As we get ready for Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, here’s a look back at previous years when Tampa was in the spotlight. Incredible halftime performances, classic moments during the big game and more.
Tom Flores
Share22 Jan 1984: Head coach Tom Flores of the Los Angeles Raiders gives his victory speech in the locker room after Super Bowl XVIII against the Washington Redskins at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Raiders won the game, 38-9.
MTV Super Bowl Halftime
ShareJustin Timberlake, Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, and Nelly on stage during MTV's Superbowl halftime show at Raymond James Stadium.
Super Bowl XLIII
ShareSuper Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Steelers won 27-23 against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium.
Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show
ShareBruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Bridgestone halftime show during Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium.
Super Bowl XLIII Pre-Game Show
ShareFaith Hill performs "America the Beautiful" during the pre-game show prior to the start of Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium.
Super Bowl XXV
Share12 Jan 1991: Kicker Scott Norwood #11 of the Buffalo Bills misses a 47-yard field goal wide right at the end of regulation during Super Bowl XXV against the New York Giants at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Giants won the game, 20-19.
Halftime Show Press Conference
ShareN'SYNC look across the stage in amusement during a press conference for performers in the 2001 Super Bowl XXXV halftime show at the Tampa Convention Center January 25, 2001 in Tampa, FL. Members of N'sYNC are J. C. Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass, Justin Timberlake and Joey Fatone.
1991
ShareThe scoreboard at Super Bowl XXV between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Giants won the game, 20-19.
Super Bowl XLIII
ShareQuarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy as he is interviewed by Dan Patrick from NBC after they won 27-23 the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa.
Backstreet Boys
ShareThe Backstreet Boys peform the National Anthem before the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.
Super Bowl XXV
ShareGeneral view of Super Bowl XXV between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Giants won the game, 20-19.
Super Bowl X Dilfer
ShareFrom 2001: Trent Dilfer #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Musical Performers at Super Bowl XXXV
ShareSting performs during the pre-game show January 28, 2001 at Super Bowl XXXV between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium
Super Bowl XLIII
ShareFans arrive prior to the start of Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium.
Aerosmith, NSync and Britney Spears
ShareBritney Spears performs with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith during the halftime show January 28, 2001 for Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium.
Super Bowl X
ShareQuarterback Trent Dilfer 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.
MTV TRL: Jennifer Lopez
ShareJennifer Lopez backstage during MTV's TRL on Superbowl Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
Super Bowl XXV: Buffalo Bills v New York Giants
ShareInjured quarterback Phil Simms of the New York Giants talks to ABC TV announcer Dan Dierdorff before the game against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium on January 27, 1991 in Tampa, Florida. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19.
Super Bowl XLIII
ShareJeff Reed #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers kicks a field goal in the first quarter during Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium.
Super Bowl XLIII
ShareA fan holds up tickets outside the stadium prior to Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Media Day Super Bowl X Strahan
ShareMichael 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, 2001.
Super Bowl XLIII
ShareSecurity personnel survey the grounds outside the stadium prior to Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium.
Stadium Aerial View in 2001
ShareAn aerial view from the Monster.com blimp shows Raymond James Stadium, the site of Super Bowl XXXV, in Tampa, Florida.
Musical Performers at Super Bowl XXXV
ShareSteven Tyler of Aerosmith performs during the halftime show January 28, 2001 for Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium.
Super Bowl XXV
ShareSecurity staffmembers check a car prior to the start of Super Bowl XXV between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills at Tampa Stadium in 1991. The Giants won the game, 20-19.
Super Bowl XXV
ShareThe New York Giants take to the field during Super Bowl XXV in 1991 against the Buffalo Bills at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Giants won the game, 20-19.
Super Bowl XXV: New York Giants v Buffalo Bills
ShareWhitney Houston sings the National Anthem before a game with the New York Giants taking on the Buffalo Bills prior to Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium on January 27, 1991 in Tampa, Florida. The Giants won 20-19.