PHILADELPHIA — Sixteen years ago, Tony Dungy and the Indianapolis Colts beat Lovie Smith and the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. You might remember it because Peyton Manning won his first ring, or because Prince delivered the greatest halftime show in history. You also might remember it because it was the first time two Black coaches met in football’s title game.
It was a hallelujah moment for equality.
In a little less than two weeks, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will play Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. It will be memorable because Andy Reid will be trying to win his second title in four years, and because the Eagles will be trying to win their second title in six years, both times with a second-year head coach. It also will be memorable because it will be the first time both teams will start a Black quarterback.
