Paul M. Krueger

The first Super Bowl is played in Los Angeles. The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35–10.

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ㅤSuper Bowl I, played on January 15, 1967, marked the first championship game between the NFL and AFL, with the Green Bay Packers facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Amidst intense rivalry between the two leagues, the Packers were heavily favored to win, with many believing the established NFL was far superior to the younger AFL. Despite this, the first half proved competitive, with the Chiefs keeping pace with the Packers.

ㅤHowever, a key interception in the third quarter shifted the momentum, allowing the Packers to dominate the second half and secure a 35-10 victory. Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr was named MVP, and the game, a historic simulcast on both NBC and CBS, solidified the NFL’s dominance at the time. This first Super Bowl laid the foundation for what would become one of the biggest sporting events in the world.