Behind the scenes: History of the Super Bowl in pictures

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.