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Super Bowl VI
On the anniversary of Super Bowl VI, take a look back at the matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins in this collection of great photos.

Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry is carried off the field on the shoulders of his players after they defeated Miami Dolphins 24-3 to win Super Bowl VI in New Orleans, La., Sunday, Jan. 16, 1972. The players are Bob Hayes (22), Rayfield Wright (70) and Mel Renfro (20). (Associated Press)

National Football League Commissioner Pete Rozelle, left, presents the Vince Lombardi trophy to Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry in New Orleans, La., Sunday, Jan. 16, 1972. The Cowboys defeated the Miami Dolphins, 24-3, to win the Super Bowl VI championship. Cowboys tackle Bob Lilly's reflection can be seen in trophy. (Associated Press)

Roger Staubach 12, Dallas Cowboys' quarterback is shown in action against the Miami Dolphins in the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. (Associated Press)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach earned MVP honors in Super Bowl VI after throwing for two touchdowns in a 24-3 win over the Miami Dolphins at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisianna on January 16, 1972. (National Football League)

Miami quarterback Bob Griese tries to elude Dallas defensive tackle Bob Lilly on what would become a 29-yard loss after he was sacked in the Cowboys 24-3 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on January, 16 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (National Football League)

Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys 24-3 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on January, 16 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (National Football League)

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley (54), accompanied by teammate Bob Lilly (74), returns an interception 41 yards early in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl VI, a 24-3 victory over the Miami Dolphins on January 16, 1972, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (National Football League)

Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame cornerback Herb Adderley celebrates victory awaiting the final moments of a 24 to 3 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (National Football League)

Dallas head coach Tom Landry watches from the sidelines during his Cowboys 24-3 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (National Football League)

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Bob Lilly (74) attempts to hold back offensive center Bob DeMarco in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium. (National Football League)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach runs past the defender in a 24-7 win over Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium. (National Football League)

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Paul Warfield (42) outruns the defense in a 24-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium. (National Football League)

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley (54) prepares to head downfield in 24-3 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium. (National Football League)

Dallas Cowboys guard Blaine Nye (61), guard John Niland (76) and running back Walt Garrison (32) protects running back Duane Thomas (33) as he heads downfield in a 24-3 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium. (National Football League)

Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly (74) of the Dallas Cowboys sacks Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese (12) for an amazing 29-yard loss during the Cowboys 24-3 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (National Football League)

Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly (74) of the Dallas Cowboys chases Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese (12) during the Cowboys 24-3 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (National Football League)

Miami Dolphins defenders Mike Kolen (57) and Nick Buoniconti (85) attempt to stop Dallas ball carrier Duane Thomas as Dick Anderson (40) comes up to help out during the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. Dallas won, 24-3. (Associated Press)

Dallas running back Duane Thomas is stopped by Miami tacklers after picking up a short gain during the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. Miami tacklers are, from left, Doug Swift, Nick Buoniconti and Manny Fernandez. (Associated Press)

Dolphins' receiver Paul Warfield goes high in the air as he hauls in a pass from quarterback Bob Griese during the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. Trying to defend is Dallas' Cliff Harris. (Associated Press)

Dallas running back Duane Thomas is stopped by Miami tacklers after picking up a short gain during the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. Miami tacklers are, from left, Doug Swift, Nick Buoniconti and Manny Fernandez. (Associated Press)

Dallas wide receiver Lance Alworth trots across the goal line after taking a pass from quarterback Roger Staubach during first half of the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. On ground is Miami defender Curtis Johnson. (Associated Press)

Miami's Gloster Richardson (31) is up-ended after receiving a pass from quarterback Bob Griese during opening minutes of the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. Making stop is Dallas's Dave Edwards (52). (Associated Press)

Miami running back Jim Kiick breaks Dallas' Chuck Howley's tackle as he picks up a good gain during the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. Other Dallas players Cornell Green (34) and Larry Cole (63). (Associated Press)

Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese (12) lets the ball go and Dallas' Cornell Green defends during the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. (Associated Press)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (12) tries to escape the grasp of Miami Dolphins defender Jim Riley (70) during action of Super Bowl VI in New Orleans, La., Jan. 16, 1972. The Cowboys defeated the Dolphins 24-3. (Associated Press)

Dallas quarterback Roger Staubach, who was named the most valuable player in the Super Bowl, Jan 16, 1972 in New Orleans, scrambles for a good gain against the Miami Dolphins. Staubach lead the Cowboys to 24-3 victory. (Associated Press)

Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula reacts as he watches his team's 24-3 defeat by the Dallas Cowboys, at the XI Super Bowl in New Orleans, on January 16, 1972. (Associated Press)

Dallas coach Tom Landry takes the field with the team as they loosen up prior to Super Bowl VI, Sunday, Jan. 16, 1972 in New Orleans. (Associated Press)

Miami field goal kicker Garo Yepremian follows through as the ball heads for the goal posts and three points in the first half of Super Bowl VI, Sunday, Jan. 16, 1972 in New Orleans. It was a 31-yard field goal. Holding is Karl Noonan. (Associated Press)

Dallas Cowboys running back Calvin Hill (35) dives over the pile as Hall of Fame Dolphins linebacker Nick Bouniconti (85) makes a stop in a 24 to 3 Cowboys win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on Jan. 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, La. (National Football League)

Hall of Fame running back Larry Csonka (39) of the Miami Dolphins is stopped by Cowboys Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly (74) during a 24 to 3 Dolphins loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI on Jan. 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, La. (National Football League)

Dallas coach Tom Landry talks with President Nixon on the telephone after the Cowboys 24-3 Super Bowl victory over the Miami Dolphins Jan. 17, 1972 in New Orleans, La. After Landry hung up he discussed the call with newsmen in the dressing room. (Associated Press)

Dallas field goal kicker Mike Clark gets his foot into the ball being held by Dan Reeves to put the Cowboys ahead 3-0 in the first quarter during the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. (Associated Press)

Miami's Gloster Richardson (31) is up-ended after receiving a pass from quarterback Bob Griese during opening minutes of the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. Making stop is Dallas's Dave Edwards (52). (Associated Press)

Dallas receiver Lance Alworth scores a Cowboy touchdown by taking a seven-yard pass from quarterback Roger Staubach (not pictured) during first half of the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. Defending is Curtis Johnson. (Associated Press)

Dallas running back Calvin Hill (35) is thrown back at the goal line as the ball pops loose during fourth quarter of the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. It was one of the few mistakes the Cowboys made as they rolled over the Dolphins, 24-3. (Associated Press)

Miami running back Jim Kiick is brought down by Dallas tacklers after picking up a short game during first quarter of the Super Bowl game in New Orleans, Jan. 16, 1972. Identifiable Dallas players are Dave Edwards (52), Larry Cole (63) and Herb Adderley (26). (Associated Press)

Aerial view of the Tulane Stadium, in New Orleans, Louisiana, site of Super Bowls VI and IX. (National Football League)

An F-4 military jet flyover among the balloons in the sky takes place just before kickoff for the Dallas Cowboys 24-3 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (National Football League)

The Kilgore, Texas Junior College Rangerettes perform during pregame prior to the Dallas Cowboys 24-3 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI on 1/16/1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (National Football League)

Super Bowl VI ticket of Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins in New Orleans, La. on Jan. 16, 1972. (National Football League)

Super Bowl VI Theme Art and Game Program cover. (National Football League)