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Super Bowl XVII
Take a look at some of the best photos from the Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983.
![Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley prepares to pitch the football back to a running back during the Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nzkpvpu1yjjp2pnerkzc.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley prepares to pitch the football back to a running back during the Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins running back John Riggins rushes upfield during a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/liw05fmsoyv7p1ae3wgg.jpg)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins rushes upfield during a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Miami Dolphins cornerback Fulton Walker (41) carries the football on a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown during the 2nd quarter of the Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yphadhd5hui93heb4rsg.jpg)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Fulton Walker (41) carries the football on a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown during the 2nd quarter of the Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley throws a pass out of the end zone during the Dolphins 27 - 17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/otxrtdauxbanpcxm0oyi.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley throws a pass out of the end zone during the Dolphins 27 - 17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Miami Dolphins nose tackle Bob Baumhower moves in to sack Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann during the Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/a9ptc6x6xextysfrpmw8.jpg)
Miami Dolphins nose tackle Bob Baumhower moves in to sack Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann during the Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins' Running back John Riggins carries the football on a 4th down 43-yard touchdown run during the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/rxtudaujhji8djlemg8h.jpg)
Washington Redskins' Running back John Riggins carries the football on a 4th down 43-yard touchdown run during the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins wide receiver Alvin Garrett (89) runs upfield behind offensive guard Russ Grimm (68) in Super Bowl XVII resulting in a 17 to 27 Washington Redskins victory over the Miami Dolphins on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (National Football League)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/vciwyzkxjr4ve7ntoozf.jpg)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Alvin Garrett (89) runs upfield behind offensive guard Russ Grimm (68) in Super Bowl XVII resulting in a 17 to 27 Washington Redskins victory over the Miami Dolphins on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (National Football League)
![Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) runs upfield behind offensive guard Russ Grimm (68) in Super Bowl XVII resulting in a 17 to 27 Washington Redskins victory over the Miami Dolphins on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena,CA. (National Football League)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/o5epopuwkb9ismxw2kjv.jpg)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) runs upfield behind offensive guard Russ Grimm (68) in Super Bowl XVII resulting in a 17 to 27 Washington Redskins victory over the Miami Dolphins on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena,CA. (National Football League)
![Washington Redskins receiver Charlie Brown (87) gets ready to spike the ball after he scored fourth quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA, January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/z1qlde6waeqq0imudjbu.jpg)
Washington Redskins receiver Charlie Brown (87) gets ready to spike the ball after he scored fourth quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA, January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)
![Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) eludes a tackle by Don McNeal (28), of the Miami Dolphins, during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/dkgr4tddaumaqbemrqbo.jpg)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) eludes a tackle by Don McNeal (28), of the Miami Dolphins, during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley (16) follows through on a first half pass during Super Bowl XVII game against the Washington Redskins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/mttveongbtjkydqg9qhc.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley (16) follows through on a first half pass during Super Bowl XVII game against the Washington Redskins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)
![Washington Redskins wide receiver Charlie Brown (87) tells the world his team is No.1 following the Redskins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII victory over the Miami Dolphins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nsnxftmlx9wzgb0kz95o.jpg)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Charlie Brown (87) tells the world his team is No.1 following the Redskins 27-17 in Super Bowl XVII victory over the Miami Dolphins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)
![Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jimmy Cefalo (81) looks for running room after hauling in a pass from Dolphins quarterback David Woodley during the Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA, January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/pcsj5vl9muyztdzckuhd.jpg)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jimmy Cefalo (81) looks for running room after hauling in a pass from Dolphins quarterback David Woodley during the Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA, January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley (16) keeps ball for a first down run up the middle against the Washington Redskins during first quarter of Super Bowl XVII in the Rose Bowl, January 30, 1983, Pasadena, CA.(Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/esfm1bdjvjzorqq0ryak.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley (16) keeps ball for a first down run up the middle against the Washington Redskins during first quarter of Super Bowl XVII in the Rose Bowl, January 30, 1983, Pasadena, CA.(Associated Press)
![Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) gets ready to throw a pass down field against the Miami Dolphins in the Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yor3eug4vkjhf7adfyct.jpg)
Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) gets ready to throw a pass down field against the Miami Dolphins in the Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)
![Washington Redkins running back John Riggins is gang tackled by a group of Miami Dolphins as he tries to pick up yardage during the Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/v93dq9fqjdchx8on5d0m.jpg)
Washington Redkins running back John Riggins is gang tackled by a group of Miami Dolphins as he tries to pick up yardage during the Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)
![Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) follows his blockers as he makes a first quarter first down against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xa2dzwjc3liclxo4jm7b.jpg)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) follows his blockers as he makes a first quarter first down against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)
![Miami Dolphins kick return specialist Fulton Walker (41) avoids end zone embrace of teammate Eddie Hill (31) after Walker returned a Washington Redskins kickoff 98 yards for a first half touchdown during the Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ueispyra94ajesm3orke.jpg)
Miami Dolphins kick return specialist Fulton Walker (41) avoids end zone embrace of teammate Eddie Hill (31) after Walker returned a Washington Redskins kickoff 98 yards for a first half touchdown during the Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (Associated Press)
![Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) eludes tackle by Don McNeal (28), of the Miami Dolphins, for gain during Sunday night's Super Bowl XVII game in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Jauary. 30, 1983. (Associated Press)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/afajmqn0l4rqjia3v0jm.jpg)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) eludes tackle by Don McNeal (28), of the Miami Dolphins, for gain during Sunday night's Super Bowl XVII game in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Jauary. 30, 1983. (Associated Press)
![Miami Dolphins safety Glenn Blackwood breaks up a pass play during the Dolphins 27 - 17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/vrd9inspvw2bos4sgrls.jpg)
Miami Dolphins safety Glenn Blackwood breaks up a pass play during the Dolphins 27 - 17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins Hall of Fame running back John Riggins (44) runs upfield during Super Bowl XVII game against the Miami Dolphins in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ibnie7ajve0fjgzny5k1.jpg)
Washington Redskins Hall of Fame running back John Riggins (44) runs upfield during Super Bowl XVII game against the Miami Dolphins in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins Hall of Fame running back John Riggins (44) breaks a tackle by Miami Dolphins cornerback Don McNeal (28) on a record 43-yard scoring run to give the Redskins a 20-17 lead with 10 minutes left in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/phk09v4he2ncpsxr4f6i.jpg)
Washington Redskins Hall of Fame running back John Riggins (44) breaks a tackle by Miami Dolphins cornerback Don McNeal (28) on a record 43-yard scoring run to give the Redskins a 20-17 lead with 10 minutes left in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
![Miami Dolphins linebacker A.J. Duhe intercepts a pass during the Dolphins 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/cbaoucpskchxujihgeyi.jpg)
Miami Dolphins linebacker A.J. Duhe intercepts a pass during the Dolphins 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Miami Dolphins cornerback Fulton Walker (41) carries the football on a kickoff return during the Dolphins 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ofha2u4abbd9t80b3sxt.jpg)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Fulton Walker (41) carries the football on a kickoff return during the Dolphins 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins Hall of Fame running back John Riggins (44) breaks a tackle by Miami Dolphins cornerback Don McNeal (28) on a record 43-yard scoring run to give the Redskins a 20-17 lead with 10 minutes left in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/iqpqufdioiecvri2ehul.jpg)
Washington Redskins Hall of Fame running back John Riggins (44) breaks a tackle by Miami Dolphins cornerback Don McNeal (28) on a record 43-yard scoring run to give the Redskins a 20-17 lead with 10 minutes left in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
![Washington Redskins running back John Riggins runs upfield during a 27 - 17 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/d3ll8whus2xkth1goa4v.jpg)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins runs upfield during a 27 - 17 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins wide receivers, known as the "Fun Bunch," leap in the end zone to celebrate Alvin Garrett's touchdown catch during the Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/gxssdkzsjz3qkw6xzmuu.jpg)
Washington Redskins wide receivers, known as the "Fun Bunch," leap in the end zone to celebrate Alvin Garrett's touchdown catch during the Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, CA January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Miami Dolphins defensive back Glenn Blackwood (47) breaking up an intended pass for Washington Redskins wide receiver Alvin Garrett (89) in the Dolphins 27-17 loss to the Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/rqk4m0bhnuisvcu16zco.jpg)
Miami Dolphins defensive back Glenn Blackwood (47) breaking up an intended pass for Washington Redskins wide receiver Alvin Garrett (89) in the Dolphins 27-17 loss to the Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
![Miami Dolphins place kicker Uwe von Schamann converts a 20-yard field goal during the Dolphins 27 - 17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/zazkel8up8gtvcvhnq5v.jpg)
Miami Dolphins place kicker Uwe von Schamann converts a 20-yard field goal during the Dolphins 27 - 17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins receivers, known as the "Fun Bunch," leap in the end zone to celebrate Alvin Garrett's touchdown catch in a 27-17 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, California on January 30, 1983. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/gtcreoixz2xdqucjeafo.jpg)
Washington Redskins receivers, known as the "Fun Bunch," leap in the end zone to celebrate Alvin Garrett's touchdown catch in a 27-17 win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, California on January 30, 1983. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
![Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley (16) prepares to pitch the football during the Dolphins 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/m86pknd1xhzaw46c3b8l.jpg)
Miami Dolphins quarterback David Woodley (16) prepares to pitch the football during the Dolphins 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins fullback John Riggins (44) runs for a 43-yard touchdown on a 4th-down carry against the Miami Dolphins during the Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qwro5mbgtqduj4lly9wt.jpg)
Washington Redskins fullback John Riggins (44) runs for a 43-yard touchdown on a 4th-down carry against the Miami Dolphins during the Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on January 30, 1983. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann hands off to running back John Riggins during a 27 - 17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/uehzagcfd61x4puduvzh.jpg)
Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann hands off to running back John Riggins during a 27 - 17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Washington Redskins running back John Riggins drags Miami Dolphins defensive back Don McNeal in the Redskins 27-17 victory in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/rugqtsnrmoinztyw5ams.jpg)
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins drags Miami Dolphins defensive back Don McNeal in the Redskins 27-17 victory in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Miami Dolphins nose tackle Bob Baumhower sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann during the Dolphins 27 - 17 loss in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/emzkgnm2amia6ytakrur.jpg)
Miami Dolphins nose tackle Bob Baumhower sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann during the Dolphins 27 - 17 loss in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
![Running back John Riggins of the Washington Redskins rushes upfield during the Redskins 27 - 17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/wruzgkvf64vwh1jmcn5b.jpg)
Running back John Riggins of the Washington Redskins rushes upfield during the Redskins 27 - 17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII on January 30, 1983 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)