The excitement of the 2024 Super Bowl still lingers in the air, with the Kansas City Chiefs clinching victory over the San Francisco 49ers in a thrilling overtime match, ending 25-22.
Patrick Mahomes secured his third Super Bowl triumph, joining Troy Aikman with the third-highest number of rings among quarterbacks in NFL history. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers aimed to secure their sixth Super Bowl win, which would have placed them in a three-way tie for the top spot.
Let's take a closer look at the teams and players who boast the most Super Bowl wins in NFL history.
Teams with the Most Super Bowl Wins:
At the pinnacle are the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers, each claiming six Super Bowl victories. The Patriots hold the record for the most Super Bowl appearances, having reached the final showdown 11 times, although they've faced defeat on five occasions. The Steelers, on the other hand, have made it to the Super Bowl eight times, suffering two losses.
Had the San Francisco 49ers emerged victorious in the 2024 Super Bowl, they would have joined the Patriots and Steelers at the summit with six titles. Currently, they share second place with the Dallas Cowboys, both boasting five Super Bowl wins.
Following closely behind are the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants, both with four Super Bowl victories.
While no team has clinched three consecutive Super Bowls, several have achieved back-to-back triumphs, including the Patriots, 49ers, Packers, Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and the Steelers, who have accomplished this feat twice.
Players with the Most Super Bowl Wins:
Topping the list is the legendary Tom Brady, who has amassed an impressive seven Super Bowl rings. Brady's remarkable journey includes victories with the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with a record-setting ten Super Bowl appearances.
Following Brady is Charles Haley, who secured five Super Bowl wins playing for both the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys.
A total of 34 players share the third spot, each boasting four Super Bowl rings, including iconic names like Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, and Rob Gronkowski.
In the realm of quarterbacks, alongside Brady's seven wins, Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw stand tall with four Super Bowl victories each. Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Earl Morrall, and Patrick Mahomes follow suit with three wins apiece.
From Joe Namath's historic victory in 1969 to Matthew Stafford's recent triumph in 2022, each Super Bowl victory etches its place in NFL history, celebrating the resilience, skill, and teamwork that define the spirit of the game.