Sep 03, 20 read cnn s fast facts about the super bowl and learn more information about the championship game of the national football league. The 49ers defeated the bengals by the score of 2621 to win their first super bowl. I think that cam newton or tom brady will get the mvp award. In 2019, one 30second super bowl commercial is expected to bring a price tag of. Your home for all nfl super bowl news as well as ticket, apparel and event info. Super bowl xvii was an american football game between the american football conference afc champion miami dolphins and the national football conference nfc champion washington redskins to decide the national football league nfl champion for the 1982 season. The world almanac and book of facts 1981 by hana umlauf lane, 1981. The dodgers won two more world series in the 1980s 1981, 1988. Browse historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from jan 25, 1981 or search by date, day or keyword. For most football fans, it is a very special event.
Super bowl xvi was an american football game between the national football conference nfc champion san francisco 49ers and the american football conference afc champion cincinnati bengals to decide the national football league nfl champion for the 1981 season. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Relive some super bowl history with these fun historical super bowl facts and figures. It has taken more than a century, but the world almanac and book of facts, the. Just as important as watching the game, it seems, is the snacking during the game. The super bowl is a special american football game played every year at the end of the national football league nfl season. The raiders defeated the eagles by the score of 2710, becoming the first wild card playoff team to win a super bowl. Roman numerals are used to identify successive games, instead of the year in which it is held. The world almanac is published annually in november. Ratings super bowl xlviii in 2014 had an average audience of 112. Want to amaze your friends at that super bowl party youre going to.
But back in 1967, the most expensive ticket to super bowl i cost a. For the first time they had a picture of the seattle seahawks in their super bowl xlviii victory. Super bowl xvii was the redskins first super bowl victory third nfl championship overall, and their second super bowl appearance, since they were defeated by the dolphins, 147 in super bowl vii. As we pointed out in last weeks column featuring luckys race and sports book director jimmy vaccaro, the total on this years game is the highest in super bowl history at 56. Here are some interesting facts about the super bowl you can throw out as you are watching the big game this sunday. The world almanac and book of facts 1947 by the new york world telgram. This super bowl is wellknown along the las vegas strip as black sunday, the year the line fluctuated between 3 12 and 4 12 points as the money moved. Dips and spreads are the top choice of food to eat during the super bowl. Only thing is these types of rumors arent verified and need to be taken with a little tongue in cheek.
The world almanac and book of facts for 1936 by robert hunt lyman. Our efforts will be in keeping with the hallmarks of the world almanac itselfan american institution that millions of people have turned to for trusted facts for nearly 140 years, and the bestselling u. Super bowl facts and figures reuters february 4, 2017, 1. The patriots lastsecond victory over the seahawks in super bowl xlix was the most watched telecast in television history. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. An estimated 160 million will watch this championship american football game on super bowl sunday. The world almanac and book of facts is americas topselling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. This super bowl is featured on nfls greatest games under the title the cinderella super bowl.
What is the super bowl by dina anastasio this book is awesome. This was the second rematch in super bowl history the first being the pittsburgh steelers and the dallas cowboys in super bowls x and xiii. What does unemployment have anything to do with the super bowl post to facebook. The 15 craziest things you never knew about the super bowl. In 16 regularseason games, carolina quarterback cam newton had been sacked only 33 times. The world almanac and book of facts is a uspublished reference work, an almanac conveying information about such subjects as world changes, tragedies. The first edition of the world almanac, a 120page volume with 12 pages of advertising, was published by the new york world in 1868. Previously the highest overunder for a super bowl was in 2008 when the new england and giants total was 55 and that. Fantastic fun book for anyone who loves coloring and football. It is the third straight year with both top seeds in the super bowl. All you have to do is hit em with some super bowl math.
The pregame festivities honored the end of the iran hostage crisis which was announced 5 days before the game, and featured a performance by the southern university band. Philadelphia eagles tight end keith krepfle 84 catches an 8yard scoring reception during an nfl super bowl xv game against the oakland raiders in new orleans on january 25, 1981. Jan 30, 2015 here are some interesting facts about the super bowl you can throw out as you are watching the big game this sunday. The steelers are currently the most successful team in the super bowl winning 6 in the past 51 years, that is the most out of any other team. Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource the world almanac and book of facts is americas topselling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Jan 30, 2015 reuters facts and figures about sundays 49th super bowl in glendale, arizona. Who last appeared in the super bowl also against the patriots as the defensive coordinator for. Jan 30, 2015 super bowl sunday is the secondlargest day for consumption of food and drink for americans, behind thanksgiving day. Ken jenningss trivia almanac is the ingeniously organized book where, for a change, the alltime jeopardy.
Peyton manning, left, threw for 141 yards and the broncos ran for 90 all by c. The super bowl is also one of the most watched american broadcasts attracting more than a hundred million viewers. Wikipedia is written and edited by volunteers who combine and hone a crowdsourced view off the mainstream media path. At the game, a record number of more than 3,000 security guards and more than. Which was played in the last game of which stadium. The super bowl 50 matchup is set, with the carolina panthers taking on the denver broncos. If youre a fan of the world almanac and book of facts, we think youll love our brand new title.
Common knowledge series the world almanac and book of facts. For example, the 1929 world almanac and book of facts lists baseball. Super bowl viii between miami and minnesota marked the final time that a. The super bowl will be held in houston texas in 2016. Welcome to the first issue of the world almanac enewsletter. The broncos set a super bowl record for fewest yards gained by a winning team. Learn the rich history of americas game by looking back at previous super bowls. Super bowl xxiv was an american football game between the national football conference nfc champion san francisco 49ers and the american football conference afc champion denver broncos to decide the national football league nfl champion for the 1989 season. Different super bowl facts the yearly super bowl is an important event for all of us here at research maniacs. Need to know 1981 production figures of wheat, rice and corn in nepal. Jan 31, 2016 super bowl xiv, played in the rose bowl in jan. As we gather around the tv this sunday with friends and family to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year, wolf down chicken wings and nachos, sing along to the halftime show and chuckle at million dollar commercials, theres another thing that we can do as.
The world almanac and book of facts series librarything. Americans are expected to devour more than a billion chicken wings on super bowl sunday followed by 11. The world almanac and book of facts 2016 kindle edition. Jan 25, 2014 what does unemployment have anything to do with the super bowl post to facebook. The winning team receives the nfls vince lombardi trophy, named in memory of the winning coach of the first two super bowls. The logos vary in difficulty and will be sure to keep you busy for hours at a time. Read cnn s fast facts about the super bowl and learn more information about the championship game of the national football league. Previously the highest overunder for a super bowl was in 2008 when the new england and giants total was 55 and that game came crashing under when the final score was.
The world almanac and book of facts 2015 turtleback school. The super bowl is more than just a game its an experience. Below are some interesting stats and information about past super bowls. Read these tips before heading to a super bowl party. This year i think the carolina panthers and the new england patriots are going to go to the super bowl. The redskins defeated the dolphins 2717 to win their first super bowl championship. The world series is the annual championship series of major league baseball mlb in north. Buy the world almanac and book of facts 2020 by sarah janssen isbn. The super bowl is one of the most beloved events in the usa. Super bowl xv was an american football game between the american football conference afc champion oakland raiders and the national football conference nfc champion philadelphia eagles to decide the national football league nfl champion for the 1980 season. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Everyone knows that the super bowl is the biggest game of the year. The super bowl is the most watched sports event in the us drawing close to 100 million viewers annually.
Super bowl party fun facts billions served on super bowl sunday. Lets take a look at some of the fun facts and trivia that you should know about before you go to a super bowl party. Once a month you will receive updates on subjects ranging from current events to sports, as well as interesting facts that make the world almanac and book of facts a bestseller every year. As we gather around the tv this sunday with friends and family to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year, wolf down chicken wings and nachos, sing along to the halftime show and chuckle at million dollar commercials, theres another thing that we can do as well discuss the science behind all that football.
By jeff elder, wikimedia foundation michael guss, wikimedia foundation february 4th, 2016. Here are 10 facts about the game that may or may not blow your mind. Tom brady, philip rivers, teddy bridgewater, dak prescott, drew brees, cam. The world almanac and book of facts 2011 pdf free download. The world almanac and book of facts 1937 by new york world telegram.
The world almanac and book of facts is americas topselling reference book of all time. Career wins regular season and postseason for peyton manning, an nfl record for a starting qb. Jan 22, 2020 its time to talk about some super bowl fun facts. That number reached seven figures for the first time in. Next would be the cowboys,and the 49ers with 5 total super bowl victories. Super bowl 50 will be the first big game to not feature roman numerals in its title. Wikipedias super bowl of facts is played every day, all around the world, by all kinds of people. The best team from each of the two nfl conferences play for the vince lombardi trophy, which was named after the first coach to win a super bowl. This book has all 32 nfl team logos to color and includes a list of every super bowl winner from super bowl i to the present day. Super bowl sunday is the secondlargest day for consumption of food and drink for americans, behind thanksgiving day. The game was played on january 28, 1990, at the louisiana superdome in new orleans, louisiana. You and everybody else is glued to the television set watching the big game and then it happens. The world almanac and book of facts 1981 by hana umlauf lane. All you have to do is hit em with some super bowl math fun facts.
87 1444 714 526 760 1386 510 1230 1372 1412 340 1209 201 635 1511 617 246 4 1532 1596 244 810 1253 1307 322 1174 943 739 998 1132 38 1119 282 612 1431 677 1133 51 493 1072 1407 1368 1239 1002 149 161 1273 439