List of Super Bowl champions
The Super Bowl is an annual American football game that determines the champion of the National Football League (NFL). The contest is held in an American city that is chosen three to four years beforehand,[1] usually in warm-weather or domed sites.[2] Since 1971, the winner of the American Football Conference (AFC) Championship Game has faced the winner of the National Football Conference (NFC) Championship Game in the culmination of the NFL playoffs. Before the 1970 merger between the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL), the two leagues met in a World Championship Game and Super Bowl III in 1969 was the first Super Bowl that carried the "Super Bowl" moniker at the time of the game.[3] The NFC leads in Super Bowl wins with 24, while the AFC has won 21. Eighteen different franchises, including teams that relocated to another city, have won the Super Bowl.[4] The NFL and AFL each won two World Championships.[4]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have won the most Super Bowls with six championships (record 6–2), while both the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers have five wins each (Cowboys 5–3; 49ers a perfect 5–0). Dallas and Pittsburgh have the most Super Bowl appearances with eight, while the Buffalo Bills have the most consecutive appearances with four losses in a row from 1991 to 1994. The Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings have also lost a record four Super Bowls. Buffalo and Minnesota are both 0–4 and Denver is 2–4. The record for consecutive wins is two and is shared by seven franchises: the Green Bay Packers, the Miami Dolphins, the Steelers (the only team to accomplish this feat twice), the 49ers, the Cowboys, the Broncos, and the New England Patriots.
Super Bowl Championship (1966-present)[edit | edit source]
Numbers in parentheses in the table are Super Bowl appearances, as of the date of that Super Bowl and are used as follows:
- Winning team and Losing team columns indicate the number of times that team has appeared in a Super Bowl.
- Venue column indicates number of times that stadium has hosted a Super Bowl.
- City column indicates number of times that that metropolitan area has hosted a Super Bowl.
National Football League (NFL, 1967–1970) | American Football League (AFL, 1967–1970) |
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NFL Champion‡ | AFL Champion^ |
National Football Conference (NFC, 1971–present) | American Football Conference (AFC, 1971–present) |
NFC Champion* | AFC Champion† |
Super Bowl appearances by team[edit | edit source]
NFL‡/NFC* teams (24 wins) | AFL^/AFC† teams (21 wins) |
NFL‡/AFC† team[note 5] |
Teams with no Super Bowl appearances[edit | edit source]
- NFL league champions prior to Super Bowl I in the 1966 NFL season:
- Detroit Lions, NFL champions four times in 1935, 1952, 1953, and 1957; appeared in one other NFL championship game in 1954; and appeared in one NFC Championship Game in 1991[61]
- Cleveland Browns, NFL champions four times in 1950, 1954, 1955, and 1964; appeared in six other NFL championship games in 1951, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1968, and 1969; and appeared in three AFC Championship Games in 1986, 1987, and 1989[62] (The Browns are officially viewed as one continuous franchise that began in 1946 as a member of the All-America Football Conference, joined the NFL in 1950, suspended operations from 1996–1998, and resumed play in 1999.[63] The Baltimore Ravens were an expansion team created in 1996 with former Browns players.)[64]
- Jacksonville Jaguars, 1995 expansion team; appeared in two AFC Championship Games in 1996 and 1999[65]
- Houston Texans, 2002 expansion team; yet to appear in the NFL playoffs[66]
Several teams have Super Bowl droughts longer than Jacksonville's and Houston's. The Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets have not appeared in the Super Bowl since the AFL–NFL merger in 1970.[67] The most recent Super Bowl appearance for the following teams was after the AFL–NFL merger, yet prior to the 1995 regular season: the Minnesota Vikings (most recently appeared in Super Bowl XI in 1977); Miami Dolphins (Super Bowl XIX in 1985); Cincinnati Bengals (Super Bowl XXIII in 1989); Washington Redskins (Super Bowl XXVI in 1992); Buffalo Bills (Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994); San Diego Chargers (Super Bowl XXIX in 1995); and San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl XXIX in 1995).
In addition, the following teams have had Super Bowl appearances, but their last championship occurred prior to 1966:
- Arizona Cardinals, appeared in Super Bowl XLIII. Their last championship was in 1947 when they were the Chicago Cardinals. This is the second longest active stretch without a championship of any American professional sports team exceeded only by the Chicago Cubs, who last won the World Series in 1908.
- Philadelphia Eagles, appeared in Super Bowls XV and XXXIX. Their last championship was in 1960.
- Tennessee Titans, appeared in Super Bowl XXXIV. Their last championship was in 1961 when the team was the Houston Oilers.
- San Diego Chargers, appeared in Super Bowl XXIX. Their last championship was in 1963.
- Buffalo Bills, appeared in Super Bowls XXV, XXVI, XXVII, and XXVIII. Their last championship was in 1965.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of AFC champions
- List of NFC champions
- History of National Football League Championship (1920–present)
- List of Grey Cup champions, in the equivalent event for the Canadian Football League
- Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award
- Super Bowl related lists
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Forbes, Gordon (1990-11-08). "The process of choosing a host city". USA Today. p. 4C.
- ↑ "Super Bowl cities are far and few between". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2008-01-13.Template:Dead link
- ↑ Culture in History Of The Nfl
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Super Bowl History". NFL.com. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
- ↑ Maule, Tex (1967-01-23). "Bread-and-butter Packers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ↑ "Super Bowl 2: Lombardi's Starr Rises". Sporting News. 1968-01-14. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ↑ "Super Bowl 3: The Broadway Joe Show". Sporting News. 1969-01-12. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ↑ "Super Bowl History: Super Bowl IV". CBS News. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ↑ "Super Bowl History: Super Bowl V". CBS News. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- ↑ Maule, Tex (1972-01-24). "A Cowboy Stampede". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ↑ Maule, Tex (1973-01-22). "17–0–0". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ↑ Maule, Tex (1974-01-21). "It Was The Day Of The Dolphins". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ↑ Jenkins, Dan (1975-01-20). "Pittsburgh Punches It Out". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ↑ Jenkins, Dan (1976-01-26). "Dallas Feels The Steeler Crunch". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ Jenkins, Dan (1977-01-17). "The Raiders Were All Suped Up". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ "Super Bowl 12: Orange Crushed". Sporting News. 1978-01-15. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ "Super Bowl 13: Dumb Like a F–O–X". Sporting News. 1979-01-21. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XIV: Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Los Angeles Rams 19". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ "Super Bowl Summaries: Super Bowl XV". CNN Sports Illustrated. Time Warner. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ "Super Bowl 16: 49ers Strike It Rich". Sporting News. 1982-01-24. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ Zimmerman, Paul (1983-02-07). "Hail To The Redskins!". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ Zimmerman, Paul (1984-01-30). "A Runaway For The Raiders". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ Zimmerman, Paul (1985-01-28). "The Niners Were Never Finer". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ Magee, Jerry (2007-01-28). "'85 Bears never lost in shuffle". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXI: New York Giants 39, Denver Broncos 20". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ "Super Bowl Summaries: Super Bowl XXII". CNN Sports Illustrated. Time Warner. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ Almond, Elliott (1989-01-23). "49ers Defeat Bengals, 20–16, in Super Bowl". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ "Super Bowl 24: 49ers Pound Outmanned Broncos". Sporting News. 1990-01-28. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXV". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXVI". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXVII". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXVIII". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXIX". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXX". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXXI". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXXII". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXXIII". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXXIV". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXXV". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXXVI". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXXVII". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXXVIII". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XXXIX". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XL". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XLI". NFL. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "Pasadena, California". U.S. Census. Federal government of the United States. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
- ↑ "Pontiac, Michigan". U.S. Census. Federal government of the United States. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
- ↑ "Glendale, Arizona". U.S. Census. Federal government of the United States. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
- ↑ "Tempe, Arizona". U.S. Census. Federal government of the United States. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XLII". NFL. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XLIII". NFL. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ↑ Levine, Stuart (2008-12-22). "15 years after the NFL left L.A., SoCal fans bolt to Qualcomm". ESPN. Retrieved 2009-08-24.
- ↑ "Ross said the agreement to change the name from Dolphin Stadium is for this season only and expires before the stadium plays host to the Super Bowl in February." "Dolphins' home renamed Land Shark Stadium in deal with singer Buffett". Associated Press. 2009-05-10. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ↑ "Sun Life Stadium". ESPN. Retrieved 2009-08-24.
- ↑ Klitzing, Michael (2006-07-10). "Special report: The Stadium Dilemma". North County Times. Retrieved 2008-03-16.
- ↑ "Super Bowl XLIV post game QT". NFL. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- ↑ "Packers down Steelers for fourth Super Bowl title". NFL. February 6, 2011. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
- ↑ 58.0 58.1 AP (2009-06-09). "Indianapolis ahead of curve in preparations for Super Bowl XLVI in 2012". NFL. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ↑ "Super Bowl will return to New Orleans in 2013". NFL. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ↑ "Owners warm up to New York/New Jersey as Super Bowl XLVIII host". NFL. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ↑ "Detroit Lions Franchise Encyclopedia". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ↑ "Cleveland Browns Franchise Encyclopedia". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ↑ "Year By Year Season Results". Cleveland Browns. Retrieved 2009-08-28. Template:Dead link
- ↑ Romano, John (1996-08-04). "Rams fear Phillips is a perpetual faux pas Series: NFL". St. Petersburg Times. p. 9C.
- ↑ "Jacksonville Jaguars Franchise Encyclopedia". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ↑ "Houston Texans Franchise Encyclopedia". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- ↑ Neumann, Thomas (2008-09-17). "Page 2's ultimate NFL power rankings, Nos. 21–32". ESPN. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
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