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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
James Henry Harrison Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes and was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Harrison won two Super Bowls with the Steelers: XL and XLIII. In 2008, he became the only undrafted player to be named Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Harrison was known for his hard-hitting style during games.
Harrison during Steelers Training Camp in 2008.
Harrison (92) lining up to play the Baltimore Ravens in 2008.