Super Bowl XLIII (2009) Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals – In a back-and-forth thriller, the Steelers edged the Cardinals 27–23 on Santonio Holmes’ toe-tapping, game-winning touchdown catch with 35 seconds left. Ben Roethlisberger orchestrated a near-flawless final drive, while Kurt Warner delivered one of the best losing performances in Super Bowl history, throwing for 377 yards and three touchdowns. The game featured four lead changes in the second half and a dramatic 100-yard interception return by Pittsburgh’s James Harrison just before halftime—the longest play in Super Bowl history. Played in Tampa, it combined offensive fireworks with defensive heroics, showcasing two future Hall of Famers at quarterback. Arizona, appearing in its first Super Bowl, came agonizingly close to an upset, but Pittsburgh claimed its record sixth Lombardi Trophy. The contest remains beloved for its narrative tension, emotional stakes, and cinematic finish.
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