What was the final score of Super Bowl II?
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Oakland Raiders 33-14 in Super Bowl II, played on the 14th of January, 1968, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida.
Questions about Super Bowl II
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Who was named MVP of Super Bowl II?
Bart Starr was named the MVP of Super Bowl II, completing 13 of 24 passes for 202 yards and one touchdown. He was the first back-to-back Super Bowl MVP, having also won the award in the first championship game.
Why is Super Bowl II historically significant for the Green Bay Packers?
Super Bowl II gave the Packers their third consecutive world championship, making the 1965-67 squad the first and only NFL team to win three straight championship games. No NFL team has matched that feat since.
Who coached the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl II?
Vince Lombardi coached the Packers in Super Bowl II. It was his ninth consecutive playoff victory and his final game as Green Bay's head coach.
Where was Super Bowl II played and how was the host city selected?
Super Bowl II was played at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The NFL selected Miami on the 25th of May, 1967, at its owners meetings in New York City, choosing it over Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, and New Orleans based on weather, hotel capacity, and the stadium's experience hosting major games.
What happened to the CBS broadcast of Super Bowl II?
The CBS telecast of Super Bowl II was considered lost for decades. By 2016, the NFL reported it no longer had a copy of the broadcast, though game footage used in highlight films survived. Nearly 80 percent of the country also lost the video feed temporarily during the broadcast due to an AT&T cable line failure.