A player can go his entire NFL career without even sniffing the heels of a Super Bowl appearance and he will feel like a failure. The argument for greatness will always revolve around how many championships they have, regardless the sport. It is what it is.
This year the Super Bowl will be played in New Jersey at Metlife and one team will be able to hoist the Lombardi Trophy and begin to solidify their careers with the elusive title.
Let’s take a look back at the 25 greatest plays in Super Bowl history to prepare us for another great battle between the two best teams in the NFL.
25. Max McGee Plays Great, Hungover – Super Bowl I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ0V7WLTQVk
24. Garo Yepremian Attempts a Pass – Super Bowl VII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGC-uGKivvE
23. Mario Manningham Uses His Toes – Super Bowl XLVI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XSgZzHSts0
22. Larry Csonka Pushes Aside Pat Fischer – Super Bowl VII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHX-obVmY5I
21. Jermaine Lewis and Ron Dixon Both Return for TDs – Super Bowl XXXV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHyrAX60lZ0
20. Jack Tatum Destroys Sammy White – Super Bowl XI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gARi1MIyPRc
19. Mark Ingram Runs Over Everyone – Super Bowl XXV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYl_gSzmbZY
18. Derrick Brooks Interception for a TD (Play #2 of clip) – Super Bowl XXXVII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58fSi7XQa44
17. Larry Brown Does a Double Take – Super Bowl XXX
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6Nt2q2E_Rk
16. Steve McNair’s Epic Run – Super Bowl XXXIV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFax45r4YCo
15. Johnny Unitas Tipped Pass to John Mackey – Super Bowl V
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrg6rhKq27w
14. Desmond Howard 99 Yard Kickoff Return – Super Bowl XXXI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T1D_H-vOSA
13. James Harrison Goes 100 Yards for a TD – Super Bowl XLIII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM1iXHY8s9o
12. Lynn Swann Makes An Amazing Catch – Super Bowl X
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsLoFjsTkoc
11. Jack Squirek’s Pick Six – Super Bowl XVIII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fkE7OVc8Rw
10. Tracy Porter Pick Six – Super Bowl XLIV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZSPeiqEJoE
9. John Elway Flys for the Broncos – Super Bowl XXXII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkJRaAFzK54
8. Jacoby Jones 109-Yd Kickoff Return – Super Bowl XLVII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPRQIx8qFGY
7. John Riggins 4th Down Conversion – Super Bowl XVII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI0XIXJNYo4
6. Marcus Allen’s 74 Yard TD Run – Super Bowl XVIII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlUZobnPNK8
5. Santonio Holmes Scores – Super Bowl XLIII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmvQVz1-bOU
4. Terry Bradshaw to John Stallworth – Super Bowl XIV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDGTCOCi4ec
3. David Tyree Becomes a Legend – Super Bowl XLII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27XeNefwABw
2. Joe Montana to John Taylor – Super Bowl XXIII
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL8w-aLWKS8
1. Saints Onside Kick – Super Bowl XLIV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUM0m2q2gN4
