This weekend was an important one for all football fans, as four teams went head-to-head to see who will compete in Super Bowl 50.
On February 7, the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
The Super Bowl has been a huge part of American culture for decades. In 1970, the American Football League (AFL) and the NFL joined together to form one league. Since then, the Super Bowl has been the stage where the top teams from the AFC and the NFC fight for the championship.
Here are 16 historical images from past Super Bowl games to catch you up on your NFL knowledge for this year's 50th anniversary.
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The very first Super Bowl took place on January 15, 1967. At that game, Wisconsin's Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35-10.
The Super Bowl was popular from the beginning — more than 60 million viewers tuned in to watch the game on television.
Source: History.com
In 1971, the Baltimore Colts beat the Dallas Cowboys 16-13, during just the last few seconds of the game. After an interception, Jim O'Brien, the Colts' unexpected rookie, scored a winning field goal.
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