A LOOK BACK: GAMES I THROUGH XVII

1967: SUPER BOWL I

AT L.A. COLISEUM--Att. 61,946

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Kansas City 0 10 0 0 10 Green Bay 7 7 14 7 35

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The NFL’s Green Bay Packers opened the Super Bowl series by defeating the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL.

Behind the passing of Bart Starr, the receiving of Max McGee and a key interception by all-pro safety Willie Wood, the Packers broke open a tight game with three second-half touchdowns.

With Green Bay leading, 14-10, early in the third quarter, Wood’s 50-yard return of an interception to the Chiefs’ five-yard line set up Elijah Pitts’ touchdown run, which gave Green Bay an 11-point lead. McGee, filling in for ailing Boyd Dowler, had caught only three passes during the 1966 season.

Starr completed 16 of 23 passes for 250 yards and was chosen the most valuable player.

Winning Coach--Vince Lombardi.

Most Valuable Player--Bart Starr.

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1968: SUPER BOWL II

AT MIAMI--75,546

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Green Bay 3 13 10 7 33 Oakland 0 7 0 7 14

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After winning its third consecutive NFL championship, Green Bay won its second Super Bowl in a row.

Bart Starr again was chosen the game’s most valuable player. He completed 13 of 24 passes for 202 yards. Starr’s 62-yard pass to a wide-open Boyd Dowler gave the Packers a 13-0 second-quarter lead.

Don Chandler kicked four field goals, and Herb Adderley, an all-pro cornerback, capped Green Bay’s scoring with a 60-yard interception return.

The game was the last for Vince Lombardi as Packer coach, ending nine years at Green Bay in which he won six Western Conference championship games, five NFL championship games and two Super Bowls.

Winning Coach--Vince Lombardi.

Most Valuable Player--Bart Starr.

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1969: SUPER BOWL III

AT MIAMI--75,389

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New York Jets 0 7 6 3 16 Baltimore 0 0 0 7 7

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Although the Colts were 17-point favorites, Jet quarterback Joe Namath “guaranteed” victory on the Thursday before the game.

He then led the AFL to its first Super Bowl victory over a Baltimore team that had lost only once in 16 games.

Namath, chosen the game’s most valuable player, completed 17 of 28 passes for 206 yards.

The Jets had intercepted three passes by Earl Morrall in the first half, each deep in New York territory.

New York finished with 337 total yards, including 121 in 30 carries by fullback Matt Snell.

Johnny Unitas, sidelined most the season with a sore elbow, came off the bench and led Baltimore to its only touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Winning Coach--Weeb Ewbank.

Most Valuable Player--Joe Namath.

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1970: SUPER BOWL IV

AT NEW ORLEANS--80,562

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Minnesota 0 0 7 0 7 Kansas City 3 13 7 0 23

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The AFL squared the Super Bowl series with the NFL at two games apiece.

The Chiefs built a 16-0 halftime lead behind Len Dawson’s passing and Jan Stenerud’s three field goals. The Vikings managed only 67 yards on the ground.

Dawson, the fourth consecutive quarterback to be named the game’s most valuable player, completed 12 of 17 passes for 142 yards. Despite committing five turnovers, Minnesota got back in the game on Dave Osborn’s short touchdown run in the third quarter.

But the Chiefs came back when Dawson connected with Otis Taylor for a 46-yard touchdown.

Winning Coach--Hank Stram.

Most Valuable Player--Len Dawson.

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1971: SUPER BOWL V

AT MIAMI--79,204

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Baltimore 0 6 0 10 16 Dallas 3 10 0 0 13

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The first Super Bowl under the new merger of the NFL and AFL ended in high drama, but only after both teams suffered through 60 minutes of turnovers.

The Colts fumbled five times (losing three) and suffered three interceptions.

The Cowboys lost one fumble and also threw three interceptions. With 1:09 to play, linebacker Mike Curtis intercepted a pass by Craig Morton on the Cowboy 28.

Three plays later, rookie Jim O’Brien, who had an extra point blocked earlier, kicked a 32-yard field goal for the Colts’ victory.

Dallas’ Chuck Howley, who intercepted two passes, became the first defensive player and the first player from a losing team to be named MVP.

Winning Coach--Don McCafferty.

Most Valuable Player--Chuck Howley.

1972: SUPER BOWL VI

AT NEW ORLEANS--81,023

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Dallas 3 7 7 7 24 Miami 0 3 0 0 3

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After a near-miss in Super Bowl V, the Cowboys dominated the Dolphins. Led by Duane Thomas, the Cowboys used a punishing ground attack in setting a Super Bowl record of 252 yards rushing.

Leading, 10-3, at the half, the Cowboys drove 71 yards to start the third quarter and scored on a three-yard run by Thomas, who finished with 95 yards in 19 carries. Chuck Howley’s interception of a pass by Bob Griese set up Dallas’ final touchdown, a seven-yard pass from Roger Staubach to Mike Ditka.

Dallas controlled the ball most of the game, running 69 plays (for 352 yards) to Miami’s 44 plays (for a Super Bowl-record low of 185 yards). Staubach completed 12 of 19 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns.

Winning Coach--Tom Landry.

Most Valuable Player--Roger Staubach.

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1973: SUPER BOWL VII

AT L.A. COLISEUM--90,182

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Miami 7 7 0 0 14 Washington 0 0 0 7 7

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The Dolphins, completing a 17-0 season, played virtually flawless football in the first half.

Late in the first quarter, Bob Griese directed Miami on a 63-yard drive capped by a 28-yard touchdown pass to Howard Twilley. Then, just before the half, Jim Kiick scored on a one-yard run to give Miami a 14-0 lead.

Washington apparently was going to be shut out when, with two minutes remaining, Miami’s Garo Yepremian attempted a 42-yard field goal that was blocked. Yepremian then tried to pass, only to have the ball slip out of his hands right to Mike Bass of the Redskins. Bass ran 49 yards for a touchdown.

Miami safety Jake Scott intercepted two passes and was named MVP.

Winning Coach--Don Shula.

Most Valuable Player--Jake Scott.

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1974: SUPER BOWL VIII

AT HOUSTON--71,882

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Minnesota 0 0 0 7 7 Miami 14 3 7 0 24

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The Dolphins made it two Super Bowl victories in a row in their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance. Miami drove 62 and 56 yards for touchdowns in the first 15 minutes. Larry Csonka, the game’s most valuable player, scored on a five-yard run, and Jim Kiick scored from a yard out.

Trailing, 17-0, near the end of the half, Minnesota had a fourth and one from Miami’s six-yard line. Electing to go for the first down, Minnesota not only came up short but running back Oscar Reed fumbled.

Csonka gained 145 yards in 33 carries, and Bob Griese threw only seven passes, completing six for 73 yards. A year after their 17-0 season, the Dolphins finished 15-2.

Winning Coach--Don Shula.

Most Valuable Player--Larry Csonka.

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1975: SUPER BOWL IX

AT NEW ORLEANS--80,997

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Pittsburgh 0 2 7 7 16 Minnesota 0 0 0 6 6

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Making their first Super Bowl appearance, the Steelers shut down Minnesota’s offense.

In 21 rushing plays, Minnesota managed a net of 17 yards. Yet, Minnesota trailed only 2-0 at the half, the result of a safety when Viking quarterback Fran Tarkenton botched a pitchout deep in his territory.

The Steelers got another break at the start of the second half when Viking Bill Brown muffed the kickoff and Pittsburgh’s Marv Kellum recovered on the Viking 30. Four plays later, Franco Harris ran for a 12-yard touchdown and Pittsburgh led, 9-0.

Harris, the game’s MVP, set a Super Bowl rushing record with 158 yards in 34 carries and led a Steeler offense that outgained Minnesota, 333-119.

Winning Coach--Chuck Noll.

Most Valuable Player--Franco Harris.

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1976: SUPER BOWL X

AT MIAMI--80,187

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Dallas 7 3 0 7 17 Pittsburgh 7 0 0 14 21

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The Steelers won the Super Bowl for the second consecutive year on Terry Bradshaw’s 64-yard touchdown pass to Lynn Swann and a defense that snuffed out a late rally by the Cowboys.

Leading, 15-10, in the fourth quarter on two field goals by Roy Gerela, a safety and a seven-yard touchdown pass from Bradshaw to Randy Grossman, Bradshaw withstood a Cowboy rush to unleash his touchdown pass to Swann.

Dallas came back on a 34-yard touchdown pass from Roger Staubach to Percy Howard to pull within four points.

Then, with 1:22 to go, Pittsburgh gave the ball up on downs on the Dallas 39. Staubach picked up two first downs, but his desperation pass on the last play of the game was intercepted by Glen Edwards in the end zone.

Winning Coach--Chuck Noll.

Most Valuable Player--Lynn Swann.

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1977: SUPER BOWL XI

AT ROSE BOWL--103,438

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Oakland 0 16 3 13 32 Minnesota 0 0 7 7 14

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After a scoreless first quarter, Oakland scored 16 second-quarter points behind the running of Clarence Davis (who finished with 137 yards in 16 carries) and the passing of Ken Stabler.

Trailing, 19-0, in the third quarter, the Vikings scored on an eight-yard pass from Fran Tarkenton to Sammy White.

But on the ensuing drive, Stabler found Fred Biletnikoff for 48 yards to set up a two-yard plunge by veteran Pete Banaszak. Defensive back Willie Brown iced the game in the fourth quarter by intercepting a pass by Tarkenton and returning it 75 yards for the score.

Minnesota finished with 355 yards of offense, but most of them came when the outcome had been decided.

Winning Coach--John Madden.

Most Valuable Player--Fred Biletnikoff.

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1978: SUPER BOWL XII

AT NEW ORLEANS--75,583

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Dallas 10 3 7 7 27 Denver 0 0 10 0 10

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The Cowboys evened their Super Bowl record at 2-2 by taking advantage of eight Bronco turnovers. Dallas converted two interceptions into 10 points, and Efren Herrera’s 43-yard field goal gave them a 13-0 halftime lead.

Denver’s Jim Turner then kicked a 47-yard field goal. But later in the third quarter, Dallas wide receiver Butch Johnson made a diving catch in the end zone, completing a 45-yard play from Roger Staubach to put the Cowboys ahead, 20-3.

Denver again cut the lead to 10, this time on a one-yard run by Rob Lytle. But with 7:04 to play, fullback Robert Newhouse threw an option pass to Golden Richards for the final touchdown.

Staubach completed 17 of 25 passes for 183 yards and Tony Dorsett gained 66 yards in 15 carries.

Winning Coach--Tom Landry.

MVPs--Randy White, Harvey Martin.

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1979: SUPER BOWL XIII

AT MIAMI--79,484

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Pittsburgh 7 14 0 14 35 Dallas 7 7 3 14 31

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Touchdown passes from Terry Bradshaw to John Stallworth and Rocky Bleier in the first half gave Pittsburgh a 21-14 lead. Franco Harris ran 22 yards for a touchdown after Rafael Septien had cut Pittsburgh’s lead to 21-17 with a field goal.

Pittsburgh then seemingly put the game out of reach with less than seven minutes to play when Bradshaw connected with Lynn Swann for an 18-yard touchdown and a 35-17 lead.

Roger Staubach threw his second touchdown pass with 2:23 left, a seven-yard play to Billy Joe DuPree. The Cowboys recovered an onside kick and scored on Staubach’s third touchdown pass, this time to Butch Johnson, with 22 seconds left. Dallas’ bid for another onside kick recovery failed when Rocky Bleier fell on the kickoff with 17 seconds left.

Winning Coach--Chuck Noll.

Most Valuable Player--Terry Bradshaw.

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1980: SUPER BOWL XIV

AT ROSE BOWL--103,985

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L.A. Rams 7 6 6 0 19 Pittsburgh 3 7 7 14 31

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Trailing, 13-10, at halftime, Pittsburgh went ahead, 17-13, when Terry Bradshaw connected with Lynn Swann for a 47-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter.

On the Rams’ next possession, Vince Ferragamo responded with a 50-yard pass to Billy Waddy that moved the Rams to the Steeler 24. On the next play, Lawrence McCutcheon connected with Ron Smith on a halfback option pass that gave the Rams a 19-17 lead.

On Pittsburgh’s initial possession of the fourth quarter, Bradshaw lofted a 73-yard scoring pass to John Stallworth to put the Steelers in front to stay, 24-19.

A 45-yard pass from Bradshaw to Stallworth was the key play in Pittsburgh’s final scoring drive.

Winning Coach--Chuck Noll.

Most Valuable Player--Terry Bradshaw.

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1981: SUPER BOWL XV

AT NEW ORLEANS--76,135

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Oakland 14 0 10 3 27 Philadelphia 0 3 0 7 10

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Jim Plunkett’s two first-quarter touchdown passes, including a Super Bowl-record 80-yard play to Kenny King, helped the Raiders become the first wild-card team to win the Super Bowl.

Philadelphia never got on track until late in the third quarter.

Linebacker Rod Martin set up Oakland’s first touchdown with his first of three interceptions. Before the first quarter ended, the Raiders increased their lead to 14-0 when Plunkett connected with King near midfield and the running back outraced the Eagle defense.

In all, Plunkett completed 13 of 21 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns. The game ended a storybook season for Plunkett. He took over as Raider quarterback and won nine of the last 11 regular-season games.

Winning Coach--Tom Flores.

Most Valuable Player--Jim Plunkett.

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1982: SUPER BOWL XVI

AT PONTIAC, MICH.--81,270

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San Francisco 7 13 0 6 26 Cincinnati 0 0 7 14 21

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Ray Wersching kicked a Super Bowl record-tying four field goals to help lift the 49ers to victory.

The 49ers built a game-record 20-0 halftime lead on the strength of two long touchdown drives and two field goals by Wersching. Joe Montana capped an 11-play, 68-yard drive with a one-yard run to open the scoring; fullback Earl Cooper caught an 11-yard scoring pass from Montana to cap a Super Bowl record 92-yard, 12-play drive, and Wersching kicked field goals of 22 and 26 yards.

The Bengals came back in the second half, narrowing the margin to 20-14 on Ken Anderson’s five-yard run and four-yard scoring pass to Dan Ross. But Wersching connected on fourth-quarter field goals of 40 and 23 yards to increase the 49ers’ lead to 26-14.

Winning Coach--Bill Walsh.

Most Valuable Player--Joe Montana.

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1983: SUPER BOWL XVII

AT ROSE BOWL--103,667

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Miami 7 10 0 0 17 Washington 0 10 3 14 27

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Fullback John Riggins had a Super Bowl-record 166 yards in 38 carries to spark the Redskins to a come-from-behind victory over the Dolphins.

Riggins gave the Redskins their first lead with 10:01 remaining when he ran 43 yards off left tackle for a touchdown on a fourth-and-one play. The Dolphins had built a 17-10 halftime lead on a 76-yard touchdown pass from David Woodley to Jim Cefalo in the first quarter, a 20-yard field goal by Uwe von Schamann midway through the second quarter and a Super Bowl-record 98-yard kickoff return by Fulton Walker just before halftime.

The Dolphins gained 176 yards, and only 34 in the second half. The victory gave the Redskins their first NFL title since 1942.

Winning Coach--Joe Gibbs.

Most Valuable Player--John Riggins.