Steelers running backs coach candidates list should. Steelers running back willie parker dives into the end zone on his recordsetting 75yard touchdown run during the third quarter against seattle. Super bowl iii was the third aflnfl championship game in professional american football, and the first to officially bear the trademark name super bowl. Joe robbie stadium miami san francisco 20, cincinnati 16. These are relatively minor complaints, but it really makes the postgazette look like amateur hour when they cant even identify the correct steelers players in a book about the steelers. Willie parker super bowl xl record td run photo mint. Willie parker was bornon november 11, 1980 in clinton, nc. Parker needs only to flash his two super bowl rings, or page open the steelers rushing record book if he wished to. The second half highlight was herb adderley setting a super bowl record that the games other hall of fame cornerback, willie brown, would break nine years later see super bowl xi. In this game, parker would record 8 rushing yards and a careerhigh 3 touchdowns, all before. Bell actually broke a record belonging to willie parker, who had 223 yards in a 2006 game. Representing the pittsburgh steelers fifth lombardi trophy, super bowl xl was highlighted by a record 75yard run by running back willie parker, which propelled his team to a 2110 victory over the seattle seahawks at detroits ford field.
Willie parkers 75yard super bowl xl run from scrimmage, quarterback mark malones recordsetting catch of 90 yards from terry bradshaw, and john henry johnson running for a 45yard score to help the steelers upset the. The seahawks fought back to 14 10 when kelly herndon set a super bowl record with his 76 yard interception return. Steelers running game gets on track in 2nd half orlando. He is a scorpio and was born in the year of the monkey. Aaron rodgers is better in december than santa and 10. He played college football at north carolina, however he didnt get much playing time throughout his career. Pittsburghs willie parker ripped off the longest touchdown run in super bowl history, 75 yards. Steelers running backs coach candidates list should include willie parker.
The steelers took a 14 to 3 lead after willie parker broke a super bowl record with his 75 yard touchdown rush. The previous longest was 74 yards by marcus allen in super bowl xviii against the washington redskins. The destination for all national football leaguerelated video on the web. He still holds the record for the longest rush from scrimmage in a. He had 298 total yards, more than the entire bills team, becoming the first player to outgain an. Follow full coverage of willie parker during the 1971 nfl draft on. Steelers rb willie parker on his way to the record books with his 75 yard td. Two pictures that are clearly santonio holmes are mislabeled as being willie parker. Includes certificate of authenticity to show everyone you are a serious collector. Willie parker autographed signed memorabilia steelers jersey tse coa 2 super bowl champion xl xliii certified authentic.
Dozens of color photos help to reanimate each memory, including the immaculate reception, willie parkers 75yard super bowl xl run from scrimmage, quarterback mark malones recordsetting catch of 90 yards from terry bradshaw, and john henry johnson running for a 45yard score to help the steelers upset the browns. Willie parker american football wiki fandom powered by. Trapped is a 2016 peabody awardwinning feature documentary from dawn porter. In this game, parker would record 8 rushing yards and a careerhigh 3 touchdowns, all before the fourth quarter ever started. And then there is former steelers running back willie parker, an undrafted free agent who holds one of the most significant records in super bowl history. Lightning quick exnfl running back who set a super bowl record with a 75yard td run. In 2005 willie parker set the record for the longest run from scrimmage in a super bowl as he helped the steelers win super bowl xl.
Super bowl play finder, super bowl leaders, super bowl standings. Willie parker date of birth november 11, 1980 place of birth clinton, north carolina positions running back college university of north carolina pro bowls 2007 awards pittsburgh steelers team mvp twotime nfl player of the week recipient statistics cbs. A look back at the steelers victory in super bowl xl. The steeler victory came 26 years after their last such triumph, in super bowl xiv on jan. Willie parker football trading cards season 2008 for sale. Here are the most memorable super bowl moments from the last 51 years. Parker finished the game with 93 yards on 10 carries and an average of 9. Those sweet interruptions in a bland game couldnt overcome the bad taste left by some zebra calls. Seattle, xl 1093 touchdowns most touchdowns, career. Parker gave his super bowl ring to his father willie parker sr. Willie parker of the pittsburgh steelers in super bowl xl vs. Click here to find a screening near you or watch on netflix.
Later in the game, seattle cb kelly herndon rewrote the record books with a 76yard interception return that bumped oakland cb willie brown 75 yards in super bowl xi vs. Description 2006 super bowl xl lombardi trophy manufactured for willie parker. Parker s 75yard run against seattle in super bowl xl remains the longest run in the games history. Steelers running back willie parker dives into the end zone on his recordsetting 75yard touchdown run during the third quarter against seattle in super bowl xl on sunday feb. Willie everette parker born november 11, 1980 in clinton, north carolina is an american football running back for the pittsburgh steelers. Played on january 12, 1969, at the orange bowl in miami, florida, the game is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in both american football history and in the recorded history of sports. Photos of the most memorable super bowl moments ever.
Bill cowher was quoted as saying that parker would be a workhorse and receive the goalline carries in his role as the starter. Jack murphy stadium san diego washington 42, denver 10. Fan zone fan zone home steelers official mobile app steelers opus book. Celebrate your teams multiple super bowl victories with this framed vinyl gold record from sports vault authentic. His 75yard touchdown run is the longest run from line of scrimmage in super bowl history, surpassing marcus allens 74yard. His bittersweet super bowl xl a football life nfl duration. Super bowl records are shattered by tom brady adam vinatieri makes super bowl history with seven field goals jerry rice sets multiple records in four super bowls rookie timmy smith makes record super bowl debut willie parker runs recordbreaking super bowl touchdown rod martin sets record for interceptions in one super bowl l.
Parker for a discussion and reading from his book, lifes work a moral argument for choice. A oneofakind book, the georgia bulldogs playbook is a musthave keepsake for any fan of the schools football team. Get the latest updated stats and splits for running back willie parker on espn. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases whole. Dozens of color photos help to reanimate each memory, including the immaculate reception, willie parker s 75yard super bowl xl run from scrimmage, quarterback mark malones record setting catch of 90 yards from terry bradshaw, and john henry johnson running for a 45yard score to help the steelers upset the browns. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. He was a 2time pro bowl selection as a member of the steelers from 2004 to 2009. The steelers fifth title matched the most in nfl history s. Steelers rb willie parker leads all runners with 53 yards in super bowl xliii. It premiered at the 2016 sundance film festival, where it won a special jury award.
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