Super Bowl 44 between the Saints and Colts has all the makings of a high-scoring affair. If it is a classic thriller, it would not be the first time for Super Bowls in south Florida. The game has quite a history, especially at the old Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami.
Here is a list of memories:
1967 – Super Bowl II was not a classic, but historically it was significant. The NFL Green Bay Packers humbled the AFL Oakland Raiders 33-14. It was Vince Lombardi’s final game as the coach of the Packers.
1968 – The Super Bowl returned to Miami the next year and played the most noteworthy game in NFL history. The New York Jets were 17-point underdogs to Don Shula’s Baltimore Colts. But led by Joe Namath and a stingy defense, the Jets shocked the Colts 16-7. The game led to the eventual merger of the old NFL and AFL.
1970 – It was not a pretty game, in fact, it was known more for turnovers than points. But it did have a thrilling end – Baltimore defeated Dallas 16-13 on a last-second field goal from rookie Jim O’Brien.
1976 – The Steelers and Cowboys hooked up for one of their two classics of the decade. The Steelers won 21-17 in round one.
1978 – Round two was especially painful for Dallas fans. Future Hall of Fame tight end Jackie Smith dropped a sure touchdown pass from Roger Staubach and the Steelers won again, 35-31. It is one of the best Super Bowls ever played.
1989 – This was the first Super Bowl in south Florida not played in the old Orange Bowl. It was played in Joe Robbie Stadium. Joe Montana led San Francisco to a late win over Cincinnati 20-16. A Montana to John Taylor touchdown pass secured the winning score.
Frank Giardina
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