SUPER BOWL II |
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| January 14, 1968 | |
| Orange Bowl | |
| Miami, FL | |
| OAKLAND RAIDERS | GREEN BAY PACKERS |
| 14 | 33 |
| Super Bowl MVP: Bart Starr | |
Super Bowl II took place on January 14, 1968, between the Green Bay Packers and the Oakland Raiders. The game was held at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The Packers, led by their legendary coach Vince Lombardi, emerged as the winners with a score of 33-14.
Green Bay's quarterback Bart Starr had an outstanding performance, throwing for 202 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Boyd Dowler hauled in Starr's lone touchdown pass, and running back Donny Anderson contributed with a rushing touchdown.The Packers' defense played a crucial role, forcing three turnovers in the blowout win.
The Oakland Raiders' quarterback, Daryle Lamonica, threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the dominant Packers. The game marked Vince Lombardi's final season as the head coach of the Packers, adding to the significance of their victory.
Super Bowl II solidified the Green Bay Packers' status as the team of the 1960s, as they won their second consecutive Super Bowl title to go along with three NFL championships they won earlier in the decade.