Books in Everything Super Bowl series

The Super Bowl turns superstars into legends. You know their names: Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Tom Brady, and the list goes on. The game also gives little-known players, including a reserve running back named Timmy Smith, a chance leave a lasting mark on their sport's biggest game. Here are the stories of the Super Bowl's brightest stars, presented with the power and pop of the sport itself.

The Super Bowl has delivered surprises since early on, beginning when Broadway Joe Namath led the Jets over the heavily favored Colts in the game's third year. Mighty teams have fallen, and underdog players have seized their chance at football greatness. Here are the stories of the Super Bowl's biggest surprises, presented with the power and pop of the sport itself.

The Super Bowl has a record book of its own, and many of the names filling it are familiar. Tom Brady holds the record for most completions in a Super Bowl. Jerry Rice amassed the most receiving yards in a single game. The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the record for most wins with six. But not all of the record-holders are household names. Here are the stories of record-setters famous and obscure, presented with the power and pop of the sport itself.

Stars are made, legends are born, and hearts are broken each year in the Super Bowl. Through half a century, the game has lived up to its name, producing amazing plays, thrilling upsets, unforgettable performances, and a lineup of trivia and records every fan ought to know. And with a global reach, the Super Bowl ranks among the sporting world's greatest events, drawing the attention of millions of fans and settling the question of which team deserves to be called the National Football League's champion.