GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – It has been 15 years since the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers met on the sport’s biggest stage, but Super Bowl XLV still holds a special place in the hearts of Packers fans across Wisconsin.
On Feb. 6, 2011, the Packers defeated the Steelers 31-25 in Arlington, Texas, capturing the franchise’s fourth Super Bowl title and first since the 1996 season. Led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who earned Super Bowl MVP honors, Green Bay capped a remarkable postseason run as the NFC’s No. 6 seed by knocking off Chicago in the NFC Championship Game before taking down Pittsburgh.
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The game featured iconic moments that still resonate today, including Rodgers’ precision passing, Nick Collins’ interception return for a touchdown, and a defense that made timely plays when it mattered most. For many fans, Super Bowl XLV represents one of the most memorable chapters in Packers history.
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As the anniversary of that championship is reflected on today, Local 5 will be taking a deeper look back at the Packers’ victory.
This Sunday on Local 5 Sports Xtra, the conversation will turn to remembering Super Bowl XLV, reliving the key moments, and reflecting on what that championship meant to the team, the players, and Packers Nation. Fans can tune in for a nostalgic look back at one of the franchise’s greatest wins and hear more about why that Super Bowl run still stands out all these years later.
