Super Bowl II
Super Bowl II was the second championship game of the Super Bowl era, played on January 14, 1968, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The game matched the Green Bay Packers, champions of the National Football League, against the Oakland Raiders, champions of the American Football League.
The Packers, led by head coach Vince Lombardi and quarterback Bart Starr, defeated the Raiders 33–14, securing their second consecutive Super Bowl title.
Background
The Packers entered the game following a 9–4–1 regular season, having defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Championship Game to win the NFL Western Conference. The Raiders finished the 1967 AFL season with a 13–1 record and defeated the Houston Oilers in the AFL Championship Game to earn their first Super Bowl appearance.
This matchup was a rematch of the NFL and AFL champions following the inaugural Super Bowl I, in which the Packers also defeated the AFL champion, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Game summary
Green Bay dominated both offensively and defensively. Quarterback Bart Starr threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns. Fullback Jim Taylor contributed a rushing touchdown, and wide receiver Max McGee added a receiving touchdown. The Packers’ defense forced three turnovers and limited the Raiders’ scoring opportunities.
The first half ended with Green Bay leading 14–7, and the Packers extended their lead in the second half to secure a 33–14 victory. Bart Starr was named the Super Bowl MVP for his performance.
Scoring summary
| Quarter | Team | Scoring play | Extra point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GB | Max McGee 37-yard pass from Bart Starr | Good | 7–0 |
| 1 | OAK | Charlie Smith 3-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica | Good | 7–7 |
| 2 | GB | Jim Taylor 1-yard run | Good | 14–7 |
| 3 | GB | Boyd Dowler 13-yard pass from Bart Starr | Good | 21–7 |
| 3 | GB | Jim Taylor 1-yard run | Good | 28–7 |
| 4 | GB | Donny Anderson 2-yard run | Good | 33–7 |
| 4 | OAK | George Blanda 1-yard run | Good | 33–14 |
Legacy
Super Bowl II cemented the Green Bay Packers as the dominant team of the 1960s under Vince Lombardi. It marked the first back-to-back Super Bowl titles in league history. The game also reinforced the NFL’s superiority over the AFL prior to the leagues’ merger in 1970.
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