When Terry Bradshaw and the Steelers dominated the Rams in Super Bowl XIV

Terry Bradshaw throwing a pass in Super Bowl XIV
Terry Bradshaw throwing a pass in Super Bowl XIV

Super Bowl XIV was played on January 20, 1980, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Pittsburgh Steelers, champions of the AFC, faced off against the Los Angeles Rams, champions of the NFC.

On the way to reaching Super Bowl XIV, the Steelers had another strong regular season, finishing with a record of 12-4. They won their division and then defeated the Houston Oilers and the Miami Dolphins in the playoffs to advance to the Super Bowl for the second year in a row.

Quarterback Terry Bradshaw and running back Franco Harris led the team, and the defense was once again one of the best in the league.

The Rams also had a successful regular season, finishing with a record of 9-7. They won their division and then defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs to advance to the Super Bowl. Quarterback Vince Ferragamo led the team's offense, and the defense was solid.

Super Bowl XIV was a one-sided affair, with the Steelers dominating throughout. They jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, winning by a score of 31-19.

Terry Bradshaw was named Super Bowl XIV MVP after a dominating display

Bradshaw was once again named the Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 309 yards and 2 touchdowns. The win marked the Steelers' fourth Super Bowl victory in six years and cemented their status as one of the greatest teams in NFL history.

Overall, this was a game that featured the dominant Steelers against a gutsy but outmatched Rams team. The Steelers came into the game as favorites, having advanced to the Super Bowl the previous year, and they lived up to that status with a dominant performance.

The game was not as close as the previous year's Super Bowl, but it was still a great showcase of the Steelers' talent and dominance during that era.

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