Moment 45: Howley Wins MVP Despite Losing Game
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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - In 1970, the Dallas Cowboys finally broke through by advancing to the Super Bowl against the Baltimore Colts. But the team's first appearance in the championship game was derailed by a Jim O'Brien field goal.
While the Cowboys lost Super Bowl V by a score of 16-13 to the Colts, what makes that game so unique is that Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley was named the Most Valuable Player of the game.
Watch: Recalling Howley's Unlikely MVP Win
Howley remains the only player in NFL history to win the Super Bowl MVP award despite being on a losing team.
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