Super Bowl XLIII

After ex-NFL star turned soldier Pat Tillman's death is covered up by the U.S. Army, Rory Fanning is discharged from the Army for resisting a second combat tour. Back home, he walks across the country while studying the history of war resistors.

Super Bowl XXX, played on January 28, 1996, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, was a historic showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys emerged victorious with a 27-17 win, securing their third Super Bowl title in four years and tying the Steelers and 49ers for the most Super Bowl victories at the time, with five. The game also marked the return of one of the NFL’s most classic rivalries, as Dallas and Pittsburgh met in the Super Bowl for the third time, with the Steelers having won their previous matchups in the 1970s.

Super Bowl XIII, played on January 21, 1979, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, was a thrilling matchup between two of the NFL’s most storied franchises: the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys. In a highly anticipated showdown, the Steelers emerged victorious with a 35-31 win, claiming their fourth Super Bowl title in six years and further solidifying their place as one of the greatest teams in NFL history.

Super Bowl X, played on January 18, 1976, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, was a showcase of two powerhouse teams and one of the most thrilling finishes in Super Bowl history. The Pittsburgh Steelers, fresh off their first championship, defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21-17, securing back-to-back titles and further cementing their status as the NFL’s dominant team of the 1970s.

Super Bowl IX, played on January 12, 1975, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, marked the beginning of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ dynasty. With a 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, the Steelers claimed their first championship in franchise history, powered by their legendary “Steel Curtain” defense and the bruising running of Franco Harris.

Super Bowl XIV, played on January 20, 1980, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, saw the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Los Angeles Rams 31-19, claiming their fourth Super Bowl title in six years and solidifying their place as one of the NFL’s most dominant dynasties. This victory marked the end of an era for Pittsburgh, as they became the first team in NFL history to win four Super Bowls, a feat that wouldn’t be matched for over a decade.

Super Bowl XL, played on February 5, 2006, at Ford Field in Detroit, featured the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks in a game that marked historic milestones for both franchises. Pittsburgh, one of the NFL’s most storied teams, was seeking its first championship in 26 years, while Seattle was making its first-ever Super Bowl appearance.

Super Bowl XLV, played on February 6, 2011, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, saw the Green Bay Packers defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25, securing their fourth Super Bowl title and first since the Brett Favre era. The game solidified Aaron Rodgers as an elite quarterback and brought the Lombardi Trophy back to Green Bay, the franchise that bears its namesake.