Super Bowl XVII

Overview

Super Bowl XVII, played on January 30, 1983, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, featured the Washington Redskins defeating the Miami Dolphins 27-17, securing Washington’s first-ever Super Bowl title. The game was notable not only for the Redskins’ triumph but also for the defining performance by Washington’s running back, John Riggins, who cemented his place in Super Bowl history.