Super Bowl History
Who won the first Super Bowl in 1967?
Green Bay Packers
How many yards does a team need to gain for a first down?
10 yards
“Time to make the donuts” was from what company?
Dunkin’ Donuts
Which dip became nationally popular after appearing in Super Bowl commercials in the 1990s?
Guacamole
True or False: The Patriots franchise originally began as a team called the Boston Patriots.
True
The team started in 1960 in the AFL as the Boston Patriots before changing their name in 1971.
Which two cities have hosted the most Super Bowls?
Miami and New Orleans
How many players from each team are on the field at one time?
11
“Don’t leave home without it” advertised what card?
American Express
Which brand made tortilla chips a “Super Bowl staple” with major TV advertising in the 1990s?
Tostitos
How many Super Bowls have the New England Patriots won?
6
Patriots are tied with the Steelers for the most Super Bowl wins — 6 total.
Which team has the most Super Bowl appearances?
New England Patriots (11 appearances)
What do you call it when the defense catches the quarterback’s pass?
An interception
“Is it live, or is it Memorex?” promoted what product?
Cassette tapes
True or False: Ranch dressing outsells ketchup during Super Bowl weekend.
True
Before their modern success, which city served as the Patriots’ home field for several early seasons?
Fenway Park (Boston)
The Patriots played at Fenway Park during parts of the 1960s before moving permanently to Foxboro
Who became the first wild card team to win a Super Bowl (1980)?
The Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
How many downs does a team get to move the ball forward?
Four
“Reach out and touch someone” was used by what company?
AT&T
Which snack food is most likely to be sold in “party-size” bags before the Super Bowl: chips, pretzels, or popcorn?
Chips
True or False: The Patriots have played in more Super Bowls than they have won.
True
They’ve appeared in 11 Super Bowls but won 6 of them.
True or False: Only seven teams have won back-to-back Super Bowl championships.
True — very few teams have repeated
What penalty is called when the quarterback is tackled after throwing the ball?
Roughing the passer
“Please don’t squeeze the ___” was a famous slogan for what product?
Charmin (toilet paper)
Which food category sees the biggest percentage increase in sales before the Super Bowl: chicken wings, tortilla chips, or soda?
Chicken wings
Which historic Patriots comeback — from a 25-point deficit — became the largest in Super Bowl history?
The Patriots vs. Falcons comeback in 2017
New England overcame a 28–3 deficit to win 34–28 in overtime, the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history.