15 Infamous Moments in Super Bowl History
The wildest moments, including pregame, big game, anthem, halftime shows and more.
By: Nathan Rush | 2/1/13, 11:29 AM EST
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1. Janet Jackson's "Wardrobe Malfunction"
1 of 16Super Bowl XXXVIII – Feb. 1, 2004 – Houston
Justin Timberlake promised to have Janet Jackson "naked by the end of this song" and he nearly pulled it off in the "breast Super Bowl ever."
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2. Don Beebe's Hustle, Leon Lett's Fumble
2 of 16Super Bowl XXVII – Jan. 31, 1993 – Rose Bowl
The original exposed boob, Leon Lett suffered from premature jubilation until Don Beebe stripped him just before scoring.
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3. Garo Yepremian's Imperfect Pass
3 of 16Super Bowl VII – Jan. 14, 1973 – Los Angeles
The perfect season nearly ended in a shutout victory, until the Dolphins kicker tried to make a play with his arm.
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4. Hollywood Trash Talks Terry
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Super Bowl XIII – Jan. 21, 1979 – Miami
Two of the iconic Super Bowl personalities clashed when Hollywood Henderson said of Terry Bradshaw: "He couldn't spell 'cat' if you spotted him the 'c' and the 't.'"
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5. Doug Williams' Dumb Media Day Question
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Super Bowl XXII – Jan. 31, 1988 – San Diego
"How long have you been a black quarterback?" may not have actually been asked of the Redskins passer, but the Super Bowl Media Day myth lives on.
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6. Whitney Houston Lip-Syncs National Anthem
6 of 16Super Bowl XXV – Jan. 27, 1991 – Tampa
The longest and most acclaimed singing of the National Anthem in Super Bowl history has long been rumored to have been pre-recorded.
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7. Clint Eastwood: "It's Halftime in America"
7 of 16Super Bowl XLVI – Feb. 5, 2012 – Indianapolis
Before he was an angry old man talking to an empty chair, Dirty Harry was an angry old man talking to Super Bowl party platters.
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8. Max McGee Scores First Super Bowl TD
8 of 16Super Bowl I – Jan. 15, 1967 – Los Angeles
The notorious party animal pulled an infamous all-nighter before Super Bowl I, then went out and played the game of his life.
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9. Raiders' Barret Robbins Goes AWOL
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Super Bowl XXXVII – Jan. 26, 2003 – San Diego
Al Davis missed out on winning his fourth Super Bowl because his Pro Bowl center missed the game after a tequila-fueled trip to Tijuana.
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10. Eugene Robinson Arrested
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Super Bowl XXXIII – Jan. 31, 1999 – Miami
The Falcons safety was busted for soliciting a prostitute before being stung deep by the Broncos.
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11. Refrigerator Perry Vultures TD
11 of 16Super Bowl XX – Jan. 26, 1986 – New Orleans
The Refrigerator stole a goal line TD from Walter Payton, keeping Sweetness scoreless in Super Bowl history.
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12. Xtina's "Star-Mangled Banner"
12 of 16Super Bowl XLV – Feb. 6, 2011 – Cowboys Stadium
Christina Aguilera butchered the lyrics to the National Anthem on the biggest stage at the big game in Big D.
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13. Farrah Fawcett Creams Joe Namath
13 of 16Super Bowl VII – Jan. 14, 1973 – Los Angeles
Noxema and Broadway Joe were winners with this ad featuring a pre-Charlie's Angels Farrah — I guarantee it.
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14. Cindy Crawford, "Gotta Have It"
14 of 16Super Bowl XXVI – Jan. 26, 1992 – Minneapolis
Pepsi or Diet Pepsi, doesn't matter. This Super Bowl ad is Cindy Crawford classic.
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15. Michael Jackson's Halftime Kids
15 of 16Super Bowl XXVII – Jan. 31, 1993 – Rose Bowl
Michael Jackson and 3,500 children performed in a strong show that is a little creepy in hindsight.
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