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Study Guide: Super Bowl I: The First AFL-NFL Championship Game

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Super Bowl I: The First AFL-NFL Championship Game Study Guide

Inaugural AFL-NFL Championship

The game now known as Super Bowl I was officially designated as the 'AFL-NFL World Championship Game'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The inaugural championship game between the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) was officially named the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, later commonly referred to as Super Bowl I.

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Super Bowl I featured a matchup between the champions of the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Answer: False

Explanation: Super Bowl I was contested between the champions of the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL), not the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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The merger agreement between the AFL and NFL was signed in June 1966, establishing the AFL-NFL World Championship Game.

Answer: True

Explanation: The merger agreement between the AFL and NFL was finalized in June 1966, which included provisions for the AFL-NFL World Championship Game.

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What was the official designation for the game now commonly known as Super Bowl I?

Answer: The AFL-NFL World Championship Game

Explanation: The game now commonly known as Super Bowl I was officially designated the 'AFL-NFL World Championship Game'.

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Which two professional football leagues competed in the inaugural AFL-NFL World Championship Game?

Answer: National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL)

Explanation: The inaugural AFL-NFL World Championship Game featured the champions of the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL).

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Matchup and Venue

The Green Bay Packers represented the American Football League (AFL) in Super Bowl I.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Green Bay Packers represented the National Football League (NFL) in Super Bowl I, while the Kansas City Chiefs represented the American Football League (AFL).

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Super Bowl I was played on January 15, 1967, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Answer: False

Explanation: Super Bowl I was played on January 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.

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In which city and stadium was Super Bowl I played?

Answer: Los Angeles, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Explanation: Super Bowl I was played in Los Angeles, California, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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Game Dynamics and Outcome

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I with a final score of 35-10.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I with a final score of 35-10.

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Willie Wood's interception in Super Bowl I occurred late in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory.

Answer: False

Explanation: Willie Wood's pivotal interception occurred early in the third quarter, not late in the fourth, and is considered a key moment that shifted momentum in Super Bowl I.

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Who emerged victorious in Super Bowl I, and what was the final score?

Answer: Green Bay Packers, 35-10

Explanation: The Green Bay Packers emerged victorious in Super Bowl I, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 35-10.

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Which event is considered the pivotal moment in Super Bowl I that shifted momentum significantly?

Answer: Willie Wood's interception and return

Explanation: Willie Wood's interception and return early in the third quarter is widely considered the pivotal moment in Super Bowl I that shifted momentum significantly in favor of the Packers.

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How did the Green Bay Packers' defense perform in the second half of Super Bowl I, according to the source?

Answer: They tightened significantly, allowing minimal yards and forcing punts.

Explanation: According to the source, the Green Bay Packers' defense tightened significantly in the second half of Super Bowl I, allowing minimal yards and forcing punts.

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Individual and Team Statistics

Bart Starr, the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Super Bowl I.

Answer: True

Explanation: Bart Starr, the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, earned the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for his performance in Super Bowl I.

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The Green Bay Packers finished their 1966 regular season with a 12-2 record.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Green Bay Packers concluded their 1966 regular season with an impressive 12-2 record, securing their place in the NFL Championship Game.

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The Kansas City Chiefs lost the AFL Championship Game to the Buffalo Bills in 1966.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kansas City Chiefs won the AFL Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills in 1966, with a score of 31-7, to advance to Super Bowl I.

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Bart Starr's MVP performance included completing 16 of 23 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns.

Answer: True

Explanation: Bart Starr's MVP performance in Super Bowl I featured 16 completions out of 23 attempts, totaling 250 yards and two touchdowns.

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Max McGee scored three touchdowns for the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I.

Answer: False

Explanation: Max McGee scored two touchdowns for the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I; Elijah Pitts also scored two touchdowns.

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Curtis McClinton scored the only touchdown for the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I.

Answer: False

Explanation: Curtis McClinton scored the only touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I; he did not score for the Green Bay Packers.

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At halftime of Super Bowl I, the Kansas City Chiefs had more total yards than the Green Bay Packers.

Answer: True

Explanation: At halftime of Super Bowl I, the Kansas City Chiefs had accumulated more total yards (181) than the Green Bay Packers (164).

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The Packers' defense allowed the Chiefs minimal yardage in the first half of Super Bowl I.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Packers' defense allowed the Chiefs to gain 181 total yards in the first half of Super Bowl I, indicating they did not hold them to minimal yardage.

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Len Dawson completed 16 of 27 passes for 211 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception in Super Bowl I.

Answer: True

Explanation: Len Dawson's statistics for Super Bowl I included completing 16 of 27 passes for 211 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.

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The Green Bay Packers averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt in Super Bowl I.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Green Bay Packers achieved an average of 3.9 yards per rush attempt during Super Bowl I.

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The Kansas City Chiefs converted 73.3% of their third-down attempts in Super Bowl I.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Kansas City Chiefs converted 3 of their 13 third-down attempts in Super Bowl I, resulting in a conversion rate of approximately 23.1%, not 73.3%.

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Both teams committed exactly one turnover in Super Bowl I.

Answer: True

Explanation: Both the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs committed one turnover each during Super Bowl I.

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The Kansas City Chiefs had a significantly higher time of possession than the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Green Bay Packers had a slightly higher time of possession (31 minutes, 25 seconds) than the Kansas City Chiefs (28 minutes, 35 seconds) in Super Bowl I.

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The Green Bay Packers gained 361 total net yards in Super Bowl I.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Green Bay Packers accumulated 361 total net yards in Super Bowl I.

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Max McGee scored the first rushing touchdown in Super Bowl history.

Answer: False

Explanation: Max McGee scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl history, a receiving touchdown, not the first rushing touchdown.

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Bart Starr, the MVP of Super Bowl I, played which position for the Green Bay Packers?

Answer: Quarterback

Explanation: Bart Starr, the MVP of Super Bowl I, played the position of quarterback for the Green Bay Packers.

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Which player scored the first touchdown in the history of the Super Bowl during Super Bowl I?

Answer: Max McGee

Explanation: Max McGee scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl history, catching a 37-yard pass from Bart Starr in the first quarter of Super Bowl I.

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How many third-down conversions did the Kansas City Chiefs achieve out of their attempts in Super Bowl I?

Answer: 3 out of 13 (23.1%)

Explanation: The Kansas City Chiefs converted 3 of their 13 third-down attempts in Super Bowl I, a conversion rate of approximately 23.1%.

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Which player scored the only touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I?

Answer: Curtis McClinton

Explanation: Curtis McClinton scored the only touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I, catching a 7-yard pass from Len Dawson.

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What was the combined total net yardage gained by both teams in Super Bowl I?

Answer: 600 yards

Explanation: The combined total net yardage gained by both teams in Super Bowl I was 600 yards (361 for the Packers and 239 for the Chiefs).

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Broadcasting and Commercials

Super Bowl I was simulcast by CBS and NBC because both networks held broadcast rights to the NFL.

Answer: False

Explanation: Super Bowl I was simulcast by CBS and NBC because CBS held the broadcast rights for the NFL and NBC held the rights for the AFL, leading to a joint broadcast.

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Tension between the CBS and NBC broadcast crews during Super Bowl I led to a physical separation barrier being built between their production trucks.

Answer: True

Explanation: Tensions between the rival CBS and NBC broadcast crews during Super Bowl I were notable, leading to the construction of a fence between their production trucks.

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A 30-second commercial during Super Bowl I cost $42,000 on both CBS and NBC.

Answer: True

Explanation: A 30-second television commercial during Super Bowl I commanded a price of $42,000 on both CBS and NBC.

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CBS received higher television ratings for Super Bowl I than NBC.

Answer: True

Explanation: CBS achieved higher television ratings for Super Bowl I than NBC, with a rating of 22.6 compared to NBC's 18.5.

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What was unique about the broadcasting of Super Bowl I involving CBS and NBC?

Answer: It was simulcast by both networks, each covering their respective league's games.

Explanation: Super Bowl I was unique in its broadcasting as it was simulcast by both CBS and NBC, with each network covering their respective league's games.

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What was the cost of a 30-second television commercial during Super Bowl I?

Answer: $42,000

Explanation: The cost of a 30-second television commercial during Super Bowl I was $42,000.

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How did the television ratings compare between CBS and NBC for Super Bowl I?

Answer: CBS had a higher rating (22.6) than NBC (18.5).

Explanation: CBS achieved higher television ratings for Super Bowl I than NBC, with a rating of 22.6 compared to NBC's 18.5.

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Attendance and Halftime Entertainment

The attendance for Super Bowl I exceeded the stadium's capacity, resulting in a sellout crowd.

Answer: False

Explanation: The attendance for Super Bowl I was 61,946, which was significantly below the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum's capacity of 94,000, meaning it was not a sellout.

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The halftime show at Super Bowl I featured only traditional marching bands.

Answer: False

Explanation: The halftime show at Super Bowl I was diverse, featuring trumpeter Al Hirt, marching bands, drill teams, balloons, and a jetpack demonstration, not solely traditional marching bands.

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Tickets for Super Bowl I were priced at $100, $75, and $50.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ticket prices for Super Bowl I were $12, $10, and $6, which were considered high at the time.

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What was the attendance figure for Super Bowl I, and was it considered a sellout?

Answer: 61,946; it was not a sellout.

Explanation: The attendance for Super Bowl I was 61,946, and it was not considered a sellout, with many seats remaining unsold.

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Historical Context and Legacy

The AFL and NFL had a harmonious relationship leading up to Super Bowl I, with no significant disputes.

Answer: False

Explanation: Leading up to Super Bowl I, significant animosity existed between the AFL and NFL due to intense bidding wars for players and contract disputes, indicating a lack of harmony.

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Sportswriters widely believed the AFL was superior to the NFL prior to Super Bowl I.

Answer: False

Explanation: Contrary to the statement, many sportswriters and fans widely believed the NFL was vastly superior to the AFL before Super Bowl I.

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The original broadcast tapes of Super Bowl I were preserved and are readily available today.

Answer: False

Explanation: The original broadcast tapes of Super Bowl I were largely wiped by the networks to save costs, making them not readily available until recent restoration efforts.

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Super Bowl I was the only Super Bowl to use yard markers every ten yards.

Answer: False

Explanation: Super Bowl I was unique for using yard markers spaced every five yards; this practice was later standardized in the NFL in 1972.

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Super Bowl I was the last professional gridiron game played with double-support goalposts.

Answer: True

Explanation: Super Bowl I marked the final professional gridiron game to feature double-support goalposts, as the single-support 'slingshot' design became standard shortly thereafter.

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Vince Lombardi believed that the AFL champion Chiefs were superior to several NFL teams, including Dallas.

Answer: False

Explanation: Vince Lombardi expressed his belief that several NFL teams, such as the Dallas Cowboys, were superior to the AFL champion Kansas City Chiefs.

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NFL Films successfully preserved the original broadcast tapes of Super Bowl I for historical purposes.

Answer: False

Explanation: Original broadcast tapes of Super Bowl I were not successfully preserved by NFL Films or the networks; they were largely wiped due to cost-saving measures.

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The NFL Network broadcast the restored complete game footage of Super Bowl I in January 2016.

Answer: True

Explanation: In January 2016, the NFL Network broadcast the restored and color-corrected complete game footage of Super Bowl I, assembled from various sources.

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The officials' uniforms in Super Bowl I featured black sleeves, a design that was continued for subsequent Super Bowls.

Answer: False

Explanation: The officials' uniforms in Super Bowl I featured black sleeves, but this design was discontinued after Super Bowl II and not continued for subsequent Super Bowls.

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The AFL's two-point conversion rule was in effect during Super Bowl I.

Answer: False

Explanation: The AFL's two-point conversion rule was not in effect during Super Bowl I; the NFL would not adopt this rule until much later.

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Vince Lombardi was reportedly pleased with Jim Taylor's loyalty during the 1966 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Vince Lombardi was reportedly infuriated by Jim Taylor's perceived disloyalty during the 1966 season, as Taylor had indicated he would not return and planned to play for an expansion team.

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What was the primary reason cited for the intense rivalry between the AFL and NFL prior to the merger?

Answer: Intense bidding wars for college free agents and players

Explanation: The primary reason cited for the intense rivalry between the AFL and NFL prior to their merger was the intense bidding wars for college free agents and players.

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How did the general public and media perceive the strength of the NFL compared to the AFL before Super Bowl I?

Answer: They believed the NFL was vastly superior.

Explanation: Before Super Bowl I, the general public and media largely perceived the NFL as vastly superior to the AFL.

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What fate befell the original broadcast tapes of Super Bowl I?

Answer: They were wiped by the networks to save costs on expensive videotape.

Explanation: The original broadcast tapes of Super Bowl I were largely wiped by the networks to save costs on expensive videotape, as their future historical significance was not fully anticipated.

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What distinctive feature characterized the goalposts used in Super Bowl I, marking the end of an era?

Answer: They were the last to feature double-support structures.

Explanation: Super Bowl I was the last professional gridiron game to feature double-support goalposts, marking the end of that era before the single-support 'slingshot' design became standard.

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What was the significance of the yard markers used during Super Bowl I?

Answer: They were spaced every five yards, a practice later standardized.

Explanation: The yard markers used during Super Bowl I were spaced every five yards, a practice that was unique to this game and later standardized in the NFL in 1972.

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What did Vince Lombardi suggest about the quality of other NFL teams compared to the Chiefs after Super Bowl I?

Answer: He believed several NFL teams, like Dallas, were better than the Chiefs.

Explanation: After Super Bowl I, Vince Lombardi suggested that several NFL teams, including Dallas, were superior to the Chiefs.

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What was the context of Jim Taylor's relationship with the Packers during the 1966 season leading up to Super Bowl I?

Answer: He had informed the team he would not return and Lombardi was infuriated.

Explanation: During the 1966 season, Jim Taylor had informed the Packers he would not return and planned to play for an expansion team, which reportedly infuriated coach Vince Lombardi.

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What was the significance of the AFL's two-point conversion rule in relation to Super Bowl I?

Answer: It was not in effect during Super Bowl I.

Explanation: The AFL's two-point conversion rule was not in effect during Super Bowl I.

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What action did Fred 'The Hammer' Williamson boast about performing against Packers receivers before Super Bowl I?

Answer: Using forearm blows to the head

Explanation: Fred 'The Hammer' Williamson boasted about using forearm blows to the head against Packers receivers before Super Bowl I.

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When did the NFL Network broadcast the restored complete game footage of Super Bowl I?

Answer: January 15, 2016

Explanation: The NFL Network broadcast the restored complete game footage of Super Bowl I in January 2016.

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