Super Bowl
The Super Bowl has become the biggest sporting event in the country, but
its beginnings were rather humble. The first game was played in front of
thousands of empty seats at the L.A. Coliseum. Soon after, though, pro football's championship game had captivated the public.
Follow
the big game's evolution from sport to spectacle with the Sporting News'
year-by-year history.
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OTHER FEATURES:
» Troy Aikman:
The last place you'll find Troy Aikman is at the top of the career passing yards chart. And don't look for him among the most prolific touchdown throwers, scramblers or comeback quarterbacks.
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» John Elway:
One good thing about the delay of John Elway's retirement speech is that it gives us plenty to time to reminisce.
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» Tom Landry:
Landry, 75, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and coach of the Dallas Cowboys for the better part of three decades.
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» Dan Marino:
Dan Marino has a ring. It is for winning the 1984 AFC title. It is buried somewhere in his home, as far out of sight and memory as possible.
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» Walter Payton:
He can't even go down when he's hit. He can't miss a game when he's hurt, or even a play. He can't even get up slowly.
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» Barry Sanders:
This is a sad day for football.You can only hope Barry Sanders realizes he is hurting a lot of people by retiring.
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» Steve Young:
The first problem for defenses is a rifle left arm that can pick them apart with deadly accuracy. But don't forget the powerful legs that keep Steve Young out of harm's way and break the will of frustrated opponents at crucial moments.
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» 100 Greatest NFL Players:
A Dick Butkus forearm shiver. A Joe Montana spiral. A Jerry Rice double move. An LT bull-rush. Walter Payton's jukes. A Jim Brown power run. . . . Not only has TSN dared pick the 100 greatest pro football players of the century, it has ranked them according to the talent, passion and excitement they brought to the field and the emotion they stirred among generations of fans.
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» Exhilirating Moments:
Some sports moments become frozen in time; years later, fans remember where they were when they heard the news or saw the play.
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» Almanac:
A one-stop resource for basic information on the champions, award winners, and record
holders in the sport.
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» Football's 100 Greatest Players
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College Football:
» Every Saturday in Autumn
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