That was linebacker Chuck Howley of the Dallas Cowboys who was named MVP of Super Bowl V. The Cowboys lost that game to the Baltimore Colts 16-13. No other player has won the MVP while playing for the losing team.
Chat with our AI personalities
Chuck Howley, linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys was voted MVP of Super Bowl V in 1971, when Dallas lost to the Baltimore Colts 16-13. Howley was given the award based on his performance, which included 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery. However, he refused to accept the award.
Super Bowl V
Baltimore Colts - 16 (Johnny Unitas, Uniiversity of Louisville)
Dallas Cowboys - 13 (Craig Morton, University of California Berkely)
Location: Orange Bowl, Miami FL
Date: 1/17/1971
MVP: Chuck Howley, LB, Dallas
The only player to win the Super Bowl MVP and not win the Super bowl was Chuck Howley of the Dallas Cowboys in the 1971 Super Bowl against the Colts.
Dallas Cowboys LB Chuck Howley won the MVP for Super Bowl V, despite losing to the Baltimore Colts.