Chart: Jim Souhan's Super Bowl game balls

February 2, 2015 at 6:56AM
This is a 2014 photo of Malcolm Butler of the New England Patriots NFL football team. This image reflects the New England Patriots active roster as of Wednesday, June 11, 2014 when this image was taken. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NFLHS14
This is a 2014 photo of Malcolm Butler of the New England Patriots NFL football team. This image reflects the New England Patriots active roster as of Wednesday, June 11, 2014 when this image was taken. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NFLHS14 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Tom Brady, New England QB

Four touchdown passes, four Super Bowl championships, at his best in the fourth quarter, as usual.

Malcolm Butler, New England safety

With his first professional interception, he stole a Super Bowl, moments after a far different moment.

Pete Carroll, Seattle coach

Overthought his final strategy, passing when he didn't need to, so his game ball will be symbolically deflated.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, center, watches as players react after Russell Wilson was intercepted by New England Patriots strong safety Malcolm Butler during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks on the field before a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) ORG XMIT: NYOTK (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
This is a photo of Tom Brady of the New England Patriots NFL football team. This image reflects the New England Patriots active roster as of Thursday, June 20, 2013. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NFLHS13
This is a photo of Tom Brady of the New England Patriots NFL football team. This image reflects the New England Patriots active roster as of Thursday, June 20, 2013. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NFLHS13 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Jim Souhan

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Jim Souhan is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He has worked at the paper since 1990, previously covering the Twins and Vikings.

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