A look back at past Super Bowls

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  • MIAMI, : Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy, symbol of the champions of the NFL, after winning Super Bowl XXXIII 31 January in Miami, FL. The Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-19 for their second consecutive championship. Elway was named Most Valuable Player of the game. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read TIM CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
  • ST LOUIS, : St. Louis Rams' quarterback Kurt Warner throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 January, 2000, at the Trans World Dome in St. Louis, MO. The Rams beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11-6 to advance to Superbowl XXXIV against the Tennessee Titans in Atlanta, GA to be played on 30 January, 2000. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)
  • HOUSTON, UNITED STATES: Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after winning Super Bowl XXXVIII, 01 February 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 to win the game. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)
  • TEMPE, UNITED STATES: Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith celebrates his two-yard rushing touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers 28 January during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. AFP PHOTO/Timothy CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
  • Detroit, UNITED STATES: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher holds the Vince Lombardi trophy after his team won Super Bowl XL, 21-10 against the Seattle Seahawks 05 February 2006 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/JEFF HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)
  • JACKSONVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 6: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots holds up the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 24-21. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
  • NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES: New England Patriots fullback Keith Byars (R) holds the football in the air after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXXI 26 January at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
  • HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 1: Wide receiver Deion Branch #83 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammate Tom Brady #12 after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
  • 25 Jan 1998: Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers sets to throw a pass against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Al Bel
  • 29 JAN 1995: SAN FRANCISCO WIDE RECEIVER JERRY RICE ACKNOWLEDGES THE CROWD AFTER THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS DEFEATED THE SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 49-26 IN SUPER BOWL XXIX AT JOE ROBBIE STADIUM IN MIAMI, FLORIDA. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell/ALLSPORT
  • Wide receiver Michael Irvin of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after what was thought to be a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
  • 28 Jan 2001: Quarterback Trent Dilfer #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates during Super Bowl XXXV against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens won 34-7. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck/ALLSPORT
  • SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 26: Keenan McCardell #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaps in the air as he dunks the football over the goal post to celebrate after catching an eight yard pass for his second touchdown against the Oakland Raiders to give the Buccaneers a 26-3 lead at 5:36 of the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXVII on January 26, 2003 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Buccaneers defeated the Raiders 48-21. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
  • SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 26: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates the victory over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII at Qualcomm Stadium on January 26, 2003 in San Diego, California. The Buccaneers won 48-21. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images
  • 28 Jan 2001: Trent Dilfer #8 of the Baltimore Ravens holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
  • MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
  • TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy in the locker room after defeating the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Steelers won the game by a score of 27-23. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
  • TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after they won 27-23 the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
  • MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with his son Baylen Brees after defeating the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants defeated the Patriots by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
  • ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06: Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after winning Super Bowl XLV 31-25 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
  • ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 06: Aaron Rodgers #12 and Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers of the Green Bay Packers holds the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 during Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
  • TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Ryan Clark #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers lies on the field as he celebrates their 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
  • MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 04: Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, next to head coach Tony Dungy, after the Colts 29-17 win against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
  • 12 Jan 1991: Linebacker Cornelius Bennett of the Buffalo Bills blocks New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler's pass during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Giants won the game, 20-19.
  • TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 27: Whitney Houston sings the National Anthem before a game with the New York Giants taking on the Buffalo Bills prior to Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium on January 27, 1991 in Tampa, Florida. The Giants won 20-19. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
  • NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 28: Wide receiver Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won 55-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi in his college coaching days. Lombardi returned to Fordham University in 1947 to coach the freshman teams in football and basketball. The following year he served as an assistant coach for Fordham's varsity football team. (Photo by Fordham University/Getty Images)
  • GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 17 0 14 after Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
  • NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 28: Wide receiver Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers counts his Super Bowl record three touchdown receptions as he poses for a photo in Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won 55-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
    
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The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League, the highest level of professional American football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year.