Originally created 01/15/06

Super Bowl Champions Capsules



1973 Super Bowl VII: Miami (17-0) - The Dolphins became - and remain - the only undefeated team in NFL history. The two-headed monster of Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris combined for more 2,100 rushing yards and 18 TDs. Former Georgia standout Jake Scott recorded two interceptions and was named Super Bowl MVP in the 14-7 win over Washington.

1975 Super Bowl IX: Pittsburgh (13-3-1) - Led by "Mean" Joe Greene and the "Steel Curtain" defense, the Steelers won their first of four Super Bowls.

1976 Super Bowl X: Pittsburgh (15-2) - Quarterback Terry Bradshaw and receivers Lynn Swann and John Stallworth start to come into their own and take the offens ive burden off running back Franco Harris. The Super Bowl featured one of the greatest catches, with Swann's 53-yard juggling reception.

1977 Super Bowl XI: Oakland (16-1) - Led by the AFC's top-rated passer in Ken Stabler, along with receivers Cliff Branch and Fred Biletnikoff and future Hall of Fame linemen Art Shell and Gene Upshaw, the Raiders rolled over the Vikings. Coach John Madden won his only Super Bowl.

1979 Super Bowl XIII: Pittsburgh (17-2) - Quarterback Terry Bradshaw had his finest season, throwing for almost 3,000 yards and 28 touchdowns en route to winning MVP honors. Bradshaw set Super Bowl records for passing yards and touchdowns and won the game's MVP honors.

1990 Super Bowl XXIV: San Francisco (17-2) - Montana recorded the highest passer rating in NFL history (112.4) and won the MVP award, while Rice accumulated almost 1,500 receiving yards, Taylor 1,000 receiving yards and Craig 1,000 rushing yards. The 49ers scored 71 points in two playoff games and rocked Denver with the most points scored in a Super Bowl game (55).

1997 Super Bowl XXXI: Green Bay (16-3) - Quarterback Brett Favre won his second consecutive MVP award after throwing for almost 3,900 yards and a record 39 touchdown passes. The "Minister of Defense" Reggie White recorded three sacks in the Super Bowl, while Desmond Howard had a key kick return 99 yards for a touchdown.

1999 Super Bowl XXXIII: Denver (17-2) - Davis again put up stellar numbers, rushing for 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns. The ageless Elway had plenty of targets in 1,000-yard Pro Bowl receivers Ed McCaffrey and Rod Smith and Pro Bowl tight end Sharpe.