The Super Bowl, the biggest event on the US sports calendar, is full of incredible moments that keep fans on the edge of their seats.
From high-pressure stage performances to the grueling chase for the ball: the 57th edition of the Super cup it won’t be different like the Eagles and Chiefs collide.
Before the big game, we take a trip down memory lane and look back on the most iconic moments in NFL history.
Santonio Holmes scores in the last seconds
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes. photo: AP
Super Bowl XLIII, Tampa Bay, 2009 saw the Pittsburgh Steelers claim a dramatic victory against the Cardinals.
With 35 seconds left on the clock, a perfectly placed ball in the back corner of the end zone was caught in a game-winning drive by Santonio Holmes, breaking the hearts of many Cardinals fans, as the Steelers won.
The Blackout Bowl in 2013
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during a power outage at the Superdome in 2013. Photo: AP
Super Bowl XLVII was delayed 34 minutes due to a power outage, plunging parts of the Superdome into darkness.
At the height of a nail-biting showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers, most of the lights in the 73,000-seat building went out.
Officials have revealed that a “anomaly” in the power system triggered an automatic shutdown, which forced the backup systems to kick in, according to the NFL’s official website.
Take a knee
San Francisco 49ers Eric Reid (35) and Colin Kaepernick (7) kneel during the national anthem at an NFL football game in 2016
A protest against racial injustice and police brutality.
The act of solidarity first began in 2016 with the quarterback Colin Kaepernick taking a knee, followed by other players.
This was in response to the former president Donald Trumpand oppression against blacks across the country.
During halftime of the Super Bowl in 2022, rapper Eminem took one knee.
Eminem and Dr Dre perform on the halftime show during the NFL Super Bowl in 2022. Photo: AP
When speculation arose about the NFL’s resistance to the gesture, the football league quickly pushed back and denied the reports.
“We looked at all elements of the show in multiple rehearsals this week and were aware that Eminem was going to do it,” said league spokesman Brian McCarthy.
Malcolm Butler goal line interception
Malcolm Butler made an incredible catch to win the Super Bowl for the New England Patriots (L). photo: AP
Super Bowl XLIX featured an unforgettable save that had the crowd screaming.
With seconds left on the clock, Cornerback of the New England Patriots Malcolm Butler brilliantly caught the ball in the end zone to deny the Seattle Seahawks.
“Unreal,” the commentator yelled as Butler sealed the Patriots victory.
The Wide Right or 47 Wide Right by Scott Norwood
Super Bowl XXV might seem like a distant memory, but it’s actually a scene many fans remember.
He was ready, ready, go for a field goal attempt by the Bills.
Norwood was ready to make his move, but ended up kicking the ball wide right.
“It’s not good,” the commentator said as the win was awarded to the Giants in a 20-19 victory.
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The first extraordinary
Tom Brady of the New England Patriots. photo: AP
Super Bowl LI featured a 28-28 tie between the hawks and Patriots.
After a nerve-racking coin toss, the Patriots became victorious within four minutes of overtime.
James White ran the ball across the field and grappled with the crowd for the final touchdown.
An epic victory that will surely be remembered.
Destiny’s Child reunite
Beyonce reunites with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. photo: AP
Beyoncé she always has a way of capturing the hearts of her fans and her reunion with Destiny’s Child in 2013 will live long in the memory.
Queen Bey took center stage with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for Super Bowl XLVII halftime show.
It was a blast from the past, with fans roaring to their hit song Bootylicious.
Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake
Janet Jackson performed with Justin Timberlake. photo: AP
Justin Timberlake rocked the stage with his hit song Rock Your Body, along with Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show.
Towards the closing seconds of the song, Timberlake ripped off Jackson’s top, briefly exposing her breasts on stage.
Nicknamed “nipplegate,” Timberlake famously described it as an unintentional “wardrobe malfunction.”
CBS, which had broadcast that year’s Super Bowl, was fined $550,000 by the Federal Communications Commission but was later overturned.
The capture of David Tyree’s helmet
New York Giants receiver David Tyree (85) fingertips a 32-yard pass. photo: AP
Super Bowl XLII 2008 shocked many with the epic New York Giants helmet catch by Tyree which is regarded as one of the greatest plays in NFL history.
In the heat of the game, with two minutes to spare, the ball made its way across the field after a forward pass.
Tyree made a perfectly timed jump, grabbing the ball and pressing it against his helmet.
The coin toss
Billie Jean King coin toss before NFL Super Bowl 56 football game. photo: AP
In 2022, Tennis legend Billie Jean King led the coin toss before Super Bowl LVI.
King was the honorary captain of the coin toss along with members of the California School for the Deaf-Riverside Cubs and members of the junior football players of the Inglewood Chargers and Watts Rams.
King conducted the draw to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the historic gender equality legislation in sports.
Title IX was passed in 1972 as part of the Education Amendments, abolishing discrimination based on sex in schools, colleges, and other educational programs.
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