10 Infamous Moments in Super Bowl History
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1. Janet Jackson's "Wardrobe Malfunction"
Super 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. Superdome Blackout
Super Bowl XLVII – Feb. 3, 2013 – New Orleans
The lights went out and the CBS broadcast crew wasn't sure what to do — luckily, Saturday Night Live knew exactly what to do.
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3. Don Beebe's Hustle, Leon Lett's Fumble
Super 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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4. Garo Yepremian's Imperfect Pass
Super 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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5. Whitney Houston Lip-Syncs National Anthem
Super 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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6. Clint Eastwood: "It's Halftime in America"
Super 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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7. Max McGee Scores First Super Bowl TD
Super 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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8. Refrigerator Perry Vultures TD
Super 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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9. Xtina's "Star-Mangled Banner"
Super 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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10. Farrah Fawcett Creams Joe Namath
Super 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.
