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At Super Bowl the champion of the National Conference (NFC) and American Conference (AFC) dispute the maximum glory of the NFL. However, this title was disputed for the first time at the end of the sixties between two teams that remain in the top places despite the time that has passed. From the name to award have a great story to tellso here we will give you some information about the first edition.
Why is it called the Super Bowl?
The name was put Lamar Hunt, former owner of the Kansas City Chiefs. With the purpose of differentiate this event from college finals, decided to name it Super Bowl. Some rumors assure who named it after a ball his son used to play with: “Super Ball”.
When was the first Super Bowl played?
Was played on January 15, 1967 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseums. Green Bay Packers faced the Kansas City Chiefswhom they defeated 35-10, thanks to a tremendous exhibition by QB Bart Starr, who was chosen the MVP of the match.
Why is the trophy called Vince Lombardi?
After the death of Vince Lombardi, who coached the Green Bay Packers and Washington in 1970, it was decided that the title will take the Name of strategist for remember the feat what did he get in the first two Super Bowls of history
The most winning teams
The team of
New England Patriots is the one that holds the most titles
with a
all 6
Vince Lombardy. He is followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers with 6 rings and the Dallas Cowboys, as well as the San Francisco 49ers with 5 trophies.
