The stakes are high and the competition tough when it comes to winning the NFL Super Bowl, the ultimate accolade in American football. The excitement, the grandeur, and the much-coveted Lombardi Trophy all combine to create a riveting story of victory and legacy.
Pittsburgh Steelers and The New England Patriots, two of the greatest teams in Super Bowl history with six wins apiece, lead the list of the four teams with the most victories. Let’s take a look back at Super Bowl history today.
Pittsburgh Steelers (6)
The New England Patriots and the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers have the same record for the most Super Bowl wins.
They won Super Bowl IX in 1975, which marked the start of their championship run over the Minnesota Vikings. The late 1970s saw the Steelers dominate the NFL under coach Chuck Noll, with players such as Terry Bradshaw, Mel Blount, Jack Lambert, Jack Ham, and “Mean” Joe Greene leading the charge. The Steelers would go on to win three more titles in 1976, 1979, and 1980. They still rank among the best defense teams in NFL history thanks to their famed “Steel Curtain” defense.
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With two additional Lombardi Trophies in the twenty-first century, their legacy persisted. They defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII and the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL thanks to a spectacular game-winning touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes.
New England Patriots (6)
The Patriots’ ascent to the status of the most successful team of the twenty-first century started in 2002 when they upset the 14-point favorites St. Louis Rams to capture the Lombardi Trophy. With this triumph, quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick launched the Patriots into a dynasty.
Their three Super Bowl victories came in 2004 and 2005 when they won the game back-to-back. Despite being 17-0 in the 2007 season, they were defeated by Eli Manning and the New York Giants in the Super Bowl. Four years later, they fell to the Giants once more.
San Francisco 49ers (5)
The San Francisco 49ers are among the most successful teams in the NFL thanks to their five Super Bowl victories, which have permanently altered the course of NFL history. They are in a good position to win title No. 6 in 2024, according on FanDuel NFL odds.
Their 1982 triumph over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI, the team’s first big championship, marked the start of their ascent to fame. The 49ers’ sustained success allowed them to qualify for and win four more Super Bowls: in 1985, 1989, 1990, and 1995. After that, they were to the Super Bowl twice, but they were defeated by the Chiefs and Ravens both times.
Legendary athletes like Terrell Owens, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Joe Montana, and Ronnie Lott were instrumental in building the team’s heritage. When Joe Montana hit John Taylor in the end zone with a game-winning touchdown pass, it was one of the 49ers’ most memorable championships from Super Bowl XXIII. It is considered to be one of the most memorable plays in NFL history.
Dallas Cowboys (5)
With an incredible five Super Bowl triumphs under their belt, the Dallas Cowboys have been a mainstay of the National Football League.
They won their first big championship in 1972, defeating the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI, which marked the beginning of their quest to football supremacy. In Super Bowl XII in 1978, the Cowboys triumphed against the Denver Broncos once more.
As they won three more Super Bowl wins in the 1990s, the team’s genius was evident. The Cowboys won Super Bowl XXVII in 1993 and XXVIII in 1994 over the Buffalo Bills. Their most recent triumph came in Super Bowl XXX in 1996, as they defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Along with stars Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin, important players like quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman were primarily responsible for the Cowboys’ success. Not to be overlooked are the accomplishments made by Jerry Jones, their significant owner, general manager, and president since 1989. The squad has a long history, and head coaches Jimmy Johnson and Tom Landry were major contributors.