5 youngest quarterbacks to start a Super Bowl game
The NFL's Super Bowl is the biggest event of the year and is watched by millions of fans across the world. Quarterbacks are often the most important players on the field, and they carry the weight of their team's success on their shoulders.
In this article, we will take a look at the five youngest quarterbacks to start a Super Bowl game.
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These young quarterbacks have proven that age is just a number and that talent knows no bounds. Despite starting their Super Bowl journey at a young age, they have all left a lasting impression on fans and will be remembered as some of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
#5. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
At 24 years and 138 days, Patrick Mahomes is the fifth youngest quarterback to start in a Super Bowl game. He made his Super Bowl debut in 2020, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. His impressive performance earned him the title of Super Bowl MVP.
#4. Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams
Jared Goff started a Super Bowl game at the age of 24 years and 112 days, making him the fourth youngest quarterback to do so. He appeared in Super Bowl LIII in 2019, leading the Los Angeles Rams to a 13-3 loss against the New England Patriots. Despite the outcome, Goff received widespread praise for his performance in the game.
#3. David Woodley, Miami Dolphins
David Woodley started in a Super Bowl game at the age of 24 years and 97 days, making him the third youngest quarterback to do so.
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He played in Super Bowl XVII (1983), where his performance in a 27-17 loss to the Washington Redskins solidified his place in NFL history, despite the outcome.
#2. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger first appeared in the Super Bowl at 23 years and 340 days in 2006. He guided the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 21-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks and was named Super Bowl MVP for his outstanding performance. Roethlisberger is considered one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
#1. Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins
At 23 years and 127 days, Dan Marino is the youngest quarterback to start a Super Bowl game. He made his Super Bowl debut in 1985, where he led the Miami Dolphins to a 38-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
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#OTD in 1985, @JoeMontana and the @49ers met Dan Marino and the Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX, where San Francisco claimed its second championship of the 1980s with a decisive 38-16 victory.
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Despite the loss, Marino's performance in the game cemented his status as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.