Top Ten Unsung Heroes in Super Bowl History

10. Jim O'Brien, K, Baltimore Colts, SB V
As a rookie, O'Brien kicked the game-winning 32-yard field goal to give the Colts' their first Super Bowl title.
9. Larry Brown, DB, Dallas Cowboys, SB XXX
The MVP of Super Bowl XXX, Brown had 2 interceptions and 77 interception return yards as the Dallas defense picked apart Steelers' QB Neil O'Donnell
8. David Tyree,WR, New York Giants SB XLII
Tyree made one of the most memorable catches in Super Bowl history setting up a game-winning touchdown from Eli Manning to Plaxico Burress to deny the Patriots of an undefeated season.
7. Mike Jones, LB, St. Louis Rams SB XXXIV
Jones made the biggest tackle in Super Bowl history stoppin Titans receiver Kevin Dyson at the one-yard line as time expired to give Dick Vermeil his long awaited title.
6. Lynn Swann, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers SB X
Back in the day when the Super Bowl was played the week after Champioship Sunday, Swann had a big performance after suffering a concussion against the Raiders in AFC title game the week before.
5. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots SB XXXVI
Before he was a household name, Brady was Drew Bledsoe's backup that led the Pats to the Super Bowl. By winning MVP going 16/27 with 145 yards, Brady began his legacy as a big-game quarterback.
4. John Riggins, RB, Washington Redskins SB XVII
Riggins ran for a record, at that time, 166 yards on 38 carries and recorded more total yards than by himself than his opponent, the Miami Dolphins.
3. Kurt Warner, QB, St. Louis Rams, SB XXXIV
After his illustrious career with the Iowa Barnstormers, Warner was picked up by the Rams and won his first and only Super Bowl going 24/45 with 414 yards and 2 touchdowns as well as picking up MVP honors.
2. Timmy Smith, RB, Washington Redskins, SB XXII
In a game where the winner was decided by halftime, Smith was overshadowed by teammate and MVP Doug Williams. Smith ran for 204 yards and two touchdowns in the Skins' dominant performance 56-10 over the Broncos.
1. Max McGee, WR, Green Bay Packers SB I
McGee was a backup with the Packers and was known as a partier. Since he did not think he would play the next day, McGee went out and came to the game hungover. In the first half, starting receiver Boyd Dowler came down with an injury that took him out for the game. Coach Vince Lombardi inserted McGee into the lineup and the rest is history. McGee caught seven passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns.