PHOTOS: Super Bowl XXIV – Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers – 1990
January 22, 2014
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Center Keith Kartz #72 of the Denver Broncos faces off against the defensive line and Michael Carter (right) of the San Francisco 49ers during the Super Bowl XXIV game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 1601005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
The Denver Broncos take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIV at the Superdome in New Orleans. (Allsport) ( 0701171P LOUISIANA SUPERDOME )
Wide receiver Vance Johnson #82 of the Denver Broncos is circled by the San Francisco defense during the Super Bowl XXIV at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won the game 55-10. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 4201005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Defensive end Charles Haley #94 of the San Francisco 49ers pressures Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway #7 in Super Bowl XXIV at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 72825118GR_ACR046711060 )
Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown during Superbowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 901005P SUPERBOWL XXIV )
Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass during the Super Bowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 4301005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Quarterback Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers in action during the NFL Super Bowl XXIV Game against Denver Broncos at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 3501005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Quarterback Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 4001005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos prepares to pass the ball at Super Bowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 4901005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Running BAck Roger Craig of the San Francisco 49ers evades a Broncos defender during Super Bowl XXIV in New Orleans. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 0301005P SB XXIV ROGER CRAIG )
Quarterback Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers fires an incomplete pass towards Mike Wilson in the third quarter in Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won 55-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR046853082.tif )
Running back Tom Rathman #44 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball at Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 5001005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos runs the field looking for an opening during the Super Bowl XXIV game with the San Francisco 49ers at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won the game 55-10. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 1701005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Defensive end Daniel Stubbs #96 of the San Francisco 49ers pursues Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway #7 in Super Bowl XXIV at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won 55-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR047307059.jpg )
Quarterback Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers prepares to pass the ball during Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 3301005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Running back Tom Rathman #44 of the San Francisco 49ers moves away from the opposition during Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 3401005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Quarterback Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers in action during the NFL Super Bowl XXIV Game against Denver Broncos at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 2801005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Defensive end Larry Roberts #91 of the San Francisco 49ers sacks Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway #7 in Super Bowl XXIV at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR047307008.jpg )
28 Jan 1990: Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball as a pair of San Francisco 49ers players chase him during Super Bowl XXIV at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won the game, 55-10. ( 6001005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
28 Jan 1990: Wide receiver Jerry Rice of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with his teammates during Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. ( 4801005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
28 Jan 1990: Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown during Super Bowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 3601005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Third and ten at the San Francisco 49ers twenty five yard line, Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos gets hit as he misses a pass intended for wide receiver Mark Jackson, the Broncos settle for a field goal during Super Bowl XXIV at the Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156063 )
Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during Super Bowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers at the Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156064 )
Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg #77 of the Denver Broncos closes in on running back Roger Craig #33 of the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XXIV at the Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037176037 )
Quarterback Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers in action during the NFL Super Bowl XXIV Game against Denver Broncos at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 3801005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Quarterback Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers in action during the NFL Super Bowl XXIV Game against Denver Broncos at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 3401005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
Defensive back Chet Brooks #31 of the San Francisco 49ers returns an interception during Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 72825118GR_ACR046672031 )
Running back Roger Craig #33 of the San Francisco 49ers looks for room to run against Denver Broncos inside linebacker Marc Munford #54 in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXIV at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 72825118GR_ACR046694075 )
JAN 29 1990 - Roger Craig off and running in first qt drive for San Fran. (Damien Strohmeyer/The Denver Post) ( image0000110A )
JAN 29 1990 - Joe Montana pursued by Broncos number 73 Simon Flecther on a short roll out in 1st qt. (Damien Strohmeyer/The Denver Post) ( image0000096A )
Running back Roger Craig #33 of the San Francisco 49ers finds room to run against the Denver Broncos defense in Super Bowl XXIV at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 72825118GR_ACR046694076 )
Quarterback Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball in Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR046853083.tif )
Wide receiver Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR046961071.tif )
Wide receiver Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to outrun a diving tackle attempt by Denver Broncos defensive back Kip Corrington #25 during a game in Super Bowl XXIV at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR046961070.tif )
Full back Tom Rathman #44 of the San Francisco 49ers looks for room to run against the Denver Broncos defense in Super Bowl XXIV at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won 55-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR046961024.tif )
Full back Tom Rathman #44 of the San Francisco 49ers spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown in Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won 55-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR046961025.tif )
Defensive end Daniel Stubbs #96 of the San Francisco 49ers returns a fumble in Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won 55-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR047307060.jpg )
Wide receiver New York Giants #80 and cornerback Darryl Pollard #26 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate on the sideline in Super Bowl XXIV against the Denver Broncos at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won 55-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR046961003.tif )
Head coach George Seifert of the San Francisco 49ers gets an escort to the locker room after defeating the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV at Louisiana Superdome on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 49ers won 55-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR047307028.jpg )
Defensive lineman Jim Burt of the San Francisco 49ers kisses the Lombardi Trophy while his son looks on after the Super Bowl XXIV game with the Denver Broncos at the in the Louisiana Superdome at New Orleans, Louisiana, the 49ers won 55-10. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 2001005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
The Vince Lombardi Trophy on display during Super Bowl XXIV at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. ( 4301005P SUPER BOWL XXIV )
JAN 29 1990 - Broncos fans react while watching the Super Bowl. (Lyn Alweis/The Denver Post) ( image0000123A )
JAN 29 1990 - Roland Chavez (left) and Michael Sullivan (right) (still in costume watch the end of the Super Bowl at the Mammoth Events Center party. Most of the crows had left. The party was sponsored by a local radio station, Kool. (Lyn Alweis/The Denver Post) ( image0000127A )
1/28/1990, JAN 29 1990 - A '75 Cadillac painted in 49ers colors being torn apart by a Broncos fans. Bob Wagner using a Sledge Hammer to knock out the window of the car, the car belongs to him. It cost people a dollar a hit. (John Prieto/The Denver Post) ( image0000124A )
1/28/1990 - A '75 Cadillac beign torn apart by Bronco fans it was painted in San Francisco colors shot of Troy Conley on top of car with Sledge Hammer hollering go broncos it cost the people a dollar a hit. (John Prieto/The Denver Post) ( image0000125A )