Most memorable Super Bowl moments of all time

By Hearst Newspapers

The Denver Broncos got off to a bad start in last year's Super Bowl with a missed snap. Take a look at some of the most memorable moments in Super Bowl history by clicking through this slideshow.

The Denver Broncos got off to a bad start in last year's Super Bowl with a missed snap. Take a look at some of the most memorable moments in Super Bowl history by clicking through this slideshow.

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26. Christina’s fumble – Super Bowl XLV: Blessed with one of the most beautiful voices in the world, Grammy-winning singer Christina Aguilera has performed the national anthem once or twice, we're guessing. So you would think she knows the words (and if not, they're on the Jumbotron). But that didn’t stop her from botching the national anthem in 2011. In a relatively dramatic game won by Green Bay, this was the most talked about moment of the day. less

26. Christina’s fumble – Super Bowl XLV: Blessed with one of the most beautiful voices in the world, Grammy-winning singer Christina Aguilera has performed the national anthem once or twice, we're guessing. ... more

25. A proposal to Tom Brady – Super Bowl XLII: Media Day is full of crazy stunts. Ines Gomez Mont’s might top the list. The TV Azteca reporter, wearing a wedding dress, interrupted media day and proposed to ... more

23. “I’m going to Disney World!” – Super Bowl XXI: A catchphrase that will live on in pop culture forever. If you won a championship – as a pro athlete in the Super Bowl, or as a star in your own backyard – you got to scream that memorable phrase. The first to do so was New York Giants QB Phil Simms after his MVP performance in January 1987. It was the brainchild of Disney CEO Michael Eisner, who paid Simms $75,000 for the ad. less

23. “I’m going to Disney World!”–Super Bowl XXI: A catchphrase that will live on in pop culture forever. If you won a championship – as a pro athlete in the Super Bowl, or as a star in your own ... more

22. The Super Bowl Shuffle – Super Bowl XX: Bad rap song, bad dancing, but great, cocky attitude. Meet the 1985 Chicago Bears. They went 15-1 in the regular season and stormed to a Super Bowl title. But days BEFORE their victory over New England, the Bears recorded the video and song, which became a pop culture phenomenon. The song reached No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and was nominated for a Grammy Award. less

22. The Super Bowl Shuffle – Super Bowl XX: Bad rap song, bad dancing, but great, cocky attitude. Meet the 1985 Chicago Bears. They went 15-1 in the regular season and stormed to a Super Bowl title. But days ... more

20. The mystery of Barret Robbins – Super Bowl XXXVII: Raiders center Barret Robbins disappeared the day before the game – he’d gone to a bar in Tijuana - then wound up watching from a hospital room where he’d checked himself to be treated for depression. less

20. The mystery of Barret Robbins – Super Bowl XXXVII: Raiders center Barret Robbins disappeared the day before the game – he’d gone to a bar in Tijuana - then wound up watching from a hospital room where ... more

19. Smith’s terrible drop – Super Bowl XIII: Nobody (especially coach Tom Landry, pictured) could believe that Jackie Smith dropped the pass. He was THAT wide open. Had the tight end hung onto the ball, the Cowboys could have been in position to tie the game late in the third quarter. But he didn’t. Pittsburgh never relinquished the lead and won 35-31. less

19. Smith’s terrible drop – Super Bowl XIII: Nobody (especially coach Tom Landry, pictured) could believe that Jackie Smith dropped the pass. He was THAT wide open. Had the tight end hung onto the ball, the ... more

18. Super crasher – Super Bowl XII: Famous Super Bowl gatecrasher Dion Rich, who snuck into more than 30 Super Bowls, helped carry head coach Tom Landry off the field after the Cowboys beat the Broncos.

18. Super crasher–Super Bowl XII: Famous Super Bowl gatecrasher Dion Rich, who snuck into more than 30 Super Bowls, helped carry head coach Tom Landry off the field after the Cowboys beat the Broncos.

17. Do you have the time? – Super Bowl VII: As he was being carried off the field following the Dolphins' Super Bowl victory capping their 17-0 season, coach Don Shula had his watch plucked from his wrist. Shula chased down the thief and got it back. less

17. Do you have the time?–Super Bowl VII: As he was being carried off the field following the Dolphins' Super Bowl victory capping their 17-0 season, coach Don Shula had his watch plucked from his wrist. ... more

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17. Do you have the time? – Super Bowl VII: As he was being... Photo-2223408.36645 - NewsTimes

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16. Hungover star – Super Bowl I (1966): Pressed into duty when starter Boyd Dowler was injured on the first play from scrimmage, little-used Packers backup Max McGee, who later admitted that he was badly hungover, made a one-handed circus catch and finished off his 37-yard reception by scoring the first-ever Super Bowl touchdown. It was one of McGee’s seven receptions for 138 yards in Green Bay’s 35-10 victory. He’d caught four passes total during the regular season. less

16. Hungover star–Super Bowl I (1966): Pressed into duty when starter Boyd Dowler was injured on the first play from scrimmage, little-used Packers backup Max McGee, who later admitted that he was badly ... more

15. Bradshaw’s big play – Super Bowl XIV: Trailing the Rams 19-17 early in the fourth quarter, the Steelers' Terry Bradshaw connected with John Stallworth on a 73-yard touchdown pass, lofting the ball just beyond the reach of Rod Perry’s outstretched hands. Stallworth scored what became the winning points. less

15. Bradshaw’s big play – Super Bowl XIV: Trailing the Rams 19-17 early in the fourth quarter, the Steelers' Terry Bradshaw connected with John Stallworth on a 73-yard touchdown pass, lofting the ball just ... more

14. Bradshaw’s not so smart – Super Bowl XIII: Asked about Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw during an interview session, Cowboys linebacker Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson said Bradshaw was so dumb that "he couldn't spell cat if you spotted him the 'c' and the 't.'" less

14. Bradshaw’s not so smart – Super Bowl XIII: Asked about Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw during an interview session, Cowboys linebacker Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson said Bradshaw was so dumb that "he ... more

12. The Super Bowl’s greatest catch – Super Bowl X: En route to winning game MVP honors, the Steelers’ Lynn Swann made arguably the greatest catch in Super Bowl history when he leaped high over the Cowboys’ Ron Washington to get his hands on a Terry Bradshaw pass. Although he bobbled the ball briefly, he maintained possession for a 53-yard gain. less

12. The Super Bowl’s greatest catch – Super Bowl X: En route to winning game MVP honors, the Steelers’ Lynn Swann made arguably the greatest catch in Super Bowl history when he leaped high over the ... more

11. Oops – Super Bowl XV: Raiders defensive end John Matuszak told reporters he was going to hold a tight rein on his teammates with the temptations of the French Quarter close at hand – “I’m going to keep our young fellas out of trouble,” the Tooz insisted - only to be spotted careening down Bourbon Street at 3 a.m. the next night. less

11. Oops–Super Bowl XV: Raiders defensive end John Matuszak told reporters he was going to hold a tight rein on his teammates with the temptations of the French Quarter close at hand – “I’m going to ... more

10. Ray Lewis’ murder charge – Super Bowl XXXIV: Ray Lewis was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXXV after the Baltimore Ravens’ victory. The signature “I’m going to Disney World” phrase, though, was given to quarterback Trent Dilfer. Why? The year before at a Super Bowl party, a fight broke out between Lewis, his friends, and another group of people. Lewis and two of his friends were indicted on murder charges. Lewis eventually had murder charges dismissed in exchange for his testimony against friends Reginald Oakley and Joseph Sweeting. Lewis pled guilty to obstruction of justice. less

9. The Ultimate Game? – Super Bowl VI: During one of the interminable pre-game interview sessions, Cowboys running back Duane Thomas asked the reporters at his table a question: “If it's the ultimate (game), how come they're playing it again next year?" less

9. The Ultimate Game? – Super Bowl VI: During one of the interminable pre-game interview sessions, Cowboys running back Duane Thomas asked the reporters at his table a question: “If it's the ultimate ... more

8. A thrilling final moment – Super Bowl XXXVI: With the Patriots and Rams locked in a 17-17 tie, Tom Brady drove New England into field goal range and Adam Vinatieri nailed a 48-yarder as time expired. It was the only time a Super Bowl has been decided on the final play. less

8. A thrilling final moment–Super Bowl XXXVI: With the Patriots and Rams locked in a 17-17 tie, Tom Brady drove New England into field goal range and Adam Vinatieri nailed a 48-yarder as time expired. It ... more

7. The Tackle – Super Bowl XXXIV: With the Rams leading 23-16, Steve McNair drove Tennessee to the St. Louis 10 with six seconds left and, on the last play, found Kevin Dyson on a slant pass at the St. Louis 3. Dyson lunged for the end zone but was stopped about a half yard short by Rams linebacker Mike Jones. less

7. The Tackle–Super Bowl XXXIV: With the Rams leading 23-16, Steve McNair drove Tennessee to the St. Louis 10 with six seconds left and, on the last play, found Kevin Dyson on a slant pass at the St. Louis ... more

6. Montana’s magic – Super Bowl XXIII: Trailing 16-13 with only 39 seconds left, Joe Montana couldn’t find his primary receiver, Roger Craig, but John Taylor broke free and Montana hit him for the winning touchdown. It was the latest TD to decide a game in Super Bowl history. less

5. THE Super Bowl ad – Super Bowl XVIII: To many, commercials are the best part of Super Bowl Sunday. The ads continue to have a sense of one-upmanship, getting bigger, better and more expensive by the year. That began with Apple’s iconic “1984” commercial. The ad, directed by Ridley Scott, introduced the Apple Macintosh personal computer for the first time. less

5. THE Super Bowl ad–Super Bowl XVIII: To many, commercials are the best part of Super Bowl Sunday. The ads continue to have a sense of one-upmanship, getting bigger, better and more expensive by the year. ... more

4. Falcon grounded for seeking out oral sex – Super Bowl XXXIII: The Falcons' Eugene Robinson, who had been awarded the Bart Starr Award the morning before the Super Bowl for his "high moral character," was arrested and charged the same night for soliciting an undercover police officer for oral sex. less

4. Falcon grounded for seeking out oral sex–Super Bowl XXXIII: The Falcons' Eugene Robinson, who had been awarded the Bart Starr Award the morning before the Super Bowl for his "high moral character," was ... more

3. Tyree’s amazing helmet catch – Super Bowl XLII: Trailing 14-10 and facing a third-and-5 at his own 44 with 1:15 left, Eli Manning evaded a blitz and completed a pass to a tightly covered David Tyree, who trapped the ball between one hand and his helmet before gaining full possession at the Patriots’ 25. Two plays later, the Giants scored the winning touchdown, preventing the Pats from finishing 18-0. less

3. Tyree’s amazing helmet catch–Super Bowl XLII: Trailing 14-10 and facing a third-and-5 at his own 44 with 1:15 left, Eli Manning evaded a blitz and completed a pass to a tightly covered David Tyree, who ... more

2. Namath’s guarantee – Super Bowl III: Three days before the game, Jets quarterback Joe Namath declared in a poolside interview that, despite being 18-point underdogs to the Colts, "We're going to win Sunday. I guarantee it." The Jets, won, of course, and Namath, leaving the field, raised his index finger to the sky, telling the world his team was No. 1. less

2. Namath’s guarantee–Super Bowl III: Three days before the game, Jets quarterback Joe Namath declared in a poolside interview that, despite being 18-point underdogs to the Colts, "We're going to win ... more

1. “Wardrobe malfunction” – Super Bowl XXXVIII: Believe it or not, that phrase didn't enter pop culture until Feb. 1, 2004. That was the fateful date that Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson's breast, adorned with nothing but a pasty, during the Super Bowl halftime show on CBS. The incident resulted in $550,000 fine levied by the Federal Communications Commission against CBS. There’s no doubt it was the most talked about moment – on or off the field – in Super Bowl history. less