Super Bowl III - the Jets Matt Snell rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown in New York's upset of the NFL Champion Colts. Here Colts linebacker Dennis Gaubatz moves in to attempt a stop.
Matt Snell & Dennis Gaubatz, Jets-Colts Super Bowl III
Packers Jim Taylor and Chiefs Sherrill Headrick come face-to-face in Super Bowl I. The Packers were crowned World Champions this day with a 35-10 win. The Packer blockers are Jerry Kramer and Bob Skoronski while Chief #85 is Chuck Hurston.
Jim Taylor, Packers and Sherrill Headrick, Chiefs - Super Bowl I
From The Packers Super Bowl II win the 1968. Ray Nitschke puts the hit on Raiders runner Hewritt Dixon. Willie Wood is Packer #24.
Ray Nitschke upends Hewritt Dixon in Super Bowl II
Terry Bradshaw picks up 17 yards on a run to end the first half of Super Bowl IX as Pittsburgh holds on to a slim 2-0 lead. Bradshaw, while his numbers were not extravagant, began to silence alot of critics with a 9 of 14 day for 96 yards a touchdown and no interceptions in the 16-6 Pittsburgh win.
Terry Bradshaw and Wally Hilgenberg, Super Bowl IX
Mid-way through the second quarter of Super Bowl IV Jim Marsalis separated Vikings receiver John Henderson from the ball which was in turn snatched up by Chiefs Hall of Famer Johnny Robinson. The Chiefs ended up forcing a total of 5 turnovers in route to a 23-7 win.
Johnny Robinson Interception Super Bowl IV
Giants' quarterback Phil Simms looks downfield while completing 22 of 25 passes in Super Bowl XXI Sunday. (Bear Report photo by Vernon Biever)
Phil Simms, New York Giants Super Bowl Quarterback
Packers Hall of Famer Henry Jordan puts the stop to Chiefs runner Mike Garrett in Super Bowl I. Chiefs Jim Tyrer, #77 can be seen in the back as well as Ed Budde, and Packers #71, Linebacker Lee Roy Caffey #60 & Bob Jeter, #21 are also present.
Henry Jordan stops Mike Garett, Super Bowl I
Joe Theismann gets past AJ Duhe and Kim Bokamper for some positive yardage in Super Bowl XVII. Coming up to stop him is veteran safety Lyle Blackwood.
Joe Theismann Scrambles against Miami in Super Bowl XVII
Packer Willie Davis moves in on Raiders Hewritt Dixon in Super Bowl II.
Willie Davis pursues Hewritt Dixon in Super Bowl II
Super Bowl XII co-MVP Harvey Martin gets to Denver's Norris Weese. Martin had a pair of sacks in Dallas' 27-10 win. It's reported that the whole Dallas defense was considered for the MVP award but had to settle on 2 recipients - that being Martin and defensive tackle Randy White.
Harvey Martin Sacks Norris Weese in Super Bowl XII
Chiefs running back Mike Garrett blasts past Jim Marshall and Alan Page to score in the second quarter to put Kansas City up 16-0 in Super Bowl IV.
Mike Garrett scores against Jim Marshall and Alan Page in Super Bowl IV
Dolphin Paul Warfield is sandwiched between a pair of Dallas Cowboys defenders in Super Bowl VI. Warfield had 4 catches for 39 yards in a losing effort as the Cowboys came out on top of a 24-3 win.
Paul Warfield stopped by Dallas Defenders in Super Bowl VI
Redskins runner Larry Brown comes face to face with Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez.
Manny Fernandez, Dolphins and Larry Brown, Redskins
Packers Great Willie Davis puts some pressure on Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson in Super Bowl I. The Packers won the first ever Super Bowl in 1967 by dominating the Chiefs with a 35-10 win. The Packers defense had 6 sacks and an interception.
Willie Davis rushing Len Dawson in Super Bowl I
Larry Cole of the Dallas Cowboys gets the best of his opponent (Dan Sullivan??) here is Super Bowl V to put some heat on Colts Super-Sub Earl Morrall after Morrall replaced an injured Johnny Unitas. Morrall played well enough to ensure a Colts victory to capture the NFL Title for the 1970 season. #75 is Baltimore guard John Williams.
Larry Cole pressures Earl Morrall in Super Bowl V
Dolphins Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti moves in with lineman Jim Riley to stop Duane Thomas of the Cowboys in Super Bowl VI. Thomas led all runners this day with 95 yards and a touchdown to help the Cowboys to a 24-3 win.
Nick Buoniconti and Jim Riley move in on Duane Thomas in Super Bowl VI
Vikings runningback Chuck Foreman gets behind Viking veterans Ed White and Grady Alderman in Super Bowl VIII. The 1973 Rookie of the Year had a tough afternoon against the Miami defense. The Dolphins held him to but 45 Total Yards on a total of 12 touches.
Chuck Foreman behind Ed White and Grady Alderman in Super Bowl VIII
Super Bowl VII - Jim Kiick takes the handoff from Bob Giese as he tries the Washington Redskin defense. Kiick scored the second of Miami's 2 touchdowns that day in the Dolphins 14-10 win over Washington that day. The Dolphins would finish the 1972 season undefeated. Bob Kuechenberg is in the foreground as Redskin Manny Sistrunk is tangled up with who appears to be center Jim Langer.
Jim Kiick carries against the Redskins in Super Bowl VII
George Andrie gets a big hit on Johnny Unitas during the second quarter of Super Bowl V. The collision sent Unitas to the sideline for the rest of the game - but all this was after he had connected with tight end John Mackey for a 75-yard strike.
George Andrie hits Johnny Unitas in Super Bowl V
Raiders and Packers in Super Bowl II. Daryle Lamonica gets hit hard as he passes by the Packers defense (Lionel Aldridge maybe?). Packer Henry Jordan #74 is in the middle as Gene Upshaw (#63) and Jim Otto (#00) can be seen as well.
Daryle Lamonica is brought down by the Green Bay Defense in Super Bowl II
After stating just 2 games for the Redskins during the 1987 season Doug Williams was given the starting nod in the playoffs guiding Washington to victories over the Bears and the Vikings to take the NFC title before setting records in the blowout of the Broncos in Super Bowl XXII.
Doug Williams Redskins QB Super Bowl XXII
Fullback Matt Snell helped make sure Joe Namath's Super Bowl III guarantee came true. Many felt his performance of 121 yards rushing and scoring the Jets sole touchdown was indeed MVP worthy. Here he carries as linebacker Dennis Gaubatz (#53) and safety Rich Volk (#21) move in.
Matt Snell, Jets and Dennis Gaubatz & Rich Volk of the Colts in Super Bowl III
Cowboy defenders Randy White and Charlie Waters look on as Craig Morton has just thrown one of his 2 interceptions of Super Bowl XII. The overpowering Dallas defense sacked Denver quarterbacks 4 times and forced 8 turnovers and held the Broncos offense to a total of 182 yards of offense.
Randy White & Charlie Waters force Craig Morton into throwing an Interception in Super Bowl XII
Roger Staubach takes off in Super Bowl VI with Dolphins Pro Bowler Bill Stanfill in close proximity. Staubach connected on 12 of 19 passes for 2 touchdowns and 119 yards.
Roger Staubach of the Cowboys and Bill Stanfill of the Dolphins in Super Bowl VI
Redskins Billy Kilmer in Super Bowl VII.
Billy Kilmer, Washington Redskins - 1972 NFL
The MVP of Super Bowl X makes one of here 4 catches against Cowboy Mark Washington. This was a 53-yarder. Those 4 grabs gave Swann a total of 161 yards and a touchdown as the Steelers won 21-17 and held on to their NFL crown for another year.
Lynn Swann makes a catch against Mark Washington in Super Bowl X
Packers Boyd Dowler and Ken Bowman in Super Bowl II
Action from the Chiefs-Vikings showdown in Super Bowl IV. Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson gets protection from running back Wendell Hayes as Vikings Carl Eller and Alan Page close in.
Carl Eller and Alan Page rushing Len Dawson in Super Bowl IV
From Super Bowl X, Dallas veteran running back Preston Pearson finds a bit a running room against Steelers linebacker Jack Ham. Pearson a touchdown against Pittsburgh but the Steelers would claim the title 21-17.
Preston Pearson carries against Jack Ham and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X
Colts and Jets - Super Bowl III. Jets halfback runs away from Colt Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Curtis. Snell had a big day 121 yards on 30 carries with a touchdown.
Matt Snell, Jets & Mike Curtis, Colts 1968 Super Bowl III
Buck Buchanan's contribution to the conversation is ignored as the ref signals a touchdown as Dave Osborn scores. The TD cut the Chief's lead to 16-7 in the 3rd quarter. It's the closest MInnesota would get as Kansas City would go on to win 23-7. #67 is longtime vet Grady Alderman who played 15 years in the NFL.
Dave Osborn Scores against Buck Buchanan and the Chiefs in Super Bowl IV
A confident Kenny Stabler gets set behind his center Dave Dalby in Super Bowl XI. Stabler and his Raiders remained in complete control of the game as Oakland defeated the Minnesota Vikings 32-14.
Ken Stabler sets up behind Center Dave Dalby Super Bowl XI
Mike Bass scores the Redskins only points during Super Bowl VII. Bass picked off a desperation pass by Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian (#1) and returned it 49 yards in the 4th quarter. It was Washington's only score of the game.
Garo Yepremian chasing Mike Bass in Super Bowl VII
Miami Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian watches as his attempted field goal is blocked in Super Bowl VII. Yepremian ended up scooping up his blocked kicked and attempted a desperation pass that was picked off by Mike Bass and returned for the Redskins only score in the game. That's Earl Morrall - #15 who was holding for Yepremian.
Garo Yepremian's kick is blocked by Bill Brundige in Super Bowl VII
Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw passing in Super Bowl X. It was around this time Bradshaw was starting to silence his critics and become the quarterback Pittsburgh had hoped for when he was drafted in 1970. That looks like Harvey Martin (#79) coming in from behind.
Terry Bradshaw, Super Bowl X Against the Dallas Cowboys
Jets running back Matt Snell looks like he's ready to throw down as exhibits some determined pass blocking for QB Joe Namath.
Matt Snell pass blocking for Joe Namath in Super Bowl III
Bubba Smith gets to Joe Namath and hits his passing arm before he can follow through. Also applying pressure in Namath's face is Billy Ray Smith as well.
Bubba Smith hits Joe Namath in Super Bowl III
One of the few bright moments of the Colts in Super Bowl III. Running Back Tom Matte breaks into the open field on a 58-yard gallop to the Jets 16 in the 2nd quarter. Unfortunately, 2 plays later Earl Morrall threw a interception to Johnny Sample in New York's endzone.
Tom Matte 58-yard run in Super Bowl III vs the Jets
Chiefs QB Len Dawson gets good protection behind the likes of Ed Budde & Jim Tyer in Super Bowl I. The story behind this picture is this is the play where Dawson hit running back Curtis McClinton for the Chiefs lone touchdown of the game.
The Packers shown here are #60 - linebacker Lee Roy Caffey and defensive tackle Henry Jordan (#74).
Len Dawson behind Jim Tyrer & Ed Budde with Lee Roy Caffey & Henry Jordan of the Packers in Super Bowl 1
Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw is knocked down and out of the game by Cowboys Safety Cliff Harris in Super Bowl X. Bradshaw made it count connecting with Lynn Swann for a 64-yard strike. The 4th quarter score put the game out of reach of the Cowboys as Pittsburgh went on to win their second straight Super Bowl.
#63 is Cowboy Defensive Tackle Larry Cole and Steeler #72 is Guard Gerry Mullins.
Cliff Harris & Larry Cole Hit Terry Bradshaw during Super Bowl X
Redskins QB Billy Kilmer throws a bit off balance thanks to pressure from Dolphins defender Vern Den Herder. In Super Bowl VII the Miami defense kept heat on Kilmer all day forcing 3 interceptions and sacking him twice. The Dolphins came out on top 14-7 and finished the 1972 NFL with a total of 17 wins and no losses.
Vern Den Herder of the Dolphins rushing Billy Kilmer in Super Bowl VII
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert puts the finishing touches on Cowboys runner Tony Dorsett. In Super Bowl XIII 2 of the most recognized teams of the 1970s met to determine who would be champions. The Steelers held out despite a furious Cowboy rally in the 4th quarter to win their third title.
Jack Lambert stops Tony Dorsett Super Bowl XIII
Redskins great Larry Brown gains yardage against the Dolphins defense in Super Bowl VII. Brown had 72 yards on teh ground and another 26 receiving in the Redskin loss.
Larry Brown carries against Miami in Super Bowl VII
Super Bowl XIII - The Steelers Terry Bradshaw drops behind his O-line of Sam Davis (#57) and Mike Webster (#52) while Cowboys defenders Randy White (#54) & DD Lewis (#50) rreact accordingly. Pittsburgh would come out on top in this one 35-31.
Terry Bradshaw of the Steelers, Randy White of the Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII
All Raiders Jim Otto (#00) and Daryle Lamonica (#3) can do is watch as Herb Adderley returns a 60-yard 4th quarter interception for a touchdown to secure a win for the Packers in Super Bowl II.
Herb Adderley Super Bowl II Touchdown
Willie Lanier gets a big interception in Super Bowl IV against the Vikings. Also shown are linebacker Bobby Bell (#78) and Safety Johnny Robinson (#42).
Super Bowl IV Interception by Willie Lanier with Bobby Bell and Johnny Robinson
Kansas City Chiefs Middle linebacker Wil;lie Lanier (#63) intercepts a Joe Kapp pass in the second half of Super Bowl IV. Also pictured are #78 - Bobby Bell and #42 Johnny Robinson. Robinson also had a big interception in teh 4th quarter.
Willie Lanier's Interception Super Bowl IV
The Hall of Fame receiver scores on a 64-yard in Super Bowl X against the Cowboys. Swann had a incredible game with 4 catches and 161 yards including this touchdown here.
Lynn Swann scores in Super Bowl X
Earl Morrall was the NFL's MVP in 1968 after stepping in for an injured Johnny Unitas and leading the Colts to an NFL Championship. Unfortunately, he couldn't reproduce that success against the Jets defense in Super Bowl III.
Here Jets defensive end Verlon Biggs applies pressure as Morrall gets the pass off.
Earl Morrall under pressure from Verlon Biggs in Super Bowl III
With 4 touchdown passes and 340 passing yards was named Super Bowl XXII MVP in the 42-10 smashing of the Denver Broncos.
Doug Williams, Super Bowl XXII MVP
From the Dolphin's Super Bowl VII victory in 1973 - Miami quarterback Bob Griese drops back as fullback Larry Csonka swings out to the flat.
Bob Griese drops back to pass in Super Bowl VII
The Raiders Tight End had 4 catches and a touchdown in the Super Bowl XI victory over the Vikings
Dave Casper, Raiders Tight End Super Bowl XI
Gaining ground against the Vikings in Super Bowl IX
Franco Harris, Steelers Super Bowl Fullback
LA Raiders runner Marcus Allen (#32) out runs the Redskins defense on this 3rd quarter 74-yard touchdown run in Super Bowl XVIII to put the Raiders ahead 35-9 and effectively dashing any hopes of a Washington comeback.
Marcus Allen on his Super Bowl XVIII Touchdown Run
While it was Namath that was awarded the MVP for Super Bowl III, Jet running back Matt Snell had a pretty productive day himself. 121 yards on 30 carries and a touchdown. He also caught 4 passes too.
Matt Snell takes a handoff from Joe Namath in Super Bowl III
The Raiders quarterback gets the pass off under some heat from Packer defensive lineman Henry Jordan (#74)
Daryle Lamonica under pressure from Henry Jordan of the Packers
5 seasons as Colt - "unofficially" credited with 43 sacks.
Bubba Smith, Colts Defensive Lineman
Super Bowl III - Jets QB Joe Namath gets a pass off under some heavy pressure from the Colts Bubba Smith.
Bubba Smith puts the Pressure on Joe Namath in Super Bowl III
Former team mates in college at LSU, Johnny Robinson of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jim Taylor of the Packers meet up in Pro Football's first ever Super Bowl in 1967. The result was a resounding victory for Green Bay.
Johnny Robinson and Jimmy Taylor - Super Bowl 1
Another image of Pittsburgh's 35-31 win over the Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII. MVP Terry Bradshaw looks to dump off a pass to running back Rocky Bleier (#20) as Franco Harris (#32) provides blocking. DD Lewis (#50) makes an attempt to get into position to defend.
Terry Bradshaw looks to Pass to Rocky Bleier
Two NFL Dynasties squared off in 1979 at Super Bowl XIII. It was the second time in 3 seasons the Cowboys and Steelers met for the NFL Championship. Each team already had 2 titles already and Super Bowl 13 would end with Pittsburgh outlasting Dallas 35-31. The picture here is features some of the truly great names of NFL History - In the Steelers backfield we have #20 - Rocky Bleier, #12 - MVP Terry Bradshaw and #32 - Franco Harris. On the Steelers line are #55 - John Kolb, #57 - Sam Davis, #52 - Mike Webster, #72 -Gerry Mullins & #74 Ray Pinney. On the other side of the ball we have #50 - DD Lewis, #72 - Ed "Too Tall" Jones, #63 - Larry Cole, #54 - Randy White, #56 - Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson and on the ground - Harvey Martin (#79). All total there are 4 Hall of Famers pictured. Bradshaw, Harris and Webster of the Steelers and White of the Cowboys.
The Pittsburgh Steeler Offense vs the Dallas Cowboys Defense during Super Bowl XIII
Dropping back to pass against the Rams in Super Bowl XIV behind a wall set up by his offensive line. Pictured for the Steelers are Jon Kolb (#55), Ted Petersen (#66), Mike Webster (#52) and Larry Brown (#79). Ram defenders Greg Brudzinski (#59) and Fred Dryer (#89) make a bee-line for Bradshaw. Franco Harris (#32) is at the lower right-hand corner.
Terry Bradshaw Drops Back to Pass in Super Bowl XIV
Standing tall in the pocket about to deliver. Colts blockers Bill Curry (#50), Dan Sullivan (#71) and Bob Vogel (#72) keep Cowboy defenders Larry Cole (#63) and George Andrie (#66) at bay.
Earl Morrall Baltimore Colts Quarterback 1968-1971
Under the heavy pressure of the Jets Jerry Philbin in Super Bowl III
Earl Morrall Under the Rush of Gerry Philbin in Super Bowl III
After shaking off the efforts of Redskin defender Ken Coffey Allen rips offs a record setting 74-yard touchdown run id Super Bowl XVIII.
Marcus Allen's 74 Yard Touchdown Run in Super Bowl XVIII
Super Bowl III - Jets and the Colts. Here he scores the first points of the game, a 4-yard run in the 2nd quarter to give the Jets a lead they would never gave up. All in all he ended up with 121 yards rushing, 4 catches and 40 yards receiving.
Matt Snell of the NY Jets scores in Super Bowl III
Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Lynn Swann breaks away from the Cowboys Mike Barnes for a big gain in Super Bowl VIII.
Lynn Swann in Super Bowl VIII
Super Bowl III - Joe Namath hands off to Matt Snell
Joe Namath and Matt Snell in Super Bowl III
Lynn Swann
While 1977 was a year of revitalization for him, Super Bowl X may have been one of the worst games in his career. He was intercepted 4 times, sacked 4 times and finished with a 0.0 passer rating - 15 attempts - 4 completions - 39 yards - no touchdowns. Here he goes down under the rush of Dallas Cowboy defender Randy Hughes
Craig Morton sacked by Cowboy Randy Hughes