Super Bowl XLVII

Background

For the first time in Super Bowl history, the game featured two brothers coaching against each other – Jim and John Harbaugh, head coaches of the 49ers and Ravens, respectively – earning it the nickname Har-bowl. Super Bowl XLVII was the first to feature two teams that had undefeated records in previous Super Bowl games (the Ravens, 1–0; the 49ers, 5–0). The Ravens dominated the first half, aided by quarterback Joe Flacco's three touchdown passes. A partial power outage in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome following the second-half kickoff suspended play for 34 minutes, earning the game the added nickname of the Blackout Bowl. After play resumed, the 49ers rallied but ultimately turned the ball over on downs at the Ravens' 7-yard line. The Ravens then took an intentional safety in the waning moments of the game to preserve the victory.

Did You Know?

• This was the first Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans since Super Bowl XXXVI and the first to be played there since Hurricane Katrina struck the city in 2005.
• The 49ers entered the game seeking their sixth Super Bowl win, which would have tied the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most by a franchise.
• Linebacker Ray Lewis, the MVP of Super Bowl XXXV, played in this game, his and 49ers wide receiver Randy Moss' last before both retired.