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Best of the Best: The Chrony's Top 10 Super Bowls of All-Time
Issue date: 1/30/04 Section: Sports

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WIDE RIGHT

SB XXV: Giants 20, Bills 19

Jan. 27, 1991

The heartbreaker of all heartbreakers: Scott Norwood's infamous shank of a 47-yard game winning field goal attempt shattered the Bills faithful and served as a precursor for a string of Super Bowl losses.

A back-and-forth battle between the heavily favored Bills and upstart Giants was dominated by running backs Ottis Anderson (the eventual MVP) and Thurman Thomas, but came down to the kicking game. Norwood's last second attempt remains one of the most heart-stopping moments in sports history.



THE GUARANTEE

SB III: Jets 16, Colts 7

Jan. 12, 1969

Joe Namath cemented his name in the annals of sports legend with his guaranteed victory over the overwhelming favorites, the Baltimore Colts.

The Jets dominated the scoreboard in the first three quarters and staved off a mini comeback by the Colts in a game that cemented the Super Bowl as a cultural icon and honorary national holiday.



THE COMEBACK

SB XXIII: 49ers 20, Bengals 16

Jan. 22, 1989

The underdog Bengals looked poised and ready to end the Niners' dynasty, but the greatest quarterback in league history had other plans. Down 16-13 and at his own 8-yard line with 3:20 to play, Joe Montana calmly marched his team 92 yards to paydirt, connecting with John Taylor for a 10-yard TD strike that sealed San Francisco's fourth championship of the '80s.



ORANGE CRUSH

SB XXXII: Broncos 31, Packers 24

Jan. 25, 1998

Long chided for his postseason futility, legendary quarterback John Elway finally caught that elusive championship, upsetting the defending champion Packers in a beginning-to-end thriller.

After Brett Favre and the Pack tied the game at 24 early in the fourth quarter, Elway engineered a game-winning drive capped off by MVP Terrell Davis' SB-record third touchdown run.

BRIDESMAIDS AGAIN

SB X: Steelers 21, Cowboys 17

Jan. 18, 1976

The Pittsburgh Steelers became the third team to win back-to-back titles, coming from behind to beat the powerful Dallas Cowboys, thanks in large part to two circus catches by MVP Lynn Swann, including a 64-yard touchdown catch from Terry Bradshaw.

Cowboys QB Roger Staubach threw three interceptions, including one in the end zone on the final play of the game that ended his team's late rally.



THE CROWN BALL

SB XXXVI: Patriots 20, Rams 17

Feb. 3, 2002

The game that firmly put Tom Brady on the map, the Cinderella Patriots, led by übercoach Bill Belichick, pull off the massive upset of the explosive St. Louis Rams, who couldn't seem to handle the Pats' defense.

While Brady was the game's MVP, the win was secured by cornerback Ty Law-who returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown and helped shut down the standout Ram wideouts-and kicker Adam Vinatieri, who booted the game winner through the uprights as time wound down.



ONE YARD SHORT

SB XXXIV: Rams 23, Titans 16

Jan. 30, 2000

In what is already remembered as one of the edge-of-your-seat moments in sports history, Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson catches a slant pass deep in Rams territory with only seconds remaining and with a chance to send the game to overtime, but is stopped just short of the end zone by Mike Jones, even as Dyson stretches the ball as close to the goal line as he can.

Kurt Warner caps off his Cinderella season with the game's MVP award.



THE RIG

SB XVII: Redskins 27, Dolphins 17

Jan. 30, 1983

Behind the greatest rushing performance in Super Bowl history, John Riggins sets a record with 166 yards, returning the Redskins to prominence with their first title since 1942.

It wasn't easy, though, as the Skins came from behind and had to score two fourth-quarter touchdowns to secure victory over the 'Phins.

THE BLUNDER BOWL

SB V: Colts 16, Cowboys 13

Jan. 17, 1971

In what came to be known as the "Blunder Bowl" and one of the ugliest games in league history, the Colts and Cowboys combined for 11 turnovers in a game that never seemed to be in control by anybody. Jim O'Brien finally put an end to the madness with a game-winning 32-yard field goal, as legendary Cowboys defensive tackle Bob Lilly launched his helmet into the air in disgust and frustration.

True to the game's wacky turnout, Dallas linebacker Chuck Howley becomes the first and only losing player to be named the Super Bowl MVP.



PERFECTION

SB XXI: Giants 39, Broncos 20

Jan. 25, 1987

The Broncos and Giants played to the narrowest halftime margin in the game's history, a 10-9 advantage for the Broncos.

But it was New York field general Phil Simms who took over in the second half, putting on one of the greatest performances in postseason history, completing 22 of 25 passes (a SB record for completion percentage) and three touchdowns as the Giants-led by head coach Bill Parcells-began to run away with what would be their first championship since 1956.

Orange crush? 7 points isn't exactly a blowout. Besides wasn't that the name of the 77' defense?

It was an exciting game, but you're right, it was far from a blowout.  Besides, by that time, they Broncos had changed their jerseys to blue. 

Does anyone realize that "Orange Crush" is the nickname for the Denver Broncos, and it doesn't mean "a blowout" in this context?

One of my personal favorite Super Bowls was when the 49ers lit up the Super Bowl all over the shitty San Diego Chargers, who were the worst team to ever make a Super Bowl, IMO.

^^^

That Superbowl was one of the best for me because it premiered the Budweiser frogs commercials. ;D

The best Super Bowl ever was the Panthers and Patriots.

There were no guarantee's or one yard short of the td, but the entire game was entertaining. It was a great matchup.

I think that the Patriots beating the Rams was probably the best I've ever seen.