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Super Bowl moment No. 28: Willie Parker runs Steelers to a title
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Super Bowl moment No. 28: Willie Parker runs Steelers to a title

Published Dec. 30, 2015 10:00 a.m. ET

As we count down to Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, it's time to look back on the magical and memorable moments in the 49 previous Super Bowls. FOX Sports senior NFL writer Alex Marvez has ranked the 50 greatest moments in the big game's big history, and every weekday from now until Feb. 7 we'll unveil the latest addition to our countdown. Today, we look back at moment No. 28, when Steelers running back Willie Parker turned on the jets.

Pittsburgh running back Willie Parker lived up to his "Fast" nickname on the second snap of the third quarter against Seattle.

Parker's 75-yard touchdown jaunt through the left side of Seattle's defense gave the Steelers a 14-3 lead and marked the longest scoring run in Super Bowl history.

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Wide receiver Antwaan Randle El later entered the Super Bowl history books himself by becoming the first wide receiver to throw a touchdown pass. His 43-yard toss to Hines Ward midway through the fourth quarter iced Pittsburgh's win.

Final score: Pittsburgh 21, Seattle 10

Hines Ward and Jerome Bettis celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XL.

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