Walter Iooss Jr.'s Best NFL Photos

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Walter Iooss Jr.'s Best NFL Photos /

Walter Iooss Jr.'s Best NFL Photos

1962

The Colts' Jimmy Orr beats tight coverage for a touchdown catch against the 49ers.

1964

Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown carries ball in 1964 NFL Championship win over the Baltimore Colts in December 1964.

1966

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton in action vs. the Baltimore Colts.

1969

Broadway Joe offered reporters, including Brent Musburger (left), a guarantee: the underdog Jets would shock 18-point favorite Baltimore in Super Bowl III.

1970

Roger Staubach throws a jump pass against Minnesota in an October 1970 matchup.

Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers in a Chicago Bears game against the Detroit Lions.

1970

Kansas City Chiefs coach Hank Stram is carried off the field after a Super Bowl IV victory over the Minnesota Vikings in January 1970.

1971

The Colts' margin of victory over the Cowboys in Super Bowl V was provided by Jim O'Brien on this field goal.

1971

Baltimore's Tom Goode (54) and Glenn Ressler (62) watch as a 32-yard, game-winning field goal by teammate Jim O'Brien goes through the uprights in Super Bowl V against the Dallas Cowboys, in January 1971.

1973

Miami Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka charges up the middle against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII, in January 1973.

1973

Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese pitches the ball during Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins in January 1973.

1973

The Dolphins' Manny Fernandez (75) pursues Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer in Super Bowl VII.

1973

The Mayhem of football took a toll on the hands of Steelers defensive end L.C. Greenwood.

1976

Lydell Mitchell of the Colts finds yardage tough to come by against Jack Lambert of the Pittsburgh Steelers in a December 1976 contest.

1976

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an October 1976 game.

1976

Green Bay Packers running back Chuck Mercein carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in December 1967.

1979

Pittsburgh Steelers wideout John Stallworth eludes Dallas defenders during Super Bowl XIII in 1979.

1980

Pittsburgh middle linebacker Jack Lambert gets ready to inflict damage on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV. His fourth-quarter interception helped seal the victory for the Steelers.

1980

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV at the Rose Bowl in January 1980.

1982

Dwight Clark's last-minute catch beat the Cowboys and put the 49ers in the Super Bowl.

1983

The Chargers' Mike Williams got up high to cover Dolphins tight end Bruce Hardy, who went even higher for this catch.

1985

Dan Marino absorbs a big hit from San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Gary Johnson in Super Bowl XIX, in 1985.

1986

The Bears' Reggie Phillips returned this interception for a touchdown in Chicago's rout of the Patriots in Super Bowl XX.

1986

Chicago defensive tackle William "Refrigerator" Perry spikes the ball after running for a touchdown in Super Bowl XX vs. the New England Patriots.

1987

George Martin wallops John Elway during a January 1987 New York Giants-Denver Broncos game.

1989

San Francisco 49ers wideout Jerry Rice stretches to catch a pass with one hand against the Cincinnati Bengals in January 1989.

1989

Michael Carter attempts to pull down Cincinnati quarterback Boomer Esiason in Super Bowl XXIII in January 1989.

1990

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana scans the field during a January 1990 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings at Candlestick.

1991

Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood sends his game-winning field goal attempt wide right, securing the New York Giants' 20-19 victory in Super Bowl XXV in January 1991.

1992

Art Monk appears to catch a touchdown pass over the head of Buffalo Bills cornerback Kirby Jackson in Super Bowl XXVI in January 1992. It was the first time a touchdown was overturned by instant replay in a Super Bowl, although the Redskins went on to win 37-24.

1993

Thomas Everett of the Cowboys makes an interception against Buffalo in Super Bowl XXVII, in Pasadena in January 1993.

2001

Baltimore's Jermaine Lewis returns a kickoff for a touchdown against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV in January 2001.

2005

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in action vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005 at Super Bowl XXXIX.

2006

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre walks off the field at Lambeau in October 2006.

2013

Ray Rice hurdles a teammates during the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XLVII victory over the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans in 2013.

2014

Michael Bennett of the Seahawks forces a Peyton Manning fumble in Super Bowl XLVIII in New Jersey.

Published Dec 1, 2014

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