10 unforgettable images from Super Bowl XLVII
Super Bowl XLVII will almost certainly be remembered as the Super Bowl where the lights went out. A complete blackout is a tough act to follow, but the game itself (yes, lest we forget, there was a football game played last night) was one for the ages. From Harbowl (Brothers! Coaches! Competing against each other!), to the 49ers' dramatic comeback attempt, to Beyonce's glittering halftime show, relive this year's Super Bowl through the incredible images below.
49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh plays with his daughters on the field prior to kickoff. Photo: Robert Deutsch, Paste BN Sports
There were some misty eyes in the Superdome after students from the Sandy Hook Elementary School chorus performed America the Beautiful with singer Jennifer Hudson during the pregame show. Photo: Robert Deutsch, Paste BN Sports
The Baltimore Ravens dominated the first half of the game, leading 21-6 at the break. Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, Paste BN Sports
Beyonce's stellar halftime show was praised as one of the best in recent years. Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, Paste BN Sports
Beyonce performed solo for most of the show, but was eventually joined by former Destiny's Child singers Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. As for the hotly-anticipated Jay-Z cameo? It never happened. Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, Paste BN Sports
As the third quarter began, the Superdome suddenly went dark. Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, Paste BN Sports
The lights finally flipped back on, and the 49ers started roaring back. This rushing touchdown by Colin Kaepernick was the longest by a quarterback in Super Bowl history. Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, Paste BN Sports
Jacoby Jones scored on a 108-yard kickoff return and dedicated a rather enthusiastic celebration to Ray Lewis. Photo: Robert Deutsch, Paste BN Sports
Usually you don't want to see your quarterback get tackled, but it's a different story when he's named MVP. (See Flacco at the bottom, there?) Photo: Derick E. Hingle, Paste BN Sports
To the delight of everybody, Ravens players Vonta Leach, top, and Chykie Brown laid on the turf and made confetti angels. How has it taken 47 Super Bowls to think of making confetti angels, by the way? Photo: Richard Mackson, Paste BN Sports