Just eight Black quarterbacks have started in a Super Bowl, beginning with Washington's Doug Williams, who not only captured the Lombardi Trophy but also Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 320 The Super Bowl is the grandest stage in football, and throughout its history, only a handful of Black quarterbacks have started in the big game. From Doug Williams breaking barriers in the 1980s The youngest quarterback in Eagles history to start a Super Bowl back in 2022, he's hoping to secure his first ring in a second go-round with Mahomes at age 26. Our Latest NFL Stories Jan. 16, 1972, Tulane Stadium: Dallas 24, Miami 3. 6. This was the coldest Super Bowl on record, with a temperature of 39 degrees at kickoff. 7. The Dolphins became the first team that failed to Wilson was the first Black quarterback to appear in two Super Bowls. Heading into Super Bowl XLVIII the Seahawks were considered the underdogs facing the Broncos, led by the legendary, Peyton Manning. Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies made history as the first Black male and openly gay cheerleaders to perform at the Super Bowl. Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta featured the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots, with both Peron and Jinnies cheering for the Rams, which lost to the Patriots, 13-3, in the lowest scoring Super Bowl in history. Editorial: During Black History Month, Super Bowl to mark historic first. Share Copy Link. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 4:37 PM EST Feb 9, 2023 Dan Joerres No matter who wins, the first Super Bowl with 2 Black quarterbacks will make history With Jalen Hurts under center for the Eagles and Patrick Mahomes helming the Chiefs, Sunday's game will mark a In the buildup to Super Bowl 57, which pits two Black starting quarterbacks (Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes) against each other for the first time, that part of Williams’ story has been This year's Super Bowl made history; not only was this the first time ever that two Black quarterbacks went head to head in the championship game, but it was also the first Super Bowl to follow the establishment of the NFL's Diversity Advisory Committee, created to ensure equal employment opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds in senior-level coaching and office positions. 2011, Super Bowl XLV -- The Black Eyed Peas featuring Usher and Slash 2010, Super Bowl XLIV -- The Who 2009, Super Bowl XLIII -- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 2011, Super Bowl XLV -- The Black Eyed Peas featuring Usher and Slash 2010, Super Bowl XLIV -- The Who 2009, Super Bowl XLIII -- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band From Super Bowl Facts and History to the dazzling halftime shows and creative commercials, the Interesting facts about the Super Bowl underscore why it remains a beloved tradition for sports enthusiasts and casual viewers alike. As the Super Bowl approaches each year, it not only celebrates the pinnacle of football but also unites communities The Super Bowl is the second-largest food consumption day in the U.S., after Thanksgiving. The NFL uses Roman numerals to number each Super Bowl, except for Super Bowl 50. The most-watched Super Bowl was Super Bowl XLIX, with 114.4 million viewers. The Super Bowl has never gone into overtime until Super Bowl LI. Super Bowl and Pop Culture Just before Super Bowl LIX kicks off, Ledisi will perform the song which is referred to as the “Black national anthem.” Here’s everything you need to know about the Grammy winner. A Look at Super Bowl LI (New England Patriots 34, Atlanta Falcons 28, Feb. 5, 2017): In this epic game, the Patriots overcame a 25-point deficit to win in the Super Bowl's first overtime game. Super Bowl MVPs From Super Bowl I in 1967 to Super Bowl XXIV in 1990, the halftime entertainment largely consisted of college marching bands, per USA Today, with an occasional music icon like Ella Fitzgerald or The Patriots beat the Falcons in Super Bowl LI (2017), famously coming back from being down 28-3 in the third quarter, and the Chiefs beat the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII (2024). Lowest-scoring game: Super Bowl LIII (2019) saw the New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams, 13–3, the lowest-scoring Super Bowl in history. 2023 Super Bowl: The History of Black Halftime Performances From a host of HBCU marching bands to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige, here's a list of Black artists who've excited Super Bowl History + indicates Hall of Fame; Table; Date SB AFC Pts NFC Pts MVP Stadium City State; Feb 9, 2025: LIX (59) Kansas City Chiefs: Philadelphia Eagles
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