It was on this day (January 28) in 2001 when Tampa hosted Super Bowl XXXV. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants 34-7. MTV coordinated the halftime show with NSync, Britney Spears and Aerosmith among others.
28 Jan 2001: Head coach Brian Billick of the Baltimore Ravens is presented the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New York Giants during Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT
28 Jan 2001: A general view of fans arriving for the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
NSYNC and Aerosmith during a press conference at the Tampa Convention Center to announce plans for the Superbowl Halftime show which for the first time is being produced by MTV. 1/25/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
23 Jan 2001: Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants talks with the media on Media Day at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida the sight of Super Bowl XXXV. The New York Giants play the Baltimore Ravens on January 28, 20001. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
28 Jan 2001: A general view of the post game celebration for the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
28 Jan 2001: Sting performs during the pre-game show at Super Bowl XXXV between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
Carson Daly poses for a photo with cheerleaders from Bloomingdale Senior High School before his appearance on MTV's TRL in the NFL Experience at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.. 1/26/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
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28 Jan 2001: An overhead view of the halftime show during Super Bowl XXXV between the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Elsa/ALLSPORT
28 Jan 2001: Head Coach Jim Fassel of the New York Giants jogs on the field in the teams introduction during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
28 Jan 2001: Terry "Hulk" Hogan enjoys Super Bowl XXXV between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
Jennifer Lopez on stage during MTV's TRL on Superbowl Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, January 27, 2001. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
28 Jan 2001: A gemneral view of the kick off during the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
23 Jan 2001: The New York Giants have their team photo taken during Media Day at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa , Florida, sight of Super Bowl XXXV. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
NSYNC and Aerosmith during a press conference at the Tampa Convention Center to announce plans for the Superbowl Halftime show which for the first time is being produced by MTV. 1/25/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
23 Jan 2001: Kerry Collins #5 of the New York Giants talks with the media during Media Day at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa , Florida, sight of Super Bowl XXXV. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
28 Jan 2001: Aerosmith and the Backstreet Boys perform together during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT
28 Jan 2001: A general view of the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida before the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
28 Jan 2001: Quarterback Trent Dilfer of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after defeating the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens won the game 34-7. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT
26 Jan 2001: The logo for Super Bowl XXXV is displayed alongside the logos of the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Baltimore Ravens will face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck/ALLSPORT
28 Jan 2001: Jermaine Lewis #84 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball for an 84 yard touchdown return during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
Ray Charles lived in Tampa for a short time in his life before he became known for his work as a piano player. Charles spent his time in Tampa playing for Charlie Brantley’s “Original Honey Dippers,” a local legendary R&B group.
28 Jan 2001: Steve Tyler of Aerosmith peforms with Mary J. Blige during the Halftime show of the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
Britney Spears on stage during MTV's Superbowl halftime show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.. 1/28/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
384856 27: ''NSYNC, Aerosmith and Britney Spears all perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXV January 28, 2001 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo byDoug Pensinger/ALLSPORT)
28 Jan 2001: Trent Dilfer #8 of the Baltimore Ravens lines up a throw during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
28 Jan 2001: A general view of the halftime show for the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport
384816 07: Tommy Shaw, left, and James "JY" Young of rock group STYX share a laugh during a press conference for performers in the 2001 Super Bowl XXXV pre-game show at Raymond James stadium January 26, 2001 in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Allsport)
28 Jan 2001: Trent Dilfer #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hold the Lombardi Trophy after the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
28 Jan 2001: Brad Maynard #9 of the New York Giants punts from his own endzone during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
384856 08: American performers *NSYNC (Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick) perform during the half time show January 28, 2001 at Super Bowl XXXV between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Newsmakers)
28 Jan 2001: Jermaine Lewis #84 of the Baltimore Ravens races down the sidelines for a 84 yard touchdown against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck/ALLSPORT
Justin Timberlake, Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, and Nelly on stage during MTV's Superbowl halftime show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.. 1/28/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
23 Jan 2001: Pictured is Raymond James Stadium sign in Tampa , Florida the sight of Super Bowl XXXV. The New York Giants play the Baltimore Ravens on January 28, 2001. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT.