Super Bowl XXIII (1989) San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals – Joe Montana’s legendary 92-yard game-winning drive, capped by a 10-yard touchdown pass to John Taylor with 34 seconds left, secured a 20–16 victory and the 49ers’ third title. Under immense pressure, Montana remained calm, famously asking teammates in the huddle, “Isn’t that a pretty day?” before orchestrating the masterpiece. The game balanced defensive grit with offensive precision, and Jerry Rice’s 11-catch, 215-yard performance earned him MVP honors despite not scoring. Played in Miami, it showcased West Coast Offense at its peak. For Bengals fans, it was another painful near-miss; for 49ers, another chapter in a dynasty. Montana’s poise in that final drive remains the gold standard for clutch quarterbacking.
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