Six wide receivers have been named Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl:
There were three Steelers receivers that were Super Bowl MVPs.Lynn Swann - (X)Hines Ward - (XL)Santonio Holmes - (XLIII)
Terry Bradshaw had more than three wide receivers available to him throughout his career. His two main receivers, especially during the Super Bowl years, were Lynn Swann and John Stallworth.
Michael Irvin, a former NFL wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, won three Super Bowl rings during his career. He was part of the Cowboys teams that triumphed in Super Bowl XXVII (1993), Super Bowl XXVIII (1994), and Super Bowl XXX (1996). Irvin is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.
In Super Bowl IV, played on January 11, 1970, the Kansas City Chiefs featured wide receivers Otis Taylor and Frank Pitts. Otis Taylor was a standout player, known for his speed and playmaking ability, while Frank Pitts contributed to the team's offense. The Chiefs faced the Minnesota Vikings in this game, ultimately winning 23-7 to secure their first Super Bowl title.
Wide Receivers with 11 receptions in a Super Bowl: Don Ross, Cincinnati, Super Bowl XVI Jerry Rice, San Francisco, Super Bowl XXIII Deion Branch, New Engand Super Bowl XXXIX Wes Welker, New England, Super Bowl XLII
Wide receiver Hines Ward. Check out the link referenced below in "related links" to see the complete list of Super Bowl MVPs and find out the other Steelers Super Bowl MVPs.
The starters were wide receivers Bob Hayes and Lance Alworth and tight end Mike Ditka. All three were later elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Wide Receiver Lynn Swann of the Pittsburgh Steelers was the MVP of Super Bowl X.
Wide Receiver Fred Biletnikoff of the Oakland Raiders was the MVP of Super Bowl XI.
Lynn Swann of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X.
Wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff for Super Bowl XI.
Lynn Swann in Super Bowl X.