AMERICANA / 5 UNFORGETTABLE SUPER BOWL MOMENTS

WORTH REMEMBERING. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Max McGee runs toward the end zone in Super Bowl I as the Packers defeated the Chiefs 35-10 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 15, 1967. John Biever image.

In case you forgot them. 

 GUEST BLOG / By PillartoPost.org's NostraThomas--These five iconic images represent some of the most dramatic moments in NFL history, spanning over 60 years of Super Bowl excellence. 

• Joe Namath’s "No. 1" Exit (Super Bowl III, 1969) 

--The Moment: After famously "guaranteeing" a victory during the week, Jets quarterback Joe Namath was photographed triumphantly trotting off the field wagging his index finger. 

--Context: On January 12, 1969, the New York Jets pulled off one of the greatest upsets in sports history, defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Colts 16–7. Image by NFL icon photographer John Bieler. 

• Don Shula’s Victory Ride (Super Bowl VII, 1973) 

--The Moment: Head coach Don Shula was hoisted onto the shoulders of his players for a victory lap across the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. 

--Context: On January 14, 1973, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins 14–7 to complete a 17–0 record, which remains the only perfect season in NFL history. 

• Lynn Swann’s "Levitating Leap" (Super Bowl X, 1976) 

--The Moment: A stunning image captured Steelers receiver Lynn Swann horizontal in mid-air, making a 53-yard acrobatic "circus catch" while tumbling over Cowboys defender Mark Washington. 

--Context: Played on January 18, 1976, Swann’s performance (161 yards and a TD) earned him MVP honors as Pittsburgh won 21–17. 

• David Tyree’s Helmet Catch (Super Bowl XLII, 2008) 

--The Moment: Wide receiver David Tyree leaped to secure a pass from Eli Manning by pinning the football against the crown of his helmet while being draped by Rodney Harrison. 

--Context: On February 3, 2008, this miraculous 32-yard gain kept the Giants' final drive alive, eventually leading to a 17–14 upset that spoiled the Patriots' bid for a perfect season. 

• Malcolm Butler’s Goal-Line Interception (Super Bowl XLIX, 2015) 

--The Moment: Rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler was photographed jumping the route and snatching the ball at the goal line directly in front of Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette. 

--Context: With 20 seconds remaining on February 1, 2015, the Seahawks famously chose to pass from the 1-yard line instead of handing the ball to Marshawn Lynch. Butler's pick sealed a 28–24 victory for the New England Patriots. 

 NFL'S MOST EMBARASSING SUPER BOWL PLAY 

• Garo’s Gaffe: The Failed Pass Attempt (Super Bowl VII, 1973) 

--The Moment: After his field goal attempt was blocked, Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian scrambled to pick up the loose ball. Instead of falling on it, he tried to throw a desperate forward pass. The ball slipped from his hand, and as he tried to bat it away, it went straight to Washington defender Mike Bass, who returned it 49 yards for a touchdown. 

--Context: On January 14, 1973, the Miami Dolphins were leading 14–0 and looking to secure a 17–0 shutout to match their 17–0 season. The play cut the lead to 14–7 with just over two minutes left, causing coach Don Shula to nearly have a "heart attack" on the sideline.

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