Super Bowl LIV, February 2020, on the eve of the pandemic, in a small sports bar in Dominical, Costa Rica, my son, my daughter-in-law and enthusiastic supporters divided between the 49ers and the Chiefs, and then, Laurent Duvernay- Tardif who wins his first Super Bowl, for us, the only three Quebecers on site. Yes, for us! Pure magic!
Nicole Viau
Since I’m a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I have to pick a Super Bowl game involving them. I went with their last appearance in 2009 against the Arizona Cardinals. For those who remember that game, there were two key plays: James Harrison’s record interception return from 100 yards (I think I helped him run the last 10 yards by my shouting encouragement) and the famous pass from the great Big Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes in the end zone with 35 seconds left in the game. The latter had managed to keep his feet just in the end zone. What a jewel as caught! 27-23 victory and a sixth title for Pennsylvania’s number one team.
Stephane Thibault
PHOTO JOHN GAPS III, ASSOCIATED PRESS ARCHIVES
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana in 1989
The 1989 Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers winning 20-16 over the Cincinnati Bengals. Joe Montana who distinguished himself in the last minutes by an unforgettable comeback to give the Niners the definitive advantage on a touchdown from John Taylor. Jerry Rice, Game MVP, Outstanding.
Philippe Gonin
My favorite Super Bowl is the 18the, the last won by my beloved Raiders. I had watched it while tasting Doritos, which had just been invented. Marcus Allen rushed for 191 yards, scoring 2 passing touchdowns. And Jim Plunkett won his second Super Bowl. He was named Most Valuable Player in the 15e. He’s still the only starting quarterback with two championships who isn’t in the Hall of Fame, which is one of the greatest injustices in sports history!
Jean-Francois Leclerc
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning at the 2012 Super Bowl
The one that’s unforgettable for me is the year the New England Patriots had a perfect season. They lost, however, to the New York Giants and Eli Manning. And it is the rise in the last seconds that was the bouquet of this Super Bowl. A great performance from the other’s brother (Peyton).
Guy Tasse
1976, 1979 and 1996. Why? Those Super Bowls involved my favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, who I also loved. Especially at the time of their supremacy, these two teams packed with talent at all positions and led by Messrs. Staubach and Bradshaw represented candy for me.
Raymond Deneault
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees with the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 2010
My favorite Super Bowl was the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in 2010. I lived in New Orleans with my husband and it was after-Katrina… This match gave a boost of hope to all the fans, but also to the entire population. There was a palpable feverishness for several months. It also helped keep the franchise in New Orleans and restore its image and stadium.
Huguette Parent-McKay
Super Bowl XXXV on January 28, 2001 will forever be etched in my memory, not for the one-sided game the Baltimore Ravens won 34-7 against the New York Giants, but for the emotion that I experienced at that time and from the halftime show. My sister had died suddenly the day before, we were reunited with my family in sadness and contemplation at home, and the game was played on open TV mechanically. At halftime, Aerosmith, *NSYNC, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly offered a dynamic interpretation of walk this way. It was a very appreciated few minutes.
Richard Legault