris/Getty Images

Nick Foles of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a 1-yard touchdown pass during the game against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

 
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Super Bowl LI: Houston

Super Bowl LI: Houston
Eric Seals/USA Today Images

Atlanta Falcons fans react after their team blew a 28-3 lead, eventually losing, 34-28, in overtime to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.

 
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Super Bowl 50: Santa Clara

Super Bowl 50: Santa Clara
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Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy following Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, California.

 
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Super Bowl XLIX: Glendale

Super Bowl XLIX: Glendale
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Malcolm Butler of the New England Patriots intercepts the pass at the goal line late in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX, Feb. 1, 2015, at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots won the game, 28-24.

 
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Super Bowl XLVIII: East Rutherford

Super Bowl XLVIII: East Rutherford
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Seattle Seahawks fans during Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos, 43-8.

 
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Super Bowl XLVII: New Orleans

Super Bowl XLVII: New Orleans
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers looks up during a power outage that occurred in the third quarter that caused a 34-minute delay during Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans.

 
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Super Bowl XLVI: Indianapolis

Super Bowl XLVI: Indianapolis
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Chase Blackburn of the New York Giants holds up a paper after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 
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Super Bowl XLV: Arlington

Super Bowl XLV: Arlington
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Dancers for the Black Eyed Peas perform for the halftime show during the Pittsburgh Steelers game vs. the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

 
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Super Bowl XLIV: Miami

Super Bowl XLIV: Miami
Win McNamee/Getty Images

Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with his son Baylen, and his wife, Brittany, looks on after defeating the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV on Feb. 7, 2010, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

 
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Super Bowl XLIII: Tampa

Super Bowl XLIII: Tampa
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Santonio Holmes of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Steelers won the game by a score of 27-23.

 
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Super Bowl XLII: Glendale

Super Bowl XLII: Glendale
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New York Giants receiver David Tyree holds onto the ball against his helmet as he is brought down by the New England Patriots' Rodney Harrison in a 17-14 Giants victory in Super Bowl XLII at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008.

 
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Super Bowl XLI: Miami

Super Bowl XLI: Miami
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Prince performs during the "Pepsi Halftime Show" at Super Bowl XLI between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears on Feb. 4, 2007, at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

 
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Super Bowl XL: Detroit

Super Bowl XL: Detroit
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A general view of the interior of Ford Field before Super Bowl XL between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit.

 
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Super Bowl XXXIX: Jacksonville

Super Bowl XXXIX: Jacksonville
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Former presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on the field prior to Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on Feb. 6, 2005.

 
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Super Bowl XXXVIII: Houston

Super Bowl XXXVIII: Houston
Frank Micelotta/Getty Images

Singers Janet Jackson and surprise guest Justin Timberlake perform during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVIII between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on Feb. 1, 2004, in Houston, Texas. At the end of the performance, Timberlake tore away a piece of Jackson's outfit, causing a "wardrobe malfunction" controversy that overshadowed the game itself. 

 
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Super Bowl XXXVII: San Diego

Super Bowl XXXVII: San Diego
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A fan of  the Oakland Raiders cheers before the Super Bowl XXXVII against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Qualcomm Stadium on Jan. 26, 2003, in San Diego, California. The Buccaneers won, 48-21.

 
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Super Bowl XXXVI: New Orleans

Super Bowl XXXVI: New Orleans
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Patriots Larry Izzo celebrates, as New England wins the Super Bowl on Adam Vinatieri's field goal as time expired. 

 
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Super Bowl XXXV: Tampa

Super Bowl XXXV: Tampa
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Atmosphere during Super Bowl XXXV halftime show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

 
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Super Bowl XXXIV: Atlanta

Super Bowl XXXIV: Atlanta
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St. Louis Rams Mike Jones tackled Tennessee Titans Kevin Dyson on the Rams' 1-yard line to clinch victory on the last play of Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta.

 
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Super Bowl XXXIII: Miami

Super Bowl XXXIII: Miami
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A general view of the stadium at sunset before the Super Bowl XXXIII Game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Denver Broncos at the Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Broncos defeated the Falcons, 34-19.

 
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Super Bowl XXXII: San Diego

Super Bowl XXXII: San Diego
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Lia Ramsey of Los Angeles pretends to be surfing during rehearsal for the Super Bowl XXXII pregame show in San Diego, California.

 
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Super Bowl XXXI: New Orleans

Super Bowl XXXI: New Orleans
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Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers is surrounded by reporters  during Media Day at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.

 
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Super Bowl XXX: Tempe

Super Bowl XXX: Tempe
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Diana Ross performs at the halftime show during Super Bowl XXX between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cowboys won, 27-17.

 
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Super Bowl XXIX: Miami

Super Bowl XXIX: Miami
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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deion Sanders answers questions from the press during Media Day at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami. Sanders attracted one of the largest crowds of press during the event.

 
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Super Bowl XXVIII: Atlanta

Super Bowl XXVIII: Atlanta
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Second- and third-string members of the Dallas Cowboys relax inside the Georgia Dome while their teammates are interviewed, Jan. 25 1994, during Media Day. 

 
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Super Bowl XXVII: Pasadena

Super Bowl XXVII: Pasadena
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin celebrates after a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on Jan. 31, 1993, in Super Bowl XXVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

 
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Super Bowl XXVI: Minneapolis

Super Bowl XXVI: Minneapolis
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Wide receiver James Lofton of the Buffalo Bills catches a pass despite taking a hit from safety Brad Edwards of the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXVI at the Metrodome on Jan. 26, 1992, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Redskins defeated the Bills, 37-24.

 
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Super Bowl XXV: Tampa

Super Bowl XXV: Tampa
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Whitney Houston sings the national anthem before Super Bowl XXV between the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills at Tampa Stadium on Jan. 27, 1991, in Florida. The Giants defeated the Bills, 20-19.

 
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Super Bowl XXIV: New Orleans

Super Bowl XXIV: New Orleans
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Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after the 49ers score against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXIV on Jan. 22, 1990, at the Super Dome in New Orleans. The Niners won the Super Bowl, 55-10.

 
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Super Bowl XXIII: Miami

Super Bowl XXIII: Miami
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The San Francisco 49ers players are introduced prior to taking on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII at Joe Robbie Stadium on Jan. 22, 1989, in Miami, Florida. The 49ers defeated the Bengals, 20-16.

 
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Super Bowl XXII: San Diego

Super Bowl XXII: San Diego
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The scoreboard displays the second quarter assault by the Washington Redskins against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII at the Jack Murphy Stadium on Jan. 31, 1988, in San Diego, California.

 
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Super Bowl XXI: Pasadena

Super Bowl XXI: Pasadena
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Linebacker Harry Carson of the New York Giants splashes a bucket of Gatorade over head coach Bill Parcells after defeating the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI on Jan. 25, 1987, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Giants won, 39-20.

 
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Super Bowl XX: New Orleans

Super Bowl XX: New Orleans
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Jim McMahon of the Chicago Bears talks to the media during Super Bowl XX Media Day in January 1986 in New Orleans.

 
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Super Bowl XIX: Stanford

Super Bowl XIX: Stanford
Focus On Sport/Getty Images

The pregame show is seen prior to Super Bowl XIX between the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 20, 1985, at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, California. The 49ers won the Super Bowl, 38-16.

 
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Super Bowl XVIII: Tampa

Super Bowl XVIII: Tampa
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Defensive back Lester Hayes of the Los Angeles Raiders on the sideline covered with stickum during Super Bowl XVIII against the Washington Redskins on Jan. 22, 1984, at Tampa Stadium in Florida. The Raiders won the Super Bowl, 38-9.

 
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Super Bowl XVII: Pasadena

Super Bowl XVII: Pasadena
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General view of the halftime show during Super Bowl XVII between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 30, 1983, in Pasadena, California.

 
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Super Bowl XVI: Pontiac

Super Bowl XVI: Pontiac
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Earl Cooper of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl XVI on Jan. 24, 1982, at the Silver Dome in Pontiac, Michigan. The Niners won the Super Bowl, 26 -20.

 
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Super Bowl XV: New Orleans

Super Bowl XV: New Orleans
Michael Zagaris/Getty Images

Members of the Super Bowl XV officiating crew pose for a photo prior to the game between the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles at the Louisiana Superdome on Jan. 25, 1981, in New Orleans. The Raiders defeated the Eagles, 27-10.

 
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Super Bowl XIV: Pasadena

Super Bowl XIV: Pasadena
Robert Riger/Getty Images

Quarterback Terry Bradshaw of the Pittsburgh Steelers along with other teammates celebrate after scoring a touchdown during Super Bowl XIV against the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 20, 1980, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

 
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Super Bowl XIII: Miami

Super Bowl XIII: Miami
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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jackie Smith, after dropping a sure touchdown pass in the end zone during Super Bowl XIII. The Pittsburgh Steelers won, 35-31.

 
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Super Bowl XII: New Orleans

Super Bowl XII: New Orleans
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Denver Broncos quarterback Norris Weese is tackled by a Dallas Cowboys player as players react during Super Bowl XII at the Superdome on Jan. 15, 1978 in New Orleans. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos, 27-10.

 
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Super Bowl XI: Pasadena

Super Bowl XI: Pasadena
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Head coach John Madden of the Oakland Raiders gets carried off the field by his players Ted Hendricks (No. 83) and John Matuszak (No. 72) after they defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI on Jan. 9, 1977, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Raiders won the Super Bowl, 32-14.

 
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Super Bowl X: Miami

Super Bowl X: Miami
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Head coach Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys stands with his team prior to the start of Super Bowl X against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Orange Bowl, Jan. 18, 1976, in Miami, Florida. The Steelers won the Super Bowl, 21-17.

 
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Super Bowl IX: New Orleans

Super Bowl IX: New Orleans
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The Minnesota Vikings defense lined up against the Pittsburgh Steelers offense during Super Bowl IX on Jan. 12, 1975, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. The Steelers won the Super Bowl, 16-6.

 
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Super Bowl VIII: Houston

Super Bowl VIII: Houston
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Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula waits to lead his team into action against the Minnesota Vikings for Super Bowl VIII at Rice stadium on Jan. 13, 1974, in Houston.

 
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Super Bowl VII: Los Angeles

Super Bowl VII: Los Angeles
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Owner of the Miami Dolphins Joe Robbie (C) watching the action from the sidelines on Jan. 14, 1973, during Super Bowl VII between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Dolphins won the Super Bowl, 14-7. Robbie was the owner of the Dolphins from 1966 until his death on Jan. 7, 1990.

 
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Super Bowl VI: New Orleans

Super Bowl VI: New Orleans
Focus On Sport

Al Hirt and his band play during halftime of Super Bowl VI, featuring the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans on Jan. 16, 1972.

 
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Super Bowl V: Miami

Super Bowl V: Miami
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The Dallas Cowboys defensive huddle during Super Bowl V against the Baltimore Colts on Jan. 17, 1971, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The Colts beat the Cowboys, 16-13, to win the professional football World Championship.

 
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Super Bowl IV: New Orleans

Super Bowl IV: New Orleans
Focus On Sport

Joe Kapp (No. 11) of the Minnesota Vikings drops back to pass under pressure from Aaron Brown (No. 87) of the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl IV on Jan. 11, 1970, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. The Chiefs won the Super Bowl, 23-7.

 
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Super Bowl III: Miami

Super Bowl III: Miami
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Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas, No. 19, looks for a receiver as the New York Jets close in for a tackle during Super Bowl III at the Orange Bowl on Jan. 12, 1969, in Miami, Florida. The Jets defeated the Colts, 16-7.

 
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Super Bowl II: Miami

Super Bowl II: Miami
Bettmann

Although there's still more than a full period to play, the scoreboard and the face of Oakland Raiders head coach John Rauch indicate the final outcome in the second annual Super Bowl. The Raiders were backed up in their own end of the field, making no progress, and they trailed by 16 points when this picture was taken. They lost the game by 19 points, 33-14, to the Green Bay Packers.

 
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Super Bowl I: Los Angeles

Super Bowl I: Los Angeles
Diamond Images

The members of the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs walk off the field at the conclusion of Super Bowl I on Jan. 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Packers beat the Chiefs, 35-10, to win the professional football World Championship.

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