Super Bowl XLIII was an American football game between the American Football Conference (AFC) champions Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference (NFC) champions Arizona Cardinals to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2008 season. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals by the score of 27–23. The game was played on February 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Raymond James Stadium with Super Bowl XLIII decorations and colored lights viewed from nearby parking lot roof.
Three Steelers fans waving Terrible Towels at a Pittsburgh rally prior to the game.
Fans wave as the United States Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the stadium during the pregame ceremony
Gen. David Petraeus talks with head Super Bowl XLIII referee Terry McAulay prior to the coin toss
2008 Pittsburgh Steelers season
The 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 76th season in the National Football League (NFL). The season concluded with the team winning Super Bowl XLIII to become the first franchise in the NFL with six Super Bowl titles.
At the Super Bowl XLIII pep rally at Heinz Field.
Steelers captains line up before kickoff at Super Bowl XLIII
The Steelers' win against the Ravens was the team's 14th consecutive Monday night win at home.
January 16, 2009 Steelers rally at Allegheny County Courthouse before the game
