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Date Played: January 15, 1967

Teams: Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Winner: PACKERS

Final Score: 35-10

Location: Los Angeles, California

About Los Angeles, California: The city of L.A. and the Los

Angeles Memorial Coliseum would host the "AFL-NFL World

Championship" this year which would later become know as Super

Bowl 1. Thousands of fans would travel to the city and millions

would watch from around the world as the rival leagues AFL and

NFL would show case the champion of each league playing against

each other for the undisputed championship of the world. This

year the Green Bay Packers would be taking on the Kansas City

Chiefs in Super Bowl I.

Ticket Sales / Attendance: A total of 61946 people were in

attendance at the game and it was not a sell-out as the game

was televised by two networks NBC and CBS. The CBS broadcast

team featured Ray Scott, Jack Whitaker and Frank Gifford, while

the NBC team was composed of Curt Gowdy and Paul Christman.


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The ratings would be close during the game as NBC had 18.5 and

CBS 22.6.

Team Pre-Season Stats: The Green Bay Packers were defendingNFL Football Champions and wanted to prove this season that

they were the best in the world. In this season's new format the

NFL champ would play the champ of the AFL in a game where

the winner was declared World Champion. Head coach Vince

Lombardi along with starting quarterback Bart Starr would make

sure that the Packers were number one contender for thechampionship. With a team still in tact from last season they

were ready to begin the season and prove they were the best.

The Kansas City Chiefs were the champions of the upstart AFL

and they wanted to prove this season that they were actually

the best in the world. Head coach Hank Stram would have

quarterback Len Dawson leading his team and the defence

featuring 7 Pro Bowlers would also play a key role in a successful

upcoming season.

Team Roster:Key players on the Packers roster included QB Bart

Starr, DL Willie Davis, DL Henry Jordan, LB Dave Robinson, OL

Bill Curry, RB Jim Taylor, and TE Marv Fleming.

The notable players for the Chiefs included QB Len Dawson, TE

Fred Arbanas, LB Bobby Bell, WR Frank Jackson, DL Jerry Mays,

DB Johnny Robinson, and OL Jim Tyrer.


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Game Highlights:The Green Bay Packers took an early lead as

quarterback Bart Starr completed a touchdown pass to WR Max

McGee to give the packers an early 7-0 lead. McGee had entered

the game after starting WR Boyd Dowler was injured earlier in

the contest. The Chiefs responded in the 2nd quarter with a

touchdown from Curtis McClinton and a field goal late in the

second quarter. The Packers added another touchdown in the

quarter to take a 14-10 lead into the half.

In the second half the Packers dominated the play as they scored21 points off of 2 touchdowns by Pitts and another by McGee.

McGee ended up being one of the stars of the game catching 4

passes for a total of 91 yards and helped the Packers win the

first ever Superbowl championship and proved that the NFL was

a dominant league.

Game MVP:The Most Valuable Player of the 1st Super Bowl was

Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr. He led Green Bay in

their 35-10 victory over Kansas City completing 16 of 23 passes

for 250 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Half Time Show:The halftime show for this year's game featured

the marching bands of the University of Arizona and theUniversity of Michigan.

Commercials:The average cost for a 30 second commercial during

the 1st Superbowl was $42000. This was a large television event


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where companies could take advantage of advertising to a large

group of consumers who would tune in to watch the biggest

game in football.


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Teams: Green Bay Packers vs. Oakland Raiders

Winner: PACKERS

Final Score: 33-14

Location: Miami, Florida

About Miami, Florida: With great weather and sunshine year

round, what better place to host the biggest football game in

the world then Miami, Florida. The Orange Bowl which was the

home of their Miami Dolphins and hosted many college games

would now host the AFL-NFL Football Championship, also known

as Super Bowl 2. Millions of fans from around the world would

tune in to watch the NFL Green Bay Packers take on the AFL

Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl II.

Ticket Sales / Attendance:A total of 75546 people were in

attendance at the game in and millions more excited football fans

tuned in from their homes or other football parties around the

world while tuning into CBS. Ray Scott, Jack Kemp, and Pat

Summerall would call the game and the ratings for the game on

this network were 36.8.


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Team Pre-Season Stats: The Green Bay Packers came into the

season as defending Super Bowl Champions and were once again

looking to prove their dominance and that of their league, the

NFL. Head coach Vince Lombardi would once again count on MVP

quarterback Bart Starr to lead the team and the Packers were

ready to make another playoff run amid rumours of players and

coaches leaving at the end of the season.

The Oakland Raiders were coming into the season after never

making the playoffs and had a lot to prove in the AFL. Headcoach John Rauch would count on newly acquired quarterback

Daryle Lamonica from Buffalo to lead his Raiders to their first

playoff appearance in franchise history. They would also need a

solid season from their defence if they wanted to compete

against the other teams in the AFL.

Team Roster:Key players on the Packers roster included QB Bart

Starr, DL Willie Davis, WR Boyd Dowler, DB Bob Jeter, OL

Jerry Kramer, RB Ben Wilson, and WR Carroll Dale.

The notable players for the Raiders included QB Daryle Lamonica,

WR Fred Biletnikoff, DB Willie Brown, LB Dan Conners, DL Ben

Davidson, RB Hewritt Dixon, and DL Tom Keating.

Game Highlights:The Green Bay Packers got out to an early lead

in the game as Don Chandler kicked 2 field goals and Bart Starr

completed a 62 yard touchdown pass to Boyd Dowler to take a


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13-0 lead over the Raiders. The Raiders responded with a

touchdown in the 2nd quarter from Lamonica to Miller, but

Green Bay answered before the half with another field goal from

Don Chandler.

The second half was all Packers once again as they scored 17

more points while Oakland could only managed 1 touchdown. The

Packers would win their second straight Super Bowl showing the

dominance of the NFL over the AFL and it would also be the

last game for legendary head coach Vince Lombardi who retiredafter this game.

Game MVP:The Most Valuable Player of the 2nd Super Bowl was

Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr. Starr went 13 of 24

passing for 202 yards including a 62 yard touchdown pass which

helped the Packers win the second consecutive Superbowl

championship and his second consecutive MVP award.


a performance by the Grambling State University Band.


the 2nd Superbowl was $54000 and this was an increase of

$12000 from the first Super Bowl a year ago. Companies were

now beginning to see the large market they could reach via TV

during this sporting event.


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Teams: New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts

Winner: JETS

Final Score: 16-7


The Orange Bowl in downtown Miami

would play host to one of the biggest games in football history,Super Bowl III. This game would feature a battle between the

NFL's greatest team the Baltimore Colts and the upstart New

York Jets from the AFL in a game where the Colts were 20

point favorites to win. The warm weather of Miami would be

ideal to host Super Bowl 3 as thousands of visitors from around

the world would travel there to see game.

A total of 75389 people were in

attendance at the game in and millions more excited football fans

tuned in from their homes or other football parties around the

world while tuning into NBC. Curt Gowdy, Al DeRogatis, and

Kyle Rote would call the game and the ratings for the game on

this network were 36.0.

New York Jets head coach Weeb Ewbank

entered the 1968-69 season with his team trying to make the

post season for the time in franchise history. His starting

quarterback Joe Namath had more experience under his belt and

hoped to guide the offence and the Jets team to a playoff birth


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this season. They would have to contend with the always strong

Oakland Raiders if they wished to make a playoff and

championship run this season.

The Baltimore Colts came into the season as one of the greatest

teams in NFL history led by head coach Don Shula and 10 time

Pro Bowler Johnny Unitas leading the team at quarterback. The

Colts were favorites to win both the NFL and Super Bowl

championship between the AFL and NFL leagues.

Key players on the Jets roster included QB Joe

Namath, RB Emerson Boozer, DL John Elliot, OL Dave Herman,

WR Don Maynard, LB Al Atkinson, and OL Winston Hill.

The notable players for the Colts included QB Earl Morrall, QB

Johnny Unitas, RB Tom Matte, WR Jimmy Orr, TE John

Mackey, DB Bobby Boyd, LB Mike Curtis, OL Bob Vogel, and DB

Rich Volk.

Earlier in the week Jets quarterback Joe

Namath had guaranteed victory for his team over the Baltimore

Colts in championship game. This was the first time that the

championship between AFL and NFL would be called the Super

Bowl. The Jets opened the scoring in the 2nd quarter as RB

Matt Snell ran for a 4 yard touchdown to give the Jets a 7-0

lead at the half.

The Jets continued to roll as Jim Turner kicked 3 field goals inthe second half to take a 16-0 lead over the favored Colts. The

older and more confident Colts could only score one touchdown

late in the 4th quarter as they were shocked by the less

experienced Jets from the American Football League. The Jets


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defense also played a key role in their victory as they intercepted

Baltimore passes in the end zone to prevent any Baltimore

comeback. Jets QB Namath ran off the field after the game

waiving his index finger leaving no doubt which team was numberone that season.

The Most Valuable Player of the 3rd Super Bowl

was New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath. Namath completed

17 of 28 passes for 206 yards and directed an offence that

totaled 337 total offensive yards. His leadership and

determination helped to lead the Jets to the victory that he

"guaranteed" earlier in the week.

The halftime show for this year's game was

entitled "America Thanks" and featured a performance by Florida

A&M University.

The average cost for a 30 second commercial during

the 3rd Super bowl was $55000. This was an increase of

$12000 from when the Super Bowl began two years before and

companies became more interested in advertising to a large

market which tuned in to watch the game.


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Teams: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Minnesota Vikings

Winner: CHIEFS

Final Score: 23-7

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

The city of New Orleans would

host Super Bowl 4 in the home of the Sugar Bowl, Tulane

Stadium. Residents were busy getting the home of Mardi Gras

ready as millions of fans from around the world would watch as

the Kansas City Chiefs who were 13 point favourites would take

on the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV.

A record crowd of 80562 people

were in attendance at the game in and it is estimated that

another 44.2 million more excited football fans tuned in from

their homes or other football parties around the world while

tuning into CBS. Jack Buck, Frank Gifford and Pat Summerall

would call the game and the ratings for the game on this

network were 39.4.

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the

1969-70 season after a disappointing loss to the Oakland Raiders


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in last years AFC Divisional Playoff. Head coach Hank Stram was

looking to guide his team back to the Super Bowl for the first

time since 1966 and this time were looking for a win. With

quarterback Len Dawson as the team leader they would also need

a strong effort from the whole team to make a serious run.

The Minnesota Vikings were also looking to rebound after losing

the NFL 3rd Place Game to the Dallas Cowboys last season.

Head coach bud Grant would need a great season from QB Joe

Kapp and the offence in order to make a playoff run this season.The defense which was led by a strong defensive line including

Gary Larsen, Jim Marshall, and Alan Page would also need to

have Pro Bowl seasons to help the Vikings get to the Super

Bowl.

Team Roster: Key players on the Chiefs roster included QB Len

Dawson, LB Bobby Bell, OL Ed Budde, RB Robert Holmes, QB

Mike Livingston, RB Mike Garrett, WR Otis Taylor and DL Jerry

Mays.

The notable players for the Vikings included WR Gene

Washington, DL Carl Eller, QB Joe Kapp, DB Bobby Bryant, OL

Ron Yary, OL Ed White, RB Dave Osborn, and TE John Beasley.

The Kansas City Chiefs dominated the game on

both sides of the ball on route to their first Superbowl

championship. The Chiefs scored three field goals in just over 20


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minutes of the first half as quarterback Len Dawson guided them

down field play after play. Their defence also stepped up as they

recovered a fumbled punt to take a 16-0 lead entering halftime.

In the third quarter the Vikings tried to respond as Dave Osborn

ran for a touchdown completing a 10 play 64 yard drive to cut

the lead to 16-7. However, only 3 minutes later the Chiefs

responded with a touchdown of their own and their defence did

not allow another Vikings score as they went on to a 23-7

victory and Super bowl championship.

The Most Valuable Player of the 4th Super Bowl

was Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Len Dawson. He completed

12 of 17 passes for 142 yards, but his determined drives and

leadership helped the Chiefs to an upset win. His 46 yard

touchdown pass to Otis Taylor in the 4th quarter was a game

clincher as it helped the Chiefs win the last championship game

played before the merger of the AFL and NFL.

Half Time Show: The halftime show for this year's game had an

appropriate them of "Mardi Gras" as it was in New Orleans and

the featured entertainer was Carol Channing.


the 4th Superbowl was $78000. This was a large increase in the

cost as it increased $23000 over the previous year as many


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companies saw the advantage of reaching a larger market during

this game.


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Teams: Baltimore Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys

Winner: COLTS

Final Score: 16-13


About Miami, Florida: Residents of Miami were excited to host

Super Bowl 5 in their Orange Bowl which was normally famous

for hosting college football and their Miami Dolphins. The city

had spent months getting ready to host the event as thousands

of visitors would come to downtown Miami to watch the

Baltimore Colts take on the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V.

Ticket Sales / Attendance: There were 79204 people in

attendance at the game in and it is estimated that another

45.9 million more excited football fans tuned in from their

homes or other football parties around the world while tuning

into NBC. Curt Gowdy and Kyle Rote would call the game and

the ratings for the game on this network were 39.9.

Team Pre-Season Stats: After a disappointing previous season

where they failed to make the playoffs, the Baltimore Colts

looked to new head coach Don McCafferty to lead the team back


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to the Superbowl where they were only 2 years ago. He would

count on 10 time Pro Bowl quarterback and future Hall of Famer

Johnny Unitas to lead the Colts offence and help them to make

it back to the championship.

The Dallas Cowboys were hoping to get back to the championship

game for the first time since 1967 and they would once again be

led by head coach Tom Landry. A strong defence would be the

key for the Cowboys if they wanted to win their first

championship.

Team Roster:Key players on the Colts roster included QB Johnny

Unitas, LB Mike Curtis, DB Jerry Logan, DL Bubba Smith, LB

Tom Goode, DL Fred Miller, and WR Roy Jeffereson.

The notable players for the Cowboys included QB Craig Morton,

DB Cornell Green, LB Chuck Howley, DL Bob Lilly, OL John

Niland, DB Mel Renfro, RB Duane Thomas, and WR Bob Hayes.

Game Highlights:The championship game was played for the first

time in history on artificial turf and it was the first year that

the Super Bowl was played in a merged National Football League.

Dallas opened the scoring in the game on 2 field goals by kicker

Mike Clark to take 6-0 lead. The Colts responded as Unitas

threw a 75 yard pass to TE John Mackey to tie the game at 6.

Earl Morrall replaced an injured Johnny Unitas late in the first


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half, but Dallas took a 13-6 lead on a Duane Thomas touchdown

entering the half.

The Dallas lead could not hold up as at the interceptions byBaltimore's Rick Volk and Mike Curtis set up a touchdown and

game winning kick by Jim O'Brien's with 5 seconds remaining in

the 4th quarter. This was enough to give the Colts a 16-14

victory and a championship victory.

Game MVP:The Most Valuable Player of the 5th Super Bowl was

Dallas linebacker Chuck Howley as he became the first defensive

player named as MVP. However, the award was bitter sweet as

he also became the first player from the losing team named

MVP. He intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble to win

the award, but this MVP was not center stage as his team lost

to the Colts.


the Florida A&M Band. Florida A&M is out of Tallahassee and it

has divisions of arts and sciences, education, engineering,

agriculture, nursing, pharmacy, architecture, business, journalism,

and graduate studies.


the 5th Superbowl was $72000. The game was increasing in

popularity every year and therefore becoming a great place for


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companies to market their products to consumers watching on

TV.


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Teams: vs. Miami Dolphins

Winner:

Final Score: 24-3


About New Orleans, Louisiana: Residents of New Orleans were

busy preparing Tulane Stadium, home of the Sugar Bowl, to host

the biggest football game of them all Super Bowl 6. Thousands

of visitors would be coming to their city and millions of fans

around the world would tune in to their TV's to watch the

Dallas Cowboys take on the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI.

There were 81023 people in




into CBS. Ray Scott and Pat Summerall would call the game and


Team Pre-Season Stats: Second year Miami head coach Don Shula

hoped to continue his team's success from last season after

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However, this year they were looking to go further than an AFC

Divisional Playoff game and quarterback Bob Griese needed to

have a great season in order for Miami to have more success.

The The Dallas Cowboys were coming into the season looking to

avenge a loss at the hands of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl

5. Tom Landry would be back in his 12th season as their head

coach and he would count on quarterbacks Roger Staubach and

Craig Morton to lead the team to a championship.

Team Roster:Key players on the Dolphins roster included QB Bob

Griese, DB Dick Anderson, OL Jim Langer, OL Larry Little, OL

Wayne Moore, DB Jake Scott, RB Larry Csonka, and WR Howard

Twilley.

The notable players for the Cowboys included QB Roger Staubach,

DB Cornell Green, LB Chuck Howley, DL Bob Lilly, OL JohnNiland, DB Mel Renfro, and RB Duane Thomas.

The Cowboys played a great game on both sides

of the ball as both the defence and offence played outstanding.

The offence rushed for a Superbowl record 252 yards while their

defense only allowed 185 total yards to Miami and they didn't

allow the Dolphins to score a touchdown. This was the first time

in Super bowl history that a team failed to score a touchdown.

Miami RB Larry Csonka fumbled for the first time this season

allowing Dallas to take advantage and an early 3-0 lead. They


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increased this lead by 10 as Staubach threw for a touchdown and

led at halftime 10-3. Dallas continued their dominance in the

2nd half as Duane Thomas led a 71-yard drive down the field

ending in another score and a 17-3 lead. Roger Staubach threw

for another touchdown in the 4th quarter as he passed 7 yards

to Mike Ditka for the final touchdown of the game. Dallas won

with a final score of 24-3 and their first Superbowl

championship.

The Most Valuable Player of the 6th Super Bowlwas Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach. He completed 12

of 19 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns leading the

Cowboys to their first Superbowl victory.

The halftime show was presented by Jimmy

Skinner and entitled "A Salute to Louis Armstrong" and it

featured performances by Ella Fitzgerald, Carol Channing, Al Hirt

and U.S. Marine Corps Drill Team.


the 6th Superbowl was $86000. Advertising costs continued to

increase each year as companies saw the opportunity to promote

their product to millions of viewers who tuned in to watch thegame.


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Teams: Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Redskins

Winner: DOLPHINS

Final Score: 14-7

Location: Los Angeles, California

The Los Angeles Memorial

Coliseum was the site of the first NFL-AFL in 1967 and now

this year it would host the latest championship event, Super

Bowl 7. Residents of Los Angeles were preparing to host

thousands of visitors to their city along with millions watching at

home on TV as the Miami Dolphins would play the Washington

Redskins in Super Bowl VII.





into NBC. Curt Gowdy and Al DeRogatis would call the game and


After a crushing defeat to the Dallas

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forward to the 1972-73 NFL season. In his third season as head

coach, Don Shula would be counting on strong seasons from both

his offence and defense if the Dolphins were to make it back to

the Super bowl this season.

The Washington Redskins were hoping for more success this year

in the post season after losing in the NFC divisional playoff to

the 49ers the previous season. Head coach George Allen was in

his 2nd season as Redskins head coach and he would need a big

season from starting quarterback Billy Kilmer if they wanted togo further this year.

Key players on the Dolphins roster included QB

Earl Morrall, DB Dick Anderson, OL Jim Langer, OL Larry Little,

OL Wayne Moore, DB Jake Scott, RB Larry Csonka, and WR

Paul Warfield.

The notable players for the Redskins included QB Billy Kilmer, RB

Larry Brown, OL Len Hauss, WR Charles Taylor, DL Verlon Biggs,

DB Pat Fischer, OL Walt Rock, and DB Rosey Taylor.

The Miami defence played a spectacularly in the

first half of the game and they allowed the Redskins to make it

past the 50 yard line only one time and this enabled their

offence to capitalize on great field position. Miami opened the

scoring as QB Bob Griese threw an 18 yard pass to Howard Tilley

to take a 7-0 lead. Later in the half the Miami defence stepped


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up again intercepting a Washington pass and then the offence

marched down field and Jim Kiick scored on a 1 yard touchdown

run.

These two touchdowns would be all that the Dolphins needed to

clinch their first Super Bowl victory. The Redskins only

touchdown came with 2:07 remaining in the contest as Mike

Bass intercepted a pass and ran 49 yards for the score. This was

too little too late as the Miami defence dominated the game

allowing the Dolphins to win after scoring only two touchdownswith a final score of 14-7.


was Miami Dolphins Safety Jake Scott. Scott became only the

second defensive player to win a Superbowl MVP award as he had

two interceptions in the game including a crucial one in the end

zone in the 4th quarter. This interception and a 55 yard return

help to solidify a Dolphins victory.

The halftime show was presented by Tommy

Walker and entitled "Happiness is" featuring the University of

Michigan Band and Woody Herman.


the 7th Superbowl was $88000. The cost of TV commercials

during the game were much higher than other programs as


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advertisers saw that this event was a great showcase of their

products due to the large viewing audience.


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Teams: Miami Dolphins vs. Minnesota Vikings

Winner: DOLPHINS

Final Score: 24-7

Location: Houston, Texas

About Houston, Texas: Rice Stadium in Houston was built

specifically for Rice University College Football, but this year

would be hosting a much bigger game, Super Bowl 8. Football

fans of Houston, Texas were busy preparing to host the big game

as thousands of people would be coming to their city to see the

Miami Dolphins take on the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII.


attendance at the game in and it is estimated that another 51.7

million more excited football fans tuned in from their homes or

other football parties around the world while tuning into CBS.

Ray Scott, Pat Summerall, and Bart Starr would call the game

and the ratings for the game on this network were 41.6.

Team Pre-Season Stats: Don Shula was back as the head coach

for the Miami Dolphins once again and they were hoping to win

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would be leading the Dolphins offence this season and they were

odds on favorites to repeat last year's performance.

After missing the playoffs the previous season Minnesota headcoach Bud Grant was hoping that his team could make a serious

playoff run this season. QB Fran Tarkenton would need to regain

his Pro Bowl form in order to lead the Vikings offence once again

and to lead them to the playoffs during the 1973-74 NFL

season.

Team Roster: Key players on the Dolphins roster included QB Bob

Griese, DB Nick Anderson, OL Jim Langer, OL Larry Little, OL

Wayne Moore, DB Jake Scott, RB Larry Csonka, and WR Paul

Warfield.

The notable players for the Vikings included QB Fran Tarkenton,

RB Chuck Foreman, WR John Gilliam, DL Carl Eller, DB PaulKrause, DL Alan Page, OL Ron Yary, and LB Jeff Siemon.

Game Highlights: The Miami Dolphins scored on their first two

possessions of the game to take an early 14-0 lead over the

Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter. Larry Csonka scored to

complete a 10 play 62 yard drive and Jim Kiick added the other

touchdown capping a 56 yard Miami drive. Midway through the

second quarter Miami added a field goal to take a commanding

17-0 lead into halftime. Minnesota came close to scoring before


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the half ended, but the Miami defence stepped up preventing a

score.

The Dolphins opened the scoring again in the second half as LarryCsonka ran for another touchdown to increase the Miami lead to

24-0 after 3 quarters. This was more than enough for the

Dolphins as the Vikings could only add 7 points in the 4th

quarter. Miami won their second straight Super Bowl title and

established themselves as an NFL dynasty.


was Miami running back Larry Csonka. He carried the ball 33

times for a record 145 yards and added two touchdowns. The

Dolphins running game featuring Csonka controlled most of the

game and Griese only needed to attempt a total of 7 passes on

route to a Miami victory.

The halftime show was presented by Jim

Skinner and the theme was "A Musical America" featuring a

performance by the University of Texas Band.


the 8th Superbowl was $103000. The Superbowl became a key

show for advertisements as it was one of the most watched

events in TV history.


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Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings

Winner: STEELERS

Final Score: 16-6


About New Orleans, Louisiana: Tulane Stadium in New Orleans

was the home of the New Orleans Saints and Tulane University

Football for years, but this year it would host is last game ever

and it would be Super Bowl IX. Residents of New Orleans were

busy preparing to host and watch a battle of the NFL's two

best defensive teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota

Vikings in Super Bowl 9 and this was sure to be a great battle.





into NBC. Curt Gowdy, Al DeRogatis, and Don Meredith would

call the game and the ratings for the game on this network were

42.4.


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Team Pre-Season Stats: The Pittsburgh Steelers came into the

1974-75 season after two consecutive years of disappointing

playoff losses and were looking to make a deeper run this season.

Head coach Chuck Noll would be back at the helm and the

Pittsburgh defence would once again help to lead the team to

success during the regular season and playoffs.

The Minnesota Vikings were looking forward to this season after

losing Super Bowl 8 to the Miami Dolphins and they were looking

for their first ever championship. The Vikings defence was alsoone of the strongest in the league and they would play a key

role in the Vikings season success.

Team Roster: Key players on the Steelers roster included QB

Terry Bradshaw, QB Joe Gilliam, RB Franco Harris, WR Lynn

Swann, WR John Stallworth, DB Mel Blount, DL Joe Greene and

LB Jack Ham and LB Andy Russell.


RB Chuck Foreman, WR Jim Lash, DL Carl Eller, DB Paul Krause,

DL Alan Page, OL Ron Yary, and LB Jeff Siemon.

This game would feature a battle between two

of the top defence's in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers defence

known as the "Steel Curtain" would challenge the Minnesota

Vikings "Purple People Eaters" defence in a game were 1 of these

teams would step up and earn the victory. The first half of the


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game was a defensive struggle as predicted as only 2 points were

scored off a Pittsburgh safety when Dwight White sacked QB

Fran Tarkenton in the end zone at 7:49 into the second

quarter.

The 2 half saw an increase in scoring, but the defences both

continued to play well. The Steelers defence though played

better though as they only allowed 119 total yards on offence

including a Super Bowl low 17 yards rushing. Touchdowns by

Franco Harris and Larry Brown in the 2nd half were more thanenough as the Steelers won their first championship with a score

of 16-6.


was Steelers Running Back Franco Harris. Harris rushed 34 times

for a record 158 yards breaking the mark which was set only a

year ago. His 9 yard run in the 3rd quarter gave the Steelers a

9-0 lead and more than enough to win their first ever title.

The halftime show was themed "Tribute to

Duke Ellington" and featured performers Mercer Ellington and the

Grambling State University Band.


the 9th Superbowl was $107000. The Superbowl became a key

show for advertisements as it was one of the most watched

events in TV history.


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Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys

Winner: STEELERS

Final Score: 21-17


About Miami, Florida: Residents of Miami Florida were busy

preparing to host another football game in their Orange Bowl,

but this time it would more than a normal game, it would be

Super Bowl X. This 10th NFL championship game would draw

thousands of visitors to the city and millions would watch from

home as the Pittsburgh Steelers would take on the Dallas

Cowboys in Super Bowl 10.





into CBS. Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshier would call the

game and the ratings for the game on this network were 42.3

as the highest number ever would tune in to watch a Super

Bowl.


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The Pittsburgh Steelers came into the

1975-76 season as defending champions and were looking to

repeat this season. With head coach Chuck Noll back for his

seventh season with the team he would once again have a strong

offence and defense making them favorites to win it all again.

The defense would be lead by 7 time Pro Bowler "Mean" Joe

Green again this season and Franco Harris would once again take

the load on offence.

The Dallas Cowboys were hoping to rebound this year aftermissing out on the post season in the previous year. Head coach

Tom Landry would be back again with the team and he would

count on quarterback Roger Staubach to lead the offence and

hopefully lead them in a playoff run this season.


Terry Bradshaw, RB Franco Harris, WR Lynn Swann, WR John

Stallworth, DB Mel Blount, DL Joe Greene and LB Jack Ham.


RB Robert Newhouse, WR Drew Pearson, TE Jean Fugett, DB

Cliff Harris, DL Ed Jones, DL Harvey Martin and OL Ralph

Neely.

The 1st quarter of the 10th Super Bowl was a

close one as both teams each opened the game with a

touchdown. The Cowboys opened the scoring with a touchdown


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pass from Staubach to Drew Pearson only 4:36 into the game.

The Steelers responded 5 minutes later with a touchdown of

their own as Bradshaw completed a 7 yard pass to Randy

Grossman. Dallas added a field goal early in the second quarter,

but the game would remain that score, 10-7, until the 4th

quarter.

Pittsburgh would score 14 straight points on the 4th quarter off

of 2 field goals, a safety and a touchdown pass from Bradshaw

to Lynn Swann. This touchdown pass to Swann was a 64 yardbomb thrown from Bradshaw was the winning score in the game

as the Steelers defence stepped up to end any hope of a Dallas

comeback. Glen Edwards picked off a Roger Staubach pass with

only a minute remaining to clinch the second straight Super Bowl

win for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they won 21-17.


was Steelers Wide Receiver Lynn Swann. Swann caught 4 passes

for a record 161 yards including a game winning 64 yard pass

from Bradshaw late in the 4th quarter. One of the Superbowl's

greatest plays was a 53 yard catch he made in the 2nd quarter

while juggling the pass and tumbling on the ground.

The halftime show was presented by and

featured Up With People and was entitled "200 years and Just

a Baby" which was a tribute to America's Bicentennial.


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the 10th Super bowl was $110000. This sporting event was the

most watched in TV history and many companies were beginning

to take advantage of advertising during this game.


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Teams: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Winner: RAIDERS

Final Score: 32-14

Location: Pasadena, California

About Pasadena, California: Residents of Southern California

were looking forward to hosting pro footballs biggest event,

Super Bowl XI. Thousands of fans would travel to the area to

watch the Oakland Raiders take on the Minnesota Vikings in the

Rose Bowl. Millions more fans would tine into NBC to watch this

game Super Bowl XI. January 9 in the Rose Bowl would be theearliest time in a year that the game was ever hosted.


attendance at the game in and it is estimated that another 62


other football parties around the world while tuning into NBC.

The ratings the game for the game on this network were 44.4

as the highest number ever would tune in to watch a Super

Bowl.


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After losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers

in last years AFC Championship and 3 straight AFC Championships

the Oakland Raiders and head coach John Madden were looking to

take their game to the next level. With 4 time Pro Bowl OL

Art Shell leading the defense the Raiders were one of the

favorites in the AFC.

The Minnesota Vikings were looking to make their 3rd Super

Bowl appearance in 4 years, but this time was looking for their

first Super Bowl win. The offence was led by 8 time Pro Bowlquarterback Fran Tarkenton and he was hoping to get that

elusive championship win for the Vikings.

Team Roster: Key players on the Raiders roster included QB Ken

Stabler, OL Art Shell, TE Dave Casper, WR Cliff Branch, OL

Gene Upshaw, DB Willie Brown, and LB Dave Hendricks.


DB Bobby Bryant, RB Chuck Foreman, DL Alan Page, LB Jeff

Siemon, OL Ed White, WR Sammy White, and OL Ron Yary.

Both teams spent the first quarter trying to

get a feel for the other and it was a tight defensive quarter

which ended with no score. Oakland opened up the scoring in the

2nd quarter adding 16 points on 3 straight possessions. Tight

End Dave Casper and Pete Banaszak both added touchdowns and


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Errol Mann added a field goal for a 16-0 Oakland lead entering

halftime.

Mann added another field goal in the 3rd quarter to increase thelead to 19, but QB Fran Tarkenton responded completing an 8

yard pass to receiver Sammy White capping a 12 play 58 yard

drive. This was as close as Minnesota would get as Oakland added

2 more touchdowns. Pete Banaszak added his second score of the

game and CB Willie Brown returned an interception 75 yards for

the touchdown. The Vikings added a last second touchdown inthe 4th quarter, but it was too late as the Raiders rolled to a

32-14 victory and their first Super Bowl Championship.


was Oakland WR Fred Biletnikoff. He only had 4 receptions for

79 yards, but 3 of his catches in the game set up short yardage

Oakland touchdowns.

The halftime show was presented by Walt

Disney and the theme was "It's a Small World" and featured the

Los Angeles Unified All-City Band and had crowd participation.


the 11th Superbowl was $125000. Companies continued to see

every increasing potential in advertising their products during this

game as it has the highest number audience of any major

sporting event.


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Teams: vs. Denver Broncos

Winner: COWBOYS

Final Score: 27-10


About New Orleans, Louisiana: Residents of New Orleans,

Louisiana were looking forward to hosting their first ever NFL

Championship game in the city as they would play host to Super

Bowl 12 in the Superdome. Thousands of visitors from around

the world would travel to the home of Mardi Gras to see the

Dallas Cowboys take on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII.





into CBS. The ratings the game for the game on this network

were 47.2 as the highest number ever would tune in to watch a

Super Bowl.

Team Pre-Season Stats: The Denver Broncos would have head

coach Red Miller in his first year and he was hoping to change


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the fortune of the Broncos who had never made the post season.

He would depend on the leadership of superstar DL Lyle Alzado

to help the team make the playoffs this year for the first time.

The only head coach in Cowboy's history Tom Landry would once

again lead the team and he would have Pro Bowl quarterback

Roger Staubach leading the offence. Staubach would also have RB

Tony Dorsett to help him as the Cowboys avenge a disappointing

playoff loss last season.

Team Roster: Key players on the Broncos roster included DL Lyle

Alzado, LB Tom Jackson, DB Bill Thompson, OL Bobby Maples,

QB Craig Morton, and WR Haven Moses.


RB Tony Dorsett, TE Billy Joe Dupree, DB Cliff Harris, WR

Drew Pearson, DL Harvey Martin, DL Randy White and DL EdJones.

Game Highlights: Dallas hoped to destroy the Broncos hopes in

their first ever playoff run with their experienced defence and

offence. The Cowboys defence did not disappoint as they had 2

interceptions in the first quarter which lead to 10 points and

Efren Herrera added another 43 yard field goal to give Dallas a

commanding 13-0 lead going into halftime.

Denver responded in the 3rd quarter with 10 points of their own

on a field goal by Jim Turner and a touchdown run by Rob


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Lytle. Dallas also had its own touchdown in the quarter by Butch

Johnson to keep a commanding 20-10 lead. Robert Newhouse

entered the game for the Cowboys and threw a 29 yard pass to

Golden Richards with only 7:04 remaining in the game and

crushing any chance of a Denver comeback. Dallas held this lead

to win 27-10 and evened their Super Bowl record to 2-2 with

the win.

The 12th Super Bowl for the first time in NFL

history featured a pair of Most Valuable Players. DT RandyWhite and DE Harvey Martin led the Dallas defense as they

forced 8 Bronco turnovers leading to a Dallas 27-10 victory. The

Broncos were only able to complete 8 of 25 passing attempts as

White and Harvey led an aggressive Cowboy's defence.

The halftime show was entitled "From Paris to

Paris of America" and featured performers Tyler Apache Belles,

Pete Fountain and Al Hirt.


the 12th Superbowl was $162000. Companies first saw that

advertising during the game could be a major launching pad for

their products as this game drew the largest crowd to everwatch a sporting event.


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Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys

Winner: STEELERS

Final Score: 35-31


The home of the NFL Miami Dolphins and

college Miami Hurricanes, the Orange Bowl would play host to

two different teams this year in Super Bowl 13. Thousands of

visitors from around the world would travel to Miami, Florida to

enjoy the great weather and watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take

on the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII.





into NBC. The ratings the game for the game on this network

were 47.1.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach

Chuck Noll were hoping that this season they would have more

playoff success after failing to get back to the Super Bowl the


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past two seasons. Quarterback Terry Bradshaw and RB Franco

Harris would be back to lead the offence and this time they were

looking to avenge recent playoffs losses.

The Dallas Cowboys would once again have head coach Tom Landry

leading the team and he would count on 4 time Pro Bowl

quarterback Roger Staubach to lead the offence. Staubach would

not be on his own though as he would have help from RB Tony

Dorsett to help the Cowboys challenge the top teams this

season.


Terry Bradshaw, RB Franco Harris, WR John Stallworth, DL Joe

Greene, LB Jack Ham, WR Lynn Swann, and DB Donnie Shell.


RB Tony Dorsett, TE Billy Joe Dupree, DB Cliff Harris, WR TonyHill, DL Harvey Martin, DL Randy White and DL Ed Jones.

Both Dallas and Pittsburgh were expecting an

evenly matched game and they did not disappoint football fans.

The score was even during the first quarter as QB Bradshaw and

QB Staubach both threw for touchdown passes. Dallas took the

lead for a short while after a Mike Hegman 37 yard touchdown

run off of a Pittsburgh fumble. This lead was short lived though

as Bradshaw responded with 2 touchdown passes to Stallworth

and Bleier to take a 21-14 lead going into the half.


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In the 2nd half the Steelers took a 35-17 lead as Harris and

Swann added touchdowns in the 4th quarter. The Cowboys did

not give up though and QB Roger Staubach threw for 2

touchdown passes late in the quarter. However, they ran out of

time as Pittsburgh recovered their onside kick attempt to seal

their record 3rd Super Bowl Championship.

The MVP of the 13th Super Bowl was Steelers QB

Terry Bradshaw. Bradshaw went 17 for 30 throwing for 318

yards and a record 4 touchdown passes. His 18 yard touchdownpass to Lynn Swann in the 4th quarter helped seal a Pittsburgh

victory. He helped lead his team to a record 3rd Superbowl title.

The halftime show was presented by Bob Jani

and the theme was "Super Bowl XIII Carnival Salute to

Caribbean". It featured performer Ken Hamilton along with

various Caribbean Bands.


the 13th Superbowl was $185000. Dodge had a series of

commercials featuring their vehicles calling them rugged, gutsy,

and value you can measure.


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Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Rams

Winner: STEELERS

Final Score: 31-19


About Pasadena, California: Southern California City Pasadena

would once again play host to a major football event, but this

time it would not be the Rose Bowl, it would be the biggest

professional game of all Super Bowl 14. Residents of the area

would get to see their Los Angeles Rams take on the defending

champion Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIV.






were 46.3.

Team Pre-Season Stats: The Pittsburgh Steelers were reining

Super Bowl Champions and were looking to repeat in the 1979-

80 season. The offence would once again be led by superstar QB


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Terry Bradshaw and 7 time Pro Bowl running back Franco Harris.

The defence would be strong yet again led by the likes of "Mean"

Joe Greene.

The Los Angeles Rams were looking to rebound this season after

a shut out loss to the Dallas Cowboys in last year's NFC

Championship game. Pate Haden would be back as quarterback for

the team, but head coach Ray Malavasi would need an effort

from all of the team to make it to the Super Bowl.

Key players on the Steelers roster included QB

Terry Bradshaw, RB Franco Harris, WR John Stallworth, DL Joe

Greene, LB Jack Ham, WR Mike Webster, and DB Donnie Shell.

The notable players for the Rams included QB Pat Haden, RB

Wendell Tyler, DL Larry Brooks, OL Dennis Harrah, OL Rich Saul,

LB Jim Youngblood, DB Ken Ellis, and DB Rod Perry.

The Rams were heavy underdogs entering the

game, as this wild card team were taking on 3 time Super Bowl

champs Pittsburgh. However, this did not stop them from taking

a 13-10 lead into the half. 2 field goals from Frank Corral and a

rushing touchdown from Joe Harris gave L.A. this surprising lead

and the momentum going into the 2nd half.

However, the ever poised Steelers and Terry Bradshaw overcame

3 interceptions and trailing twice in the 2nd half to take the

lead. Bradshaw completed a 47 yard pass to Lynn Swann to take


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a 17-13 lead and then connected on a 73 yard pass to John

Stallworth to give the Steelers a 24-19 lead and one they would

not let slip. Franco Harris added another 1 yard TD run, his 2nd

of the game to cement a 31-19 victory and the Steelers 4th

Super Bowl Championship.

The MVP of the 14th Super Bowl was Steelers QB

Terry Bradshaw. Bradshaw became the first player to earn back-

to-back MVP honours since Bart Starr in Super Bowls 1 and 2.

He completed 14 of 21 passes for 309 yards and 2 touchdowns.With these stats he became the Super Bowl leader with 9

touchdown passes and 932 total yards passing.

The halftime show was presented by Up With

People and was themed "Salute to the Big Band Era" and of

course featured Up With People a group of performers presenting

upbeat songs using vocal soloists, a choir, electric guitars, and

other instruments.


the 14th Superbowl was $222000. Coca-Cola had a series of

commercials during the game featuring Steelers superstar

defensive player "Mean" Joe Green.


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Teams: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Winner: RAIDERS

Final Score: 27-10


About New Orleans, Louisiana: New Orleans is known for its

annual Mardi Gras celebrations and famous jazz music, but this

year it would be the home of the biggest football game in the

world Super Bowl 15. Residents were busy getting ready as

thousands of visitors would be packing into the Louisiana

Superdome to watch the Oakland Raiders take on thePhiladelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XV.






were 44.4.

Team Pre-Season Stats: After missing the playoffs the previous

2 seasons, head coach Tom Flores was looking to guide his team


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back to playoff contention this season. QB Jim Plunkett would

fight for the starting job for Oakland and trying to get his first

since coming over from San Francisco. The Raiders would have a

rock solid defence including LB Ted Hendricks and OL Art Shell.

Head coach Dick Vermeil and the Philadelphia Eagles were excited

to get another chance this season after losing the previous year

to Tampa Bay in the NFC Divisional Playoff. Led once again by

quarterback Ron Jaworski the offence would need some help from

other players including WR Charlie Smith in order to have abetter playoff run this year.

Team Roster: Key players on the Raiders roster included QB Jim

Plunkett, TE Dave Casper, DB Lester Hayes, LB Ted Hendricks,

RB Kenny King, OL Art Shell, and LB Rod Martin.

The notable players for the Eagles included QB Ron Jaworski, WRHarold Carmichael, DL Charlie Johnson, LB Bill Bergey, DL Dennis

Harrison, OL Stan Walters, and OL Woody Peoples.

The Raiders defense stepped up early in the

game as LB Rod Martin intercepted an Eagles pass and returned

it to the Eagles 30 yard line setting up a 2 yard touchdown

reception by Cliff Branch. Raiders QB Plunkett then threw for a

Super Bowl record 80 yard touchdown to RB Kenny King to give

the Raiders a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. This was a lead

that the Eagles would not be able to overcome.


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The Raiders added 13 more points in the 2nd half including a

touchdown and 2 field goals and this was more than enough to

beat the Eagles who scored a total of 10 points in the game.

The defence of the Raiders helped them to victory as well as LB

Rod Martin intercepted 3 passes setting a Super Bowl record.

The Raiders became the first team in NFL history to win the

championship after making the playoffs as a Wild Card.

The MVP of the 15th Super Bowl was Raiders QB

Jim Plunkett. Plunkett was 13 of 21 passing for 261 yards, 3touchdowns and 0 interceptions. He threw for an 80 yard

touchdown in the first quarter which was the longest in Super

Bowl history and that would be enough to help the Raiders win

the 1981 Superbowl.

The halftime show was presented by Jim

Skinner and the theme was "Mardi Gras Festival" which was an

appropriate one in New Orleans. Performers in the show included

Southern University Band and Helen O'Connell.


the 15th Superbowl was $324000. Chrysler had the most ads

during the game featuring 5 different ads for their vehicles.


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Teams: San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Winner: 49ERS

Final Score: 26-21

Location: Pontiac, Michigan

About Pontiac, Michigan: Pontiac, a southeast Michigan town

with a population of 67000 was ready to host thousands of

visitors to their city who were coming to watch Super Bowl 16.

Millions of viewers would tune into CBS to watch the San

Francisco 49ers take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI

in the Pontiac Silverdome.






were 49.1 and this was one of the most watched TV shows in

American history.

Team Pre-Season Stats: The San Francisco 49ers were looking to

rebound after 4 straight losing seasons and head coach Bill Walsh


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was also looking for his first winning season since taking over the

team in 1979. Leading the offence in his first full season would

be QB Joe Montana and he would need help from the rest of

the offence if the 49ers were to make the playoffs.

Cincinnati also came into the season off of losing seasons and

wanted to rebound this season. They would be led by a 2 time

Pro Bowl quarterback Ken Anderson and it would be head coach

Forrest Gregg's second year with the team.

Team Roster: Key players on the 49er's roster included QB Joe

Montana, RB Ricky Patton, WR Dwight Clark, OL Randy Cross,

DL Fred Dean, DB Ronnie Lott, and DB Dwight Hicks.

The notable players for the Bengals included QB Ken Anderson,

WR Chris Collinsworth, RB Pete Johnson, WR Pat McInally, OL

Anthony Munoz, LB Jim LeClair, and OL Max Montoya.

49ers quarterback Joe Montana opened the

scoring in the first quarter as he ran for a 1 yard touchdown

which capped a 68 yard drive. They had another long drive in the

2nd quarter which was completed by an 11 yard pass from

Montana to DB Earl Copper. The driver was 98 yards and set a

Super Bowl record. Ray Wersching added 2 field goals near the

end of the second quarter to give San Francisco a record 20-0

lead going into halftime.


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The Bengals closed the gap in the second half when QB Ken

Anderson and WR Dan Ross each added touchdowns to bring the

score to 20-14. However, 49ers kicker Wersching added 2 more

field goals in the 4th quarter to help San Francisco to a 26-21

Superbowl win.

The MVP of the 16th Super Bowl was San Francisco

quarterback Joe Montana. He completed 14 of 22 passes for 157

yards, threw for one touchdown, ran for another and helped the

49ers complete drive after drive. Montana helped them tocomplete the drives that lead to the game winning field goals in

the 4th quarter and their first championship.

The halftime show was entitled "Salute to the

60's and Motown" and featured Up With People. Up With

People is a group of volunteer student performers presented

upbeat songs using vocal soloists, a choir, electric guitars, and

other instruments.


the 16th Superbowl was $324000. There were numerous

commercials by car makers including Cadillac and Mercedes.

Budweiser had a couple of comedic commercials as usual too.


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Teams: Washington Redskins vs. Miami Dolphins

Winner: REDSKINS

Final Score: 27-17


About Pasadena, California: Residents of Pasadena, California

were ready to host yet another big football game this year, but

this time it would be a college game. The Rose Bowl would now

play center stage to the biggest football game of them all, Super

Bowl 17. Thousands of fans would visit the city and millions of

fans would tune in on live TV to watch the Washington Redskins

take on the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII.




other football parties around the world while tuning into NBC.

The ratings the game for the game on this network were 48.6.

Team Pre-Season Stats: Looking for their first Super Bowl in 10

years, Don Shula and the Miami Dolphins were prepared to make

a serious playoff run this year. QB David Woodley would be back


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at the helm to lead the offence and the defence would be

anchored by OL Ed Newman.

The Washington Redskins missed the playoffs last year afterfinishing with an 8-8 record and they wanted to turn it around

this season. Joe Gibbs would be back for his 2nd season as head

coach and Joe Theismann would once again be back as their

starting quarterback.

Team Roster: Key players on the Redskins roster included QB

Joe Theismann, RB John Riggins, WR Charlie Brown, WR Art

Monk, OL Jeff Bostic, DL Dave Butz, and OL Russ Grimm.

The notable players for the Dolphins included QB David Woodley,

RB Andra Franklin, WR Mark Duper, WR Jimmy Cefalo, DL Bob

Baumhower, OL Ed Newman and DL Doug Betters.

Miami opened the scoring mid way through the

first quarter as QB David Woodley through a 76 yard pass to

WR Jimmy Cefalo for a touchdown. Miami continued to increase

its lead in the first half as they added 20 yard field goal and

Fulton Walker returned a kick off 98 yards with under 2 minutes

remaining in the first half. The return was just after a 4 yard

touchdown pass from Joe Theismann to receiver Alvin Garrett.

Miami went into halftime with a 17-10 lead

Washington continued to use a balanced offence in the 2nd half

as they scored a 20 yard field goal in the third quarter and


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added two touchdowns in the 4th quarter. The Redskins held the

Dolphins to 34 total yards in the 2nd half as they came back

from a first half deficit to win the game 27-17 and capture the

championship.

The MVP of the 17th Super Bowl was Washington

Running Back John Riggins. Riggins carried the ball 38 times for

a Superbowl record 166 yards and a 43 yard carry in the 4th

quarter helped to turn the game around. The Redskins were on

the 43 yard line of Miami and were fourth-and-one and Rigginsbroke through the line to carry the ball to the end zone. This

43 yard carry gave Washington their first lead of the game and

one they would never relinquish.

The halftime show was entitled

"KaleidoSUPERScope" and featured the Los Angeles Super Drill

Team.


the 17th Superbowl was $400000. Ford had several commercials

during the game for their vehicles Ranger and Thunderbird.


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Teams: vs. Washington Redskins

Winner: RAIDERS

Final Score: 38-9

Location: Tampa, Florida

About Tampa, Florida: Tampa, Florida with a population of

300,000 was getting ready to host thousands of visitors to

their city and to have millions of football fans from around the

world watch Super Bowl 18 in their Tampa Stadium. With warm

weather year round what better place was there to watch the

Los Angeles Raiders take on the Washington Redskins in SuperBowl XVIII!

There were 72,920 people in



homes or other parties around the world while tuning into CBS.


Head coach Tom Flores was looking for

his second Super Bowl victory with the Raiders and first since

the team moved to Los Angeles. Running back Marcus Allen


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would once again anchor the offence and TE Todd Christensen

hoped to have an even better year than his 500 yards receiving

the previous season.

Joe Gibbs and the Washington Redskins came into the season as

defending Superbowl Champions and were looking to repeat. With

QB Joe Theismann leading the offence along with RB John

Riggins and WR Art Monk the Redskins were legitimate

favourites to win their second title in a row.

Team Roster: Key players on the Raiders roster included TE

Todd Chistensen, DB Lester Hayes, DL Howie Long, LB Rod

Martin, QB Jim Plunkett, RB Marcus Allen, and WR Cliff Branch.

The notable players for the Redskins included QB Joe Theismann,

RB John Riggins, WR Charlie Brown, WR Art Monk, OL Jeff

Bostic, DL Dave Bultz, DB Darrell Green and OL Mark May.

The Los Angeles Raiders came into the game

with a strong offence and defence and in the game they

dominated on both sides of the ball from start to finish. They

took an earlier 7-0 lead as Derrick Jensen returned a blocked put

for a touchdown at 4:52 in the first quarter. They then added

to the lead as QB Jim Plunkett threw to Cliff Branch for a 12

yard touch down pass and a 14-0 lead. The Redskins came back

with 3 points on a field goal, but with 7 seconds left in the

first half L.A. linebacker Jack Squirek intercepted a Joe


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Theismann pass and returned it 5 yards for a touchdown. This

gave the Raiders a 21-3 lead and all of the momentum.

In the second half Marcus Allen added two more touchdowns forthe Raiders and Washington's two field goals were not enough to

mount a come back in the game. Los Angeles went on to a 38-9

victory and their second title in 4 years.

The MVP of the 18th Super Bowl was

carried the ball 20 times

for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns. He made the most spectacular

play of the game when he ran for a 74 yard touchdown on the

final play of the 3rd quarter. His play during the game helped

the Raiders dominate Washington and to score the most points

in Super Bowl history.

The halftime show was entitled "Salute to

Superstars of the Silver Screen" and featured the marching bands

of the University of Florida and Florida State University.


the 18th Superbowl was $368,000. Chevrolet had several ads

during the game featuring their vehicles Camaro, Cavalier,

Celebrity, Chevette, and S-10 Blazer.

Probably the one of the strangest advertisements appeared

during the third quarter introducing the Macintosh personal


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computer for the first time. A sci-fi type commercial where

everything is black, gray and white with subjects marching

towards a giant TV screen, bowing to it, "Big Brother". One

woman not caught by conformity, brightly dressed comes in and

shatters the screen and "On January 24, Apple Computer will

introduce Macintosh. And you'll see why 1984 won't be like

1984" appears on the screen. It is considered a masterpiece in

advertising.


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Teams: San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins

Winner: 49ERS

Final Score: 38-16

Location: Stanford, California

Residents of the Bay Area in

California were busy getting ready to host thousands of visitors

to their area when they hosted Super Bowl 19. Stanford

Stadium which had played host to many college football games

would now showcase to the world one of the biggest football

games. However, this time it would be a professional game and it

would feature their San Francisco 49ers taking on the Miami

Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX.




homes or other parties around the world while tuning into ABC.


With over 20 years of head coaching

experience, Miami head coach Don Shula was ready to contend


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once again in the 1984-85 NFL season. The offence would be

lead by 2nd year quarterback Dan Marino who completed an

impressive rookie season last year and was ready to lead his team

to a Super Bowl Championship.

The San Francisco 49ers were once again lead by head coach Bill

Walsh and Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Montana. They were hoping

to win the 2nd championship in 4 years and would also need help

from the defence including DB Ronnie Lott.

Team Roster: Key players on the Dolphins roster included QB

Dan Marino, RB Pete Johnson, WR Mark Clayton, WR Mark

Duper, TE Dan Johnson, DL Doug Betters, and OL Ed Newman.

The notable players for the 49ers included QB Joe Montana, RB

Wendell Tyler, WR Dwight Clark, K Ray Wersching, OL Randy

Cross, DB Ronnie Lott, DB Eric Wright and DL Fred Dean.

The first quarter of the game ended with a

score of 10-7 after a touchdown from each team and another

field goal by Miami to set the record for the highest scoring first

quarter in Super Bowl history. This was the last lead that the

Dolphins would hold during the game. San Francisco exploded for

three touchdowns in the 2nd quarter including 2 by Roger Craig.

They went into the half with a 28-16 lead.

They continued to dominate both offensively and defensively in

the 2nd half as Craig added another touchdown in the 3rd


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quarter and the 49ers rolled to a 38-16 victory over the

Dolphins. San Francisco's net yardage of 537 total yards was a

Super Bowl record and helped them obtain a championship.

The MVP of the 19th Super Bowl was

. This was Montana's 3rd Superbowl

MVP and led the 49ers to victory in the game. He completed

24 of 35 passes for 331 yards and 3 touchdowns and also

rushed 5 times for 59 yards and a touchdown. His performance

ranked him among the elite quarterbacks in NFL history.

The halftime show was entitled "World of

Children's Dreams" and featured a performance by the US Air

Force band.


the 19th Superbowl was $500000 and marked the first timethat a one minute TV commercial cost $1 million. Ford presented

a series of commercials that year to introduce their latest Ford

Thunderbird model. Budweiser of course had their usual comedic

beer commercials.


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Teams: New York Giants vs. Denver Broncos

Winner: GIANTS

Final Score: 39-20


Residents of Pasadena were no

strangers to hosting large football games as they had hosted

many college games in their beloved Rose Bowl. However, this

year they would host the biggest football game of them all

Super Bowl 21. Thousands of fans would be there in person along

with millions around the world watching via TV to see the New

York Giants take on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI.

Ticket Sales / Attendance: There were 101,603 people in


million more excited fans watched from their homes or other

Superbowl parties around the world while tuning into CBS. The

ratings the game for the game on this network were 45.8.

Team Pre-Season Stats: The New York Giants under head coach

Bill Parcels were ready for the start of the 1986-87 season

after getting shut out in last years NFC Divisional Playoff by


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Chicago. Phil Simms and Joe Morris were back to lead the

offence and 5 time Pro-Bowler Lawrence Taylor would once again

lead the defence as the Giants were ready to make a title run.

After missing the playoffs the previous season the Denver

Broncos were looking forward to a new season a chance to

contend for a playoff spot. Head coach Dan Reeves would once

again have quarterback John Elway leading the offence and if

they could get a good effort from the defence they could

seriously contend this season.

Key players on the Broncos roster included QB

John Elway, RB Sammy Winder, WR Mark Jackson, TE Orson

Mobley, OL Keith Bishop, DL Rulon James, and DB Dennis

Smith.

The notable players for the Giants included QB Phil Simms, RBJoe Morris, WR Bobby Johnson, TE Mark Bavaro, OL Brad

Benson, LM Lawrence Taylor, LB Carl Banks, and DL Jim Burt.

Denver opened the scoring with a record 48

yard field goal from kicker Rich Karlis. However, the Giants

responded with a 78 yard drive that was completed with a 6

yard touchdown pass from Phil Simms to Zeke Mowatt to give

New York a 7-3 lead in the first quarter. Denver added a

touchdown of its own as John Elways ran for a 4 yard

touchdown and giving the Broncos the lead once again. New York


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added 2 points for a safety just before halftime to bring the

score to 10-9 which was the closest game at halftime in Super

Bowl history.

The third quarter was a different story as the Giants took

control of the game. They added 4 touchdowns and a field goal

to score 30 points in the 2nd half and 10 total points in the

2nd half was not enough for Denver. The Giants rolled to a 39-

20 win and a Superbowl championship.

The MVP of the 21st Super Bowl was

. Simms completed 22 of 25 passes

for 268 yards and 3 touchdowns. His perfect passing in the

second half included 10 complete passes in a row helped him and

the Giants to win their first championship under coach Bill

Parcels.

The halftime show was presented by Disney and

was a "Salute to Hollywood's 100th Anniversary" and featured

Southern California area high school drill teams and dancers.


the 21st Superbowl was $600,000. As usual there was a variety

of commercials including several by McDonalds, Merryl Lynch, and

Michelin. It also featured a movie preview for the new Stallone

movie Over The Top.


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Teams: Washington Redskins vs. Denver Broncos

Winner: REDSKINS

Final Score: 42-10

Location: San Diego, California

Excited residents of San Diego were

busy preparing for thousands of visitors who were coming to

their city to on January 31, 1988 to watch Super Bowl 22.

Millions of viewers from around the world would be tuning in to

watch this California city host the Washington Redskins and

Denver Broncos who were going to play in Super Bowl XXII.


attendance at the 22nd Superbowl game and it is estimated

that another 80.1 million more excited fans watched from their

homes or other Superbowl parties around the world while tuning

into ABC. The ratings the game for the game on this network

were 41.9.

After a disappointing loss to hated rival

New York in last years NFC Championship head coach Joe Gibbs

was hoping that his Redskins would rebound this year. With Jay


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Schroeder back for his second year as starting quarterback he

would have to help lead the Redskins further into the playoffs

this year. 2 time Pro-Bowler Darrell Green would be return to

help anchor the defence and they defence had to step up for

Washington to have any chance of a title.

Denver was also coming into the season off a disappointing loss

to New York the previous year and hoped to get back to the

Super Bowl this year led once again by head coach Dan Reeves

and all star quarterback John Elway. The supporting cast ondefence included OL Keith Bishop and LB Karl Mecklenburg who

were also working hard to make another Super Bowl run.

Key players on the Broncos roster included QB

John Elway, RB Sammy Winder, WR Vance Johnson, TE Clarence

Kay, DB Tyrone Braxton, LB Michael Brooks and DB Dennis

Smith.

Notable players for Washington included QB Jay Schroeder, RB

George Rogers, WR Gary Clark, DB Darrell Green, DL Charles

Mann, OL Mark May, and OL Joe Jacoby.

Denver quickly opened up a 10-0 lead over the

Redskins when QB John Elway fired a 56 yard touchdown pass

to WR Ricky Nattiel on their opening drive and then kicker Rich

Karlis added a 24 yard field goal completing a 61 yard drive.

However, this did not faze Joe Gibbs and the Redskins. They


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exploded for 35 unanswered points on their next 5 possessions in

the 2nd quarter.

Washington quarterback Doug Williams threw for 4 touchdownpasses in the 2nd quarter including two to wide receiver Ricky

Sanders. The other two TD passes were caught by WR Gary

Clark and TE Clint Didier. RB Timmy Smith ran for one of the 5

touchdowns in the 2nd quarter and added another one in the

fourth quarter for good measure. Washington easily won its 2nd

Super Bowl championship of the 1980's defeating Denver 42-10.

The MVP of the 22nd Super Bowl was

of the Washington Redskins. His 2nd

quarter heroics included 4 touchdown passes which was a Super

Bowl record. He completed 18 of 29 passes for 240 yards and

his play in the 2nd quarter helped Washington come back and

defeat Denver in the biggest game of the year.

The halftime show was presented by Radio City

and the theme was "Something Grand" and featured legendary

singer Chubby Checker along with the Rockettes and accompanied

by 88 Grand Pianos completing the theme.


the 22nd Superbowl was $645,000. Budweiser has consistently

had some of the funniest ads in Superbowl history and this year

was no different. 1988 was an Olympic year and what better


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than to have their mascot, Spuds Mackenzie (a terrier),

competing in Olympic events including hockey.


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Teams: San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Winner: 49ERS

Final Score: 20-16


With beautiful weather year round, what

better place in the US then Miami would there be to host Super

Bowl 23 in January of 1989. Residents of Miami had been

preparing the city for months and Joe Robbie Stadium for

thousands of visitors and millions viewing on TV around the world

to watch the San Francisco 49ers play against the Cincinnati

Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII.


attendance at the 23rd Super bowl game and it is estimated

that another 81.5 million more football fans watched from their



were 43.5.

The San Francisco 49ers were ready for

the 1988-89 season after losing to the Minnesota Vikings the


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previous year in the NFC playoff. Joe Montana and Jerry Rice

would lead the offence again this year, while the defence was

lead by Ronnie Lott and Charles Haley. Head coach Bill Walsh was

nearing the end of his coaching career and wanted to end it with

a championship.

The Cincinnati Bengals were coming off of a terrible 4-11 season

and were hoping to improve their record. However, this would be

a challenge for QB Boomer Esiason and team as both offence and

defense would need to step up.

Key players on the 49ers roster included QB Joe

Montana, RB Roger Craig, WR Jerry Rice, WR John Taylor, TE

John Frank, DL Michael Carter, DE Charles Haley, and DB Ronnie

Lott.

The key players for the Bengals were QB Boomer Esiason, RBJames Brooks, WR Eddie Brown, DB David Fulcher, TE Rodney

Holman, DL Tim Krumrie, OL Anthony Munoz and DB Eric

Thomas.

The first half of the twenty-third Super Bowl

started slow with each team only scoring 3 points. The 49ers

had a 41 yard field goal from Mike Cofer in the 1st quarter, but

the Bengals responded with a field goal of their own in the 2nd

quarter, a 34 yarder from Jim Breech. This was the first time


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in the championship game history that the game was tied going

into halftime.

Once the 2nd half started, both teams again traded field goalswithout any TD passes or runs until late third quarter. At

13:46 Stanford Jennings returned a San Francisco kick off 93

yards for a touchdown giving Cincinnati their biggest lead of the

game at 13-6. Joe Montana responded 2 minutes later with a

TD pass to Jerry Rice tying the game at 13. However, Bengals

kicker Breech added his 3rd field goal of the day to give them a16-13 lead with only 3:20 remaining in the game. San Francisco

then completed one of the most impressive drives in game

history going 92 yards completed by a 10 yard pass from

Montana to Taylor and a 49ers victory.

The MVP of the 23rd Super Bowl was

Adding to his impressive list of NFL

records he caught 11 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown

including some key catches in the game winning drive.

The halftime show this year was titled "Be Bop

Bamboozled" and featured Florida area dancers and performers

along with 3-D special effects.


the 23rd Superbowl was $675,000. Some of the famous

commercials during the game included the very first Bud Bowl


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series of commercials by Budweiser. In these commercials

miniature bottles of Budweiser play against Bud Light in a

championship football game. It also featured cans of beer as fans

in the audience. It was one of the most popular Super Bowl

commercials of all time.


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Teams: San Francisco 49ers vs. Denver Broncos

Winner: 49ERS

Final Score: 55-10


About New Orleans, Lousiana: Football fans in New Orleans were

looking forward to hosting yet another big sporting event and

this was the biggest event of them all, Super Bowl 24.

For months the city had prepared to host thousands of visitors

to the area and for millions for fans to watch from home as the

San Francisco 49ers were taking on the Denver Broncos in Super

Bowl XXIV.


attendance at the 24th Superbowl game in New Orleans and it

is estimated that another 73.8 million more football fans

watched from home or other Super Bowl parties around the

world while tuning into CBS. The ratings the game came back as

a 39 for the network this year.

After finishing 8-8 in the 1989-90

season the Denver Broncos were coming into the season hoping to

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