Super Bowl XLIII: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals

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Super Bowl XLIII: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.

A squadron of Air Force Thunderbird jets perform a flyover to kickoff Super Bowl XLIII pre-game festivities.

Singer Faith Hill performs "America the Beautiful" before the game.

Jennifer Hudson sings the national anthem before Super Bowl XLIII.

Steelers running back Gary Russell (33) runs into Arizona Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers during the 24-yard return to start the game.

Pittsburgh Steelers began the game with a 38-yard catch by wide receiver Hines Ward.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger looks to hand the ball off to running back Willie Parker.

Steelers tight end Heath Miller catches a 21-yard pass on the opening drive.

Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell (93) and Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett (90) tackle Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on a play that what was initially ruled a 1-yard touchdown run.

Cardinal head coach Ken Whisenhunt challenges the Steelers touchdown.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) celebrates with teammates after what was initially ruled a 1-yard touchdown run. After a replay, Roethlisberger was ruled down short of the goal line. The Steelers kicked a field goal to take a 3-0 lead.

Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner misses the hand-off to running back Edgerrin James during Arizona's first possession.

Arizona's Edgerrin James recovers the fumbled ball and still picks up four yards on the broken up play.

Steeler's Santonio Holmes heads up the sideline for some extra yardage. Holmes had nine catches for 141 yards and one touchdown.

Referee Terry McAulaythe breaks up a scuffle between Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (86) and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Gerald Hayes during the first quarter.

Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin reacts after making a 45-yard catch over Steelers' safety Ryan Clark that put Arizona at the 1-yard line and set up the Cardinals' lone touchdown of the first half.

Cardinals tight end Ben Patrick brings down a 1-yard touchdown pass over Pittsburgh linebacker Larry Foote.

Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby (58) celebrates intercepting a pass by Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Cardinals wide receiver Steve Breaston runs behind a wall of blockers on a 34-yard punt return in the second quarter.

Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92), the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year, returns an interception for a 100-yard touchdown to end the half and give Pittsburgh a 17-7 lead. The play is the longest play in Super Bowl history.

Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison falls awkwardly on his helmet as he is brought down in the end zone by Arizona wide receivers Steve Breaston (15) and Larry Fitzgerald.

Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes and Cardinals defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie play tug of war with each other's helmets during the third quarter.

Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald pulls in a 1-yard touchdown reception under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor in the fourth quarter.

Steelers kicker Jeff Reed (3) kicks field goal to give Pittsburgh a 20-7 lead in the third quarter.

A flag flies in the end zone after Pittsburgh Steelers center Justin Hartwig (62) is called for holding during fourth quarter. The play resulted in a safety.

Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald celebrates his 64-yard touchdown reception that gave Arizona a 23-20 lead late in the fourth quarter. Fitzgerald, who only had one catch in the first half, finished with seven receptions for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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A squadron of Air Force Thunderbird jets perform a flyover to kickoff Super Bowl XLIII pre-game festivities.

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