The Super Bowl, the pinnacle of American football, has been the stage for some of the most iconic moments in sports history. Since its inception in 1967, the NFL’s championship game has crowned winners who have gone on to etch their names into football immortality. From dynasties to underdog triumphs, each Super Bowl champion has its own unique story. Here’s a year-by-year look at the teams that have hoisted the coveted Lombardi Trophy.
1960s: The Beginning of a Legacy
- Super Bowl I (1967): Green Bay Packers
- The Packers, led by legendary coach Vince Lombardi, defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 in the first-ever Super Bowl.
- Super Bowl II (1968): Green Bay Packers
- Lombardi’s Packers secured back-to-back titles, dominating the Oakland Raiders 33-14.
1970s: The Era of Dynasties
The 1970s were marked by dominance from teams like the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Super Bowl VII (1973): Miami Dolphins
- The Dolphins completed the NFL’s only perfect season (17-0), beating the Washington Redskins 14-7.
- Super Bowl IX-XIV: Pittsburgh Steelers (4 wins)
- Led by quarterback Terry Bradshaw and the “Steel Curtain” defense, the Steelers emerged as the team of the decade.
1980s: The Rise of Joe Montana and the 49ers
- Super Bowl XVI (1982): San Francisco 49ers
- Joe Montana guided the 49ers to their first title with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals, 26-21.
- Super Bowl XIX (1985): San Francisco 49ers
- Montana continued his dominance, leading the team to a 38-16 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
1990s: Cowboys and Broncos Shine
The Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos ruled the decade with memorable performances.
- Super Bowl XXVII (1993): Dallas Cowboys
- Behind Troy Aikman, the Cowboys demolished the Buffalo Bills 52-17.
- Super Bowl XXXII (1998): Denver Broncos
- Quarterback John Elway finally captured his first Super Bowl title, defeating the Green Bay Packers 31-24.
2000s: Patriots Dynasty Takes Over
- Super Bowl XXXVI (2002): New England Patriots
- Tom Brady’s first title came with a dramatic 20-17 win over the St. Louis Rams.
- Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004): New England Patriots
- Brady and the Patriots cemented their dynasty with another nail-biting victory over the Carolina Panthers, 32-29.
2010s: Dominance and Drama
- Super Bowl XLVII (2013): Baltimore Ravens
- In the “Harbaugh Bowl,” the Ravens edged out the San Francisco 49ers 34-31.
- Super Bowl LI (2017): New England Patriots
- Brady’s Patriots staged a historic comeback, overcoming a 28-3 deficit to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime.
2020s: A New Generation of Champions
- Super Bowl LIV (2020): Kansas City Chiefs
- Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl win in 50 years, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.
- Super Bowl LVII (2023): Kansas City Chiefs
- Mahomes shined again, helping the Chiefs secure another title against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Every year, the Super Bowl crowns a new champion, adding to the rich tapestry of NFL history. Whether it’s the dynasties of the Packers, Steelers, and Patriots, or the thrilling triumphs of underdogs, the Super Bowl remains a spectacle celebrated worldwide.
For fans, the list of winners is more than just a record—it’s a testament to the grit, strategy, and passion that define America’s most beloved sport.
