A Championship Returned

[@caleblandgraf2238]

"Half a million braved a minus 25 degree windshield to celebrate. For 1 brilliant season, the Bears shined like no other. Then, like a comet, they were gone. In 1987, the great Walter Payton retired. He was there for the 10th anniversary. After his death in 1999, Payton was remembered at their 20th." - 1985 Bears

[@TBevill1231]

Still one of the best episodes of America’s Game.

[@z71pack]

John Randle's quote about driving down a street and then getting sideswiped fits this song and the 1998 Vikings perfectly

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

The 90's Vikings were a magical team. They were a team filled with fighters. The NFC in the 90's was extremely tough. The Cowboys, Packers, and 49ers all had the money and the talent. The Packers went 1-9 in the Metrodome in the 90's, it didn't matter what the Packers record was, that crowd gave those guys energy that elevated their play above the talent level they had. John Randle was undrafted, only 6'1" and ended up becoming a hall of famer, he poured everything he had into the Vikings.

[@romansOneSixteen]

"Walking off that field and losing like that...I didn't even know if I wanted to play football anymore, because I felt that I would never win after that." -Chris Carter, Missing Rings "Everything lined up just right for us, and when he made that, it was like everything just spun off. Everytime I think about...I still get the wind knocked out of me." -John Randle, Missing Rings

[@mattengel2312]

Watching Drew Brees walk off the field in the Superdome after losing to the Buccaneers tonight. End of an era.

[@handleyobusiness]

Only QB with a winning record over Brady.

[@kyleshiflet9952]

I teared up I'm not a saints fan but I'm a Brees fan he was a great quarterback no that's not good enough for him he was AMAZING and especially for what he has done for New Orleans off the field

[@donalddonald348]

@@handleyobusiness Cam newton

[@karlh8slaodicea102]

“A Championship Returned” is very melancholy & yet hauntingly beautiful all at the same time.

[@josephsarto689]

“When the season started, no team saved him a roster spot. When the season ended, he was both league and super bowl mvp”

[@chemicalpoisons]

"Thanks, coach. Thanks for giving me a chance!"

[@mattswaggy7804]

Who is this referring to?

[@josephsarto689]

Kurt Warner

[@greenbaypackers621]

"We will rally around Kurt Warner, and we will play good football."

[@josephsarto689]

The understatement of 1999

[@BroncoJosh]

"Mark Rypien's fairy tale ending was so fitting. A question Mark quarter back when his story began, Rypien silenced his critics as he delivered one truly magical season" -Donald Sutherland -America's Game 1991 Washington Redskins.

[@isaaclara2485]

Man this song popped in my head immediately after Al Michaels said “and time runs out” I watched that SB with my dad and I couldn’t believe it. I could get Alzheimer’s, but I would never forget that evening holding my dad and jumping up and down, screaming the eagles won the super bowl. I would never forget.

[@Wushock1000]

Dennis green was a fisher of men, he knew good players could be found in hidden places

[@tbrian420]

Fav quote from that episode

[@Emperor.Penguin.]

Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, Buffalo, Washington and many others. Our teams used to be Champions, and one day they will be again.

[@angelbaby8308]

Tamerlane Chicago here

[@mattbords1883]

Yes sir

[@Emperor.Penguin.]

@Juicy Parrot 👍

[@christianandasol4857]

After the eagles won the super bowl I listen to this on my ear buds looking at all the old eagles memories it was the saddest thing to ever do fly eagles fly we’re super bowl champs now

[@danielshamu8890]

Marty Schottenheimer will always be remembered most for the ones that got away

[@kyleshiflet9952]

True but give him credit for being one of the winningest coaches in NFL history but most of all being a hell of a motivator

[@josephsarto689]

He should have started Gannon instead of grbac in the 1997 AFC divisional playoffs

[@DashingNJC]

New York Jets back to back AFC Championship loses. Man those were tough. We never gave up. We believed in our team and they gave us hope. One day.... one day we’ll shock everybody. We’ll win ours. JetNation4Life

[@davidhyland6530]

Dont count on it

[@donalddonald348]

@@davidhyland6530 😂

[@fsanmiguel666]

The Jets organization is nothing but a Buttfumble, keep dreaming pal

[@0123renee]

Peyton's retirement. An illustrious career topped with a emotional Super Bowl victory over the Panthers. John Elway and Peyton can share their moments as retirees... their last games each as champions... Two years later, and I still miss him. I don't like the Bronocs that much, but damn, that last game for him did make me love that team. Thank you Peyton.

[@marknan5352]

The quiet dignity and confidence of bart starr. NFL nation will miss you bart.

[@brncoman1]

I am a Bronco Fan and I remember how elated and relieved I felt when we finally won a Super Bowl in 97. After all the painful superbowl experiences, winning that one (and the next one) was sweet. At the same time it changed the whole dynamic associated with being a Bronco fan back then. We were no longer the down trodden team that couldn't win the big one; chokers. The "us against the world" feeling was gone. I would never trade winning those 2 SB wins for anything but I miss that feeling.

[@AceGlitchBuster]

My panthers deserve one. Please let it come soon 😩🙏

[@georgedownswheeler]

Makes you sit there and think doesnt it. So simple, but so emotionally charged at the same time. If no-one feels a pang when they read those words, with this music, I say they miss the point. Its a game, but it sure hurts to lose it, no matter what colour jersey you pull on

[@Lelui_]

Broncos fan for 3 years... Last super bowl apprence was in 1999 against the falcons.. The team was lost for several years but now it's time for them to get back up on there feet and be a powerful team like they used to be....

[@donhenry5624]

That's kind of how I feel,when Football season ends. Really on any level,HS,College and of course the NFL.... with 14 weeks in the books,lots of football to still be played,lots of play-off berths to still be determined and Division winners as well,but some teams play-off hopes took a serious Blow yesterday,like the Browns,49ers,Dolphins,and of course some teams have been out of it for a while and soon will be wrapping up their seasons as we approach mid-December and only 3 weeks to go in the regular season. This past Saturday in College Football represented the Final Saturday and onto the bowl season.. I'm a fan of other sports,but am always the saddest when Football season ends. Maybe cuz there's only 1 game a week and unlike other sports in football the off season is actually longer than the season and it's winter,my least favorite season..

[@SantaWillNicholas]

"This is your team now." -Drew Brees to Jameis Winston

[@x2thez90]

i always think of the1998 Vikings im a huge steelers fan but i felt so bad for them. when i saw the missing rings i almost cried

[@AdamWest1290]

This will always be the theme song of the missing rings to me, they always used it for the missing rings trailers and the films

[@Zachjach32]

Most NFL fans can forget about rivalries and enjoy the great football put on week after weer by their favorite teams and how classy the other teams fans can be

[@karlh8slaodicea102]

This was also used in “1976 Raiders” (America’s Game). Specifically, when the 1975 AFC Championship was reviewed; Madden sitting alone with his face in his hands was at the end was very humbling. Boy, January 9, 1977 would change all of that!

[@MrZRACER]

The Philadelphia Eagles finally did it. Super bowl champions! :)

[@angelbaby8308]

MrZRACER fly eagles fly

[@dantheman7074]

MrZRACER yes dude

[@fatherleo4603]

As a Giants fan, I was pissed because Eagle fans are pure degenerate trash, but I was happy for the team.

[@JT_Toons]

As a cowboys fan congrats to your team

[@Jpjetsfan]

When I hear this theme I always think of Super Bowl 34, when Rams linebacker Mike Jones tackled Tennessee wide receiver Kevin Dyson at the one yard line prevent a potential game-tying touchdown.R.I.P. Steve McNair...

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

Don't worry man. Henry and Tannehill are gonna bring that chip home

[@Rodgersforprez12]

this reminds me of my packers losing to the giants 37-20 last Sunday. Congrats giants you're destined to be the first 9-7 team to win the big one. But i never knew a loss can take so much out of me. After the loss i went in my room and couldn't hold back the tears. It just seemed like this team was destined for a repeat but you have to show up and play every game the right way. Maybe next year keep the faith packer fans.

[@shearizzo]

In 2000 Cris Carter finally made an appearance in the Super Bowl. He was there to receive his NFL man of the year award. The Missing Rings 1998 Minnesota Vikings.

[@romansOneSixteen]

The Cleveland Browns playoff theme

[@Dabket3araB]

+Romans OneSixteen Lol..

[@romansOneSixteen]

+Dabket3araB I'm starting to wonder if lightning strikes twice for the Vikings on these "wide left" field goals in the playoffs

[@fatherleo4603]

Playoffs??? You talking about playoffs?? Playoffs???!!

[@neenyweeny5148]

@@fatherleo4603 I just hope we can win a game

[@dercrysisbz2049]

your dream has come true bro

[@z71pack]

"Man we had a hell of a team"-John Randle. 15 wins 556 points Randall Cunningham 34 touchdowns rookie Randy Moss 17 touchdowns

[@1993majinvegeta]

+z71pack That was one hell of a team, and I am not a Vikings fan in the slightest. But that was truly a phenomenal team who was denied a shot at what could have very well been their first championship.

[@TBevill1231]

It’s nuts how this team didn’t win it. I’m pretty certain the Broncos would’ve had a far different game at the Super Bowl against this team.

[@mrsportsguy134]

It was my 10th birthday when the 49ers played in Super Bowl 47(My dad has been a niners fan since 1984). I was having a great day. I remember my friend coming over the day of the game, and the birthday cake that I had. Everything was going great. But then the game happened. We all know the ending. I remember crying and being upset the whole night and the next day. It was the worst feeling that I had ever had up to that point in my life. I just hope that one day I will see my 49ers win the Super Bowl.

[@eaglesarebetterdontdoubtth1799]

U will ur time maybe right around the corner who knows maybe lions will win

[@ghiggs12]

Love the NFL Draft stories ads they do with this song at Draft day parties

[@lronWill]

A Cardinal fan since the age of 8 seeing them play the Redskins and saw two cardinals playing outside in the snow in late October in VA. This song will ALWAYS remind me of the happiest and saddest day of my "NFL life" Superbowl 43. A team cursed for over 60 years almost changed fate and won their first Superbowl ever. With little over 2 minutes left I was dancing as Fitz caught the leading TD. Then over minute later.... tears. I'm Proud of them though. One day... Hope WILL find a way.

[@TBevill1231]

Hoping to listen to this again one day when the Saints or Cowboys win the Super Bowl again.

[@philsanity]

this makes me think of that 1998 Vikings team. They we're so good and it seemed that nothing could stop them from making the Super Bowl. However, thats why you play the games. Thats why we love football, cause when you think something his guaranteed can change in one game, one play, one snap.

[@brianstone8843]

Makes me think of Americas Game the 85 Bears- Mike Singletary "will be back", "will be back"

[@landonparsons2010]

The Pittsburgh Steelers deliver their 6th Super bowl title! 2008 Great memories.

[@racerjsf]

thinking of the 01 Pats...never thought i could have been so happy when they won that shit...of all the success and sb appearances...that one was the best because no one though young tom and the pats could do it....but they shocked the world...

[@ikecham]

America's Game 2011 Lions- The Detroit Lions are World Champions for the first time since 1957. 24-23 win over the Chargers. Matt Stafford is MVP

[@zachelbadwy6219]

This song gives me a feeling when football season ends I miss football very much

[@cormacdoyle2433]

Same man so excited for when it's here then near the end when the superbowl comes around of my teams not in it (so close packers) I get turned off but now with no football this past 2 weeks i miss it again

[@johnniearchbell2]

If you are patient enough, no matter how long it takes, your dream will come true.

[@Zachjach32]

As a packer fan i congratulate you giants. You deserved it. Just so you know NFC CHampionship 2012: Packers and Giants. I love this budding rivalry

[@v3gadaViRuS]

as a Giants fans its great to see the utmost respect between Big Blue and the Pack, definite a championship rivalry of respect goin back to the 1920s especially the 60s our last chance for a title pre-Super bowl only to be stopped by the Team of the 60s the Lombardi Packers while we sank until Parcells resurrected us, looking forward to another tough fought game this season between these 2 NFC heavyweights

[@bryanhogan7352]

"It's over! IT'S OVER!!! CLEVELAND IS A CITY OF CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN!!! The Cavaliers are NBA Champions!"

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

Burns to hear that as a Warriors fan

[@z71pack]

If this song had lyrics they would be John Randle's quote about driving down a street and then getting sideswiped. More like a championship lost than returned but still a great song.

[@jmk8646]

I want the song be playing... As Chris Boswell hits the game-winning field goal... In Foxboro during the AFC Championship game... As the Steelers finally defeat Brady in the postseason. I want to see Ben or any one of those guys running around the field with one finger in the air like Namath as this plays. I will cry man tears of joy.

[@sportsrook8282]

James Krznaric Go Patriots!! - Cowboys fan

[@brncoman1]

I would love to see the Vikings and Bills win one someday soon. Only a Bronco fan knows how those fans feel about the Super Bowl and I hope they get to experience what I felt in 97 when we erased our name from the Super Bowl book of shame.

[@ONTheRopesShow]

@lronWill You should be DAMN proud of that team. I tell you what, I know how you feel being sad on that day, but you guys fought back and you gained not only my respect, but a lot others. Well deserved, sir.

[@VoltageTHD]

@GiantsMets7760 As a Packer fan I have the upmost respect for the Giants! Us both know what Victory and Defeat feels like in our hearts! The rivalry in sports is one of the best in all competitions. What make champions is to learn from our defeats to triumpth later!

[@seanmallon7383]

Most Sad Song Ever........

[@Storm10xx]

I think of the 2006 Chicago Bears when I hear this song, we were so close and yet so far :( GO BEARS!!!

[@Emperor.Penguin.]

after Hester ran back the kickoff... man, I felt like we had it.... I felt like we had it.

[@VikeFan284296]

The 98 team was kinda before my time (I'm 19) so I didn't understand the significance when we lost. But after watching the Missing Rings and all the other stuff on the 98 team (including the full re-air of the NFC title game), it hurts. No one loves a team like I love the Vikings. The 2009 game for me was what 98 was to most people. Maybe, someday, Ponder will lead us to the Big Game and win it.

[@camronmanske]

The end of the Missing Rings 1998 Vikings... Randles green light story and Carters loss of love for the game.

[@ElectricKidd121]

It's okay man... *pats on back* We'll get there this year.

[@345optimusprime]

Every time I see the colts not reach the superbowl I play this song.

[@GrimmjowJaegerjaquez]

o-o

[@chemicalpoisons]

2003 Rams: end of an era. We wouldn't see the playoffs for a decade, and the streak seems to stretch on. But, we'll be back. We'll get it again. (also goes to 2004 Eagles and Mr. Dan Marino)

[@6120mcghee]

Walter Payton being denied to score. man that was a bummer. We were beating the Pats 20 zillion to 0. Come on!

[@thedude19766]

6120mcghee Dikta should gave to Payton also but give to a 15 minute of famer name the fridge!

[@amar199x8]

1998 and 2009 Vikings

[@davidhyland6530]

98. Killer for them to lose like that. Cris carter said he didnt know if he wanted to play football anymore

[@ai9684]

All we know is pain🥲

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

I don't see how a team can go 15-1, score 556 regular season points, a rookie wide receiver go wild and score 17 touchdowns that season, their stout offense whip the league, their Purple People Eaters defense do greater than ever, break multiple records that are still held to this day, and it wasn't their season. Robert Griffith dropped that interception of Chris Chandler, Cunningham nearly hitting Moss for the OT touchdown, etc. I am still in awe and pure shock how the 1998 Vikings didn't get the job done. It makes me choke up even as a 49ers fan

[@ikkitou]

@lronWill wow.... Thats Amazing.... i feel like making a short film on ur experience... :) keep ur hope up... and yes... this theme is very Amazing!!!!!

[@Joel_Mijares]

For the first time since 1998, Denver are SuperBowl Champs, finally. Best day of my life. 24-10

[@0123renee]

I'm not a fan of the Broncos, but that was my favorite Super Bowl because it was Peyton's final game.... And he came out with a win. It was so special... :)

[@kyleshiflet9952]

When I hear this I call it the There's always next year theme not as an insult but for those fans like me who Hope's their team will achieve greatness again after a bad season

[@VoltageTHD]

Green Bay Packers 2010, Return to Title Town USA!!

[@Tyrunner0097]

"THE TITLE IS BACK IN TOWN!"

[@TheKrazyk2010]

seahawks super bowl 49....never forget.....

[@sportsrook8282]

SonicsJoe2013 never forget

[@TheKrazyk2010]

@Uncle Moby 2 for denver yes lol

[@Figureball]

Tholes reminds me of the 09 Colts... so close but just fell short :(

[@steelman46]

sums up my love life in 2014....

[@tmrevenge]

it is so unfair that jim marshal retired without a ring, and sucks the fact that he is not in the hall of fame

[@christianandasol4857]

“ and the game is over the game is over the Philadelphia Eagles are super bowl champions eagles fans everywhere this is for u let the celebrations begin omg there’s gonna be a parade on brod street hey if this a dream don’t wake me up for the best in the NFL finally have a super bowl champion

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

2012, 2019 and 2023. Like a knife through my chest. Today is also the 8 year anniversary of the third worst night of my life. (February 3, 2013). It was so sad knowing guys like Willis, Ginn, Staley, Gore, Moss, and even Alex Smith though he was a backup weren't gonna get a ring. If I had one wish, it would be to go back to Superbowl XLVII and tell Kaepernick to give it to Moss, or give it to Ginn. I loved the 2019 49ers squad sure. But the 2012 one man. I lived and breathed that team, and I was even in awe whether it was beating the Patriots in Gillette, Colin Kaepernick running over the Packers, and the 17 point comeback over the Falcons. I was so sure that 2012 was gonna be our year. But unfortunately, it wasn't mean to be. And now we just lost Super Bowl 58.

[@TDBoltSSBM]

Still waiting on that Browns Championship... it'll be the day the sun finally comes out in Cleveland.

[@Rodgersforprez12]

@lronWill I'm a huge packer fan but i really wanted the cards to pull it off. the way the season ended and the way the playoffs went it just seemed like it was meant to be, it was their destiny. I watch the game with my brother who happens to be a huge cardinal fan and we cheered as Larry crossed the goal line. but then minutes later I hugged him as he cried away. someday it will happen keep the faith. go pack and go cardinals!

[@joeycasale8408]

Jeez this song always makes me want to cry especially cuz I think about my 2009 Vikings and Brett Favre walking into the tunnel head down chinstrap un hooked in defeat and the '98 Vikes they deserved it

[@NSJ90]

@x2thez90 The 1998 Vikings team was the first team I ever rooted for, I was 8 back then. The championship game is the oldest game I have a recolection of and I remember crying when they lost to the Falcons. When I saw the missing rings, I again almost cried. They should've won...

[@InkmanPDO]

2006 and 2010 chicago bears in 06 they came so close but thn came the supr bowl and it all went down hill but the opening kickoff the greatest super bowl memorie 4 me thn came the 2010 chicago bears new qb and a dominant defense we played amazing all year and went all the way 2 the NFC championship game but we fell short once agn and the packers wnt on 2 b the supr bowl 45 champions

[@mbords6193]

This should be the double doink theme song

[@KMC5240]

Cris Carter: Walking off that Field and losing like that, I didn't even know if I wanted to Play Football anymore. Because I just...I felt like, that I would never Win, after that.

[@DonPenn41]

As A 49ers fan with family and friends who are mostly packers and patriots fans( 1 cowboy fan and 2 giants fans) we can honestly say that the giants are the best NFL franchise of the past 30 years. They have been a dominant NFL franchise each of the past 3 decades and have taken the chances of these teams having a great dynasty/dominant team away from them (cboys pats and 49ers would each have at least 5-7 SBs if not for NYG) Congrats to the 2011 New York Giants! PS: IDK why eagles own u guys

[@steeleboy09]

The Washington Football Team’s new song 😂😂

[@jamespera5860]

The Roman Empire of the NFL: The San Francisco 49ers

[@blackknight9]

New York Giants Superbowl Champs 2007-2008

[@who-f8w]

This is the song for if the Jets and Bears, Bills and Vikings, Commanders and Dolphins, Titans and Falcons, Panthers and Bengals, Cardinals and Chargers, Buccaneers vs Jaguars, Cowboys vs Texans, and Lions and Browns ever meet up in the Super Bowl.

[@marting.6402]

One day...one day the Lombardi will return to San Francisco

[@Zachjach32]

@BlueRayFlash Hell yes. In the midst of everything that happened, the true fans of the Packers and Giants do not hate each other. We all seem to respect the others team players history and what they did to get what they got

[@zackbutson3401]

Even though this song is called A Championship Returned it sounds like the music from all those Minnesota Vikings documentaries with all the players crying about how they never won anything.

[@dropkickouch]

Patriots... SO CLOSE! Congrats to the giants, but next year (or rather, at this point, THIS year) Is OUR year!

[@Knightmessenger]

what music is used by NFL network when they come back from a commercial to one of their greatest games broadcasts?

[@mojoetube9930]

The cowboys 2016 nfc divisional playoff game vs the packers😟

[@AtlantaFalconsFan21]

I hope the falcons can go to the superbowl this year! U never know we only need 1 more game to win and we are in the playoffs. If we go to the playoffs we will be either 10-6 or 11-5, so if the Packers won the superbowl with a 10-6 record than i bet we can too! GO FALCONS!

[@AtlantaFalconsFan21]

This song reminds me of super bowl 34 were the tians fell 1 yard short of going to overtime.

[@jimmylegs06]

Ed Sabol and the NFL films music changed the NFL. Made it the dramatic event it is.

[@GamesRUs-bj2ut]

RANDY MOSS!! RANDY MOSS!!

[@DonPenn41]

Leggo Pats! All the way for MHK!

[@daviddanielczykjr9718]

This is the song i heard when the Ravens lost to the Pats in the 2014 AFC Divisional round. So close at the end, but the new season is almost here. Time to take that 1/32 chance once again.

[@1993majinvegeta]

+David Danielczyk We'll be back. We'll be back.

[@dpinzow]

Also, when this tune comes on, I think of the 1987 Browns (not 1986 or 1989, they would have gotten killed in the SB had they beat Denver those years)...but 1987, when Byner fumbled. That was Cleveland's best chance to win a SB in the SB era, because Washington wasn't that dominant

[@JoelTheOwl]

This is to the Littlestown, Thunderbolts: It was a game that lined right up for Berks Cathilc and we lost because of that, but we had a good season we have record 12-1 final. we beat teams that played dirty teams that beat us 2 years in a row, we had great season keep your heads up

[@JoelTheOwl]

Were you at that game?

[@JoelTheOwl]

Me to, but it was worth it for you since Berks won

[@SuperEel22]

1996 Packers was definitely a championship returned.

[@DonPenn41]

@metathus1488 The good thing is people in boston have had all 4 of their great sports franchises do really well the past 15 years so its nice to see our teams play in championship after championship every year. 10 championship appearances in 10 years, seven of those wins. The losses were to N.Y and L.A. Every other city has 1 or 2 good franchises and boston has 4. So they can lose a few lol. I hope my 9ers can take it next year.

[@OzzyFan324282]

@ZachKsYou as a steelers fan a congratulate you packers on super bowl 45! you earned it

[@N7Sovik]

Steve Young finally coming out of Joe Montana's shadow and winning Super Bowl XXIX.

[@phantompinoy]

The ending of the 2016 Atlanta Falcons!