When was Super Bowl II awarded to Miami?
The NFL awarded Super Bowl II to Miami on the 25th of May 1967. This decision came during owners meetings held in New York City.
Questions about Super Bowl II
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the starting running backs for Green Bay before the 1967 season?
Future Hall of Famers Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor departed Green Bay before the 1967 season. Coach Vince Lombardi relied on second-year reserve Donny Anderson instead.
What was the record of the Oakland Raiders entering Super Bowl II?
The Raiders stormed to the top of the AFL with a thirteen win and one loss record. Their only defeat came against the New York Jets on October 7 by a score of twenty-seven to fourteen.
How many people watched Super Bowl II on television?
Thirty-nine point twelve million people watched the game on television. The rating reached thirty-six point eight with a market share of sixty-eight.
Why did CBS lose most of the video feed during Super Bowl II?
Almost eighty percent of the nation lost the video feed during the second quarter due to a breakdown in AT&T cable lines. Three minutes of halftime also suffered from this technical failure.