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  • <p>The New England Patriots have appeared in 11 Super Bowl games (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2011, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1996, 1985). The Pittsburgh Steelers trail with 8. One thing's for certain—that number won't increase for the Patriots this year, as the team didn't make the playoffs for the first time since 2008. </p>
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    1) What Team Has the Most Super Bowl Appearances?

    The New England Patriots have appeared in 11 Super Bowl games (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2011, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1996, 1985). The Pittsburgh Steelers trail with 8. One thing's for certain—that number won't increase for the Patriots this year, as the team didn't make the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

  • <p>The Steelers and Patriots are tied with six championships apiece. Will Ben Roethlisberger be able to win the Super Bowl for the first time in more than a decade? We'll know soon enough!</p>
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    2) Which Team Has the Most Super Bowl Wins?

    The Steelers and Patriots are tied with six championships apiece. Will Ben Roethlisberger be able to win the Super Bowl for the first time in more than a decade? We'll know soon enough!

  • <p>The Denver Broncos and Patriots are tied with five losses each. The Broncos have three wins, most recently in 2016. The Broncos didn't make the playoffs this year, so they don't have a chance at Super Bowl LV.</p>
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    3) Which Team Has the Most Super Bowl Losses?

    The Denver Broncos and Patriots are tied with five losses each. The Broncos have three wins, most recently in 2016. The Broncos didn't make the playoffs this year, so they don't have a chance at Super Bowl LV.

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  • <p>Four teams have the dubious distinction of never making it to a Super Bowl: The Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Of those four, only the Baker Mayfield-led Browns have a chance of making it to Super Bowl LV.</p>
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    4) What Teams Have Never Played in a Super Bowl?

    Four teams have the dubious distinction of never making it to a Super Bowl: The Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Of those four, only the Baker Mayfield-led Browns have a chance of making it to Super Bowl LV.

  • <p>Miami has hosted the Super Bowl 11 times, with Hard Rock Stadium hosting 6. The runner-up is New Orleans with 10. They'll take on the hosting duties again for Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.</p>
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    5) Which City Has Hosted the Most Super Bowls?

    Miami has hosted the Super Bowl 11 times, with Hard Rock Stadium hosting 6. The runner-up is New Orleans with 10. They'll take on the hosting duties again for Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

  • <p>The San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers combined for the highest total: 75 points in Super Bowl XXIX. The 49ers, led by Jerry Rice and Steve Young, came out on top, with a final score of 49-26.</p>
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    6) What's the Highest Scoring Super Bowl Game?

    The San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers combined for the highest total: 75 points in Super Bowl XXIX. The 49ers, led by Jerry Rice and Steve Young, came out on top, with a final score of 49-26.

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  • <p>Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Stover took the field for Super Bowl XLIV at 42 years old, making him the oldest player to play in a Super Bowl. If 43-year-old Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make it to the Super Bowl, Brady will take over that title.</p>
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    7) Who Was the Oldest Player to Play in a Super Bowl?

    Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Stover took the field for Super Bowl XLIV at 42 years old, making him the oldest player to play in a Super Bowl. If 43-year-old Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make it to the Super Bowl, Brady will take over that title.

  • <p>Running back Timmy Smith made his first career start in Super Bowl XXII and ended up racking up 204 rushing yards and scoring two touchdowns, leading the Washington Redskins to a 42-10 victory over the Broncos. </p>
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    8) Which Player Has the Most Rushing Yards in a Super Bowl?

    Running back Timmy Smith made his first career start in Super Bowl XXII and ended up racking up 204 rushing yards and scoring two touchdowns, leading the Washington Redskins to a 42-10 victory over the Broncos.

  • <p>Nope! There has been a Super Bowl every year since the event began in 1967. </p>
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    9) Has There Ever Been a Year Without a Super Bowl?

    Nope! There has been a Super Bowl every year since the event began in 1967.

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  • <p>The Super Bowl typically takes place in a warmer climate or at an indoor stadium. One stands out as the coldest—Super Bowl IV took place at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, and the temperature at game time was a brisk 39 degrees. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings in that matchup.</p>
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    10) What Was the Coldest Super Bowl on Record?

    The Super Bowl typically takes place in a warmer climate or at an indoor stadium. One stands out as the coldest—Super Bowl IV took place at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, and the temperature at game time was a brisk 39 degrees. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings in that matchup.

  • <p>The winning team normally receives about 150 gem-encrusted Super Bowl rings for players, coaches, and other important members of the organization. The total for the set adds up to about $5 million. William "The Refrigerator" Perry's size 25 ring was the largest made to date for his performance with the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX.</p>
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    11) How Much Do the Super Bowl Rings Cost?

    The winning team normally receives about 150 gem-encrusted Super Bowl rings for players, coaches, and other important members of the organization. The total for the set adds up to about $5 million. William "The Refrigerator" Perry's size 25 ring was the largest made to date for his performance with the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX.

  • <p>Use of Roman numerals began with the fifth Super Bowl, and then I through IV were retroactively added to the first four events. According to an <a href="https://www.nfl.info/nflmedia/Postseason/2005%20Postseason/Postseason%20Media/SuperBowlNotesQuotes.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:NFL media guide" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">NFL media guide</a>, "The Roman numerals were adopted to clarify any confusion that may occur because the NFL Championship Game—the Super Bowl—is played in the year following a chronologically recorded season." In other words, calling it Super Bowl 2020 could cause confusion because while the majority of the season took place in 2020, the actual Super Bowl will occur in 2021. And why else would we have to Google Roman numerals every February?</p>
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    12) Why Does the Super Bowl Use Roman Numerals?

    Use of Roman numerals began with the fifth Super Bowl, and then I through IV were retroactively added to the first four events. According to an NFL media guide, "The Roman numerals were adopted to clarify any confusion that may occur because the NFL Championship Game—the Super Bowl—is played in the year following a chronologically recorded season." In other words, calling it Super Bowl 2020 could cause confusion because while the majority of the season took place in 2020, the actual Super Bowl will occur in 2021. And why else would we have to Google Roman numerals every February?

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  • <p>The Lombardi Trophy, named after former Packers coach Vince Lombardi, is made each year by Tiffany & Co. and is valued at about $50,000. The sterling silver trophy weighs in at about 7 pounds, making it easy for the victors to lift over their heads.</p>
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    13) How Much Does the Lombardi Trophy Weigh?

    The Lombardi Trophy, named after former Packers coach Vince Lombardi, is made each year by Tiffany & Co. and is valued at about $50,000. The sterling silver trophy weighs in at about 7 pounds, making it easy for the victors to lift over their heads.

  • <p>Tom Brady has won the coveted MVP award four times, ahead of Joe Montana's three. Linebacker Chuck Howley is the only player to win MVP for a losing team, when his Dallas Cowboys were defeated by the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V.</p>
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    14) Who Has Won Super Bowl MVP the Most Times?

    Tom Brady has won the coveted MVP award four times, ahead of Joe Montana's three. Linebacker Chuck Howley is the only player to win MVP for a losing team, when his Dallas Cowboys were defeated by the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V.

<p>The New England Patriots have appeared in 11 Super Bowl games (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2011, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1996, 1985). The Pittsburgh Steelers trail with 8. One thing's for certain—that number won't increase for the Patriots this year, as the team didn't make the playoffs for the first time since 2008. </p>
<p>The Steelers and Patriots are tied with six championships apiece. Will Ben Roethlisberger be able to win the Super Bowl for the first time in more than a decade? We'll know soon enough!</p>
<p>The Denver Broncos and Patriots are tied with five losses each. The Broncos have three wins, most recently in 2016. The Broncos didn't make the playoffs this year, so they don't have a chance at Super Bowl LV.</p>
<p>Four teams have the dubious distinction of never making it to a Super Bowl: The Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Of those four, only the Baker Mayfield-led Browns have a chance of making it to Super Bowl LV.</p>
<p>Miami has hosted the Super Bowl 11 times, with Hard Rock Stadium hosting 6. The runner-up is New Orleans with 10. They'll take on the hosting duties again for Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.</p>
<p>The San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers combined for the highest total: 75 points in Super Bowl XXIX. The 49ers, led by Jerry Rice and Steve Young, came out on top, with a final score of 49-26.</p>
<p>Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Stover took the field for Super Bowl XLIV at 42 years old, making him the oldest player to play in a Super Bowl. If 43-year-old Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make it to the Super Bowl, Brady will take over that title.</p>
<p>Running back Timmy Smith made his first career start in Super Bowl XXII and ended up racking up 204 rushing yards and scoring two touchdowns, leading the Washington Redskins to a 42-10 victory over the Broncos. </p>
<p>Nope! There has been a Super Bowl every year since the event began in 1967. </p>
<p>The Super Bowl typically takes place in a warmer climate or at an indoor stadium. One stands out as the coldest—Super Bowl IV took place at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, and the temperature at game time was a brisk 39 degrees. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings in that matchup.</p>
<p>The winning team normally receives about 150 gem-encrusted Super Bowl rings for players, coaches, and other important members of the organization. The total for the set adds up to about $5 million. William "The Refrigerator" Perry's size 25 ring was the largest made to date for his performance with the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX.</p>
<p>Use of Roman numerals began with the fifth Super Bowl, and then I through IV were retroactively added to the first four events. According to an <a href="https://www.nfl.info/nflmedia/Postseason/2005%20Postseason/Postseason%20Media/SuperBowlNotesQuotes.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:NFL media guide" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">NFL media guide</a>, "The Roman numerals were adopted to clarify any confusion that may occur because the NFL Championship Game—the Super Bowl—is played in the year following a chronologically recorded season." In other words, calling it Super Bowl 2020 could cause confusion because while the majority of the season took place in 2020, the actual Super Bowl will occur in 2021. And why else would we have to Google Roman numerals every February?</p>
<p>The Lombardi Trophy, named after former Packers coach Vince Lombardi, is made each year by Tiffany & Co. and is valued at about $50,000. The sterling silver trophy weighs in at about 7 pounds, making it easy for the victors to lift over their heads.</p>
<p>Tom Brady has won the coveted MVP award four times, ahead of Joe Montana's three. Linebacker Chuck Howley is the only player to win MVP for a losing team, when his Dallas Cowboys were defeated by the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V.</p>

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