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From Namath to Norwood, Dramatic Moments Enter Super Bowl Lore

(Reuters) - From Joe Namath raising his finger toward the sky to David Tyree’s “Helmet Catch”, the Super Bowl is a history book of indelible moments that lead to next Sunday's 50th edition.

When the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos face off in Santa Clara, California, the suspense will be palpable. Will we see a historic performance? A thrilling finish? A controversial mishap?

The sport's biggest show has produced all of the above. Created as a deciding crown between the National Football League and American Football League champions, in 1967, Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers captured the first two played, earning a place in lore and the famous coach’s name on thetrophy.