1971 Blunder Bowl

1971 Blunder Bowl

In 1971, Super Bowl V was the first Super Bowl after the AFL / NFL Merger and was known as the Blunder Bowl because there were 11 turnovers and numerous other miscues by both teams and referees. The MVP award was given to Chuck Howley from the losing team-the only time that's ever happened.

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