Young stars who led their teams to the Super Bowl

Posted 1 day ago  |  By Chris Mueller

Throughout NFL history young players have announced themselves by either getting to or winning a Super Bowl. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stars who helped their teams reach the Super Bowl at age 25 or younger.1 of 26

Joe NamathNew York Jets, Super Bowl III

Joe Namath, New York Jets, Super Bowl III

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Namath made his guarantee and then backed it up on when the lights were on, leading the upstart New York Jets to a monster upset of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. Namath wasn’t spectacular but he was steady, and his star shone only brighter after engineering an incredibly unlikely victory.2 of 26

Chuck Foreman, Minnesota Vikings, Super Bowl VIII

Chuck Foreman, Minnesota Vikings, Super Bowl VIII

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Foreman was a workhorse with a gift for catching passes, and he amassed over 9,000 yards from scrimmage in a relatively short career. He was named Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1973 when his 1,163 yards from scrimmage helped Minnesota reach the Super Bowl against Miami. But he and his teammates were bottled up in a 24-7 Dolphins win.

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