The Patriots' bid for immortality ended because of a fluke, lucky, couldn't-do-it-again-if-you-tried play. David Tyree somehow held on to Eli Manning's desperation heave after pressing the ball against his helmet while in midair. The fourth-quarter catch heralded the end of the Patriots' dynasty, crushed their perfect season and made a Super Bowl MVP out of Manning. Worst of all, it returned the 1972 Dolphins to their throne... (read more)
