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<p>Not every Super Bowl hero is a household name. Some players delivered the performance of a lifetime on the <a href="http://sportsgrid.com/nfl">NFL</a>'s biggest stage, only to fade into relative obscurity afterward. </p>
<p>Here are some of the most notable one-game wonders in Super Bowl history.</p>
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<h3><strong>Super Bowl Heroics:</strong></h3>
<p>-Rushed 22 times for a Super Bowl record 204 yards (which still stands today) and two touchdowns, propelling Washington to a dominant 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.</p>
<h3><strong>Post-Super Bowl Career:</strong></h3>
<p>-Played just two more years in the NFL, rushing for 476 yards on 161 carries (3.0 YPC).</p>
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1. Timmy Smith (RB, Washington Redskins) - Super Bowl XXII

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<h3><strong>Super Bowl Heroics:</strong></h3>
<p>-Delivered the most iconic play in Super Bowl history. His "helmet catch" helped the Giants spoil New England's perfect season in one of the greatest sports upsets of all time.</p>
<p>-Finished the game with three catches for 43 yards and one touchdown.</p>
<h3><strong>Post-Super Bowl Career:</strong></h3>
<p>-Never caught another pass in the NFL.</p>
<p>-Missed the entire 2008 season due to a knee injury.</p>
<p>-Was cut by the Giants before the 2009 campaign.</p>
<p>-Finished the 2009 season with the Baltimore Ravens before retiring.</p>

2. David Tyree (WR, New York Giants) - Super Bowl XLII

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<h3><strong>Super Bowl Heroics:</strong></h3>
<p>-Recorded two second-half interceptions en route to being named the game's MVP.</p>
<h3><strong>Post-Super Bowl Career:</strong></h3>
<p>-Signed a five-year, $12.5 million free-agent contract with the Oakland Raiders.</p>
<p>-Made only one start in two years for the Silver and Black.</p>
<p>-Regarded as one of the biggest free agent busts in NFL history.</p>

3. Larry Brown (CB, Dallas Cowboys) - Super Bowl XXX

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<h3><strong>Super Bowl Heroics:</strong></h3>
<p>-Named MVP after recording ten tackles, one interception, one fumble recovery, and one defensive TD.</p>
<p>-Returned a pick-six off Broncos QB and league MVP <strong>Peyton Manning</strong> in the first half.</p>
<h3><strong>Post-Super Bowl Career:</strong></h3>
<p>-Never reached Pro Bowl or All-Pro status.</p>
<p>-Became a journeyman, playing for five different teams following his Seahawks tenure.</p>

4. Malcolm Smith (LB, Seattle Seahawks) - Super Bowl XLVIII

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<h3><strong>Super Bowl Heroics:</strong></h3>
<p>-Recorded two interceptions off Raiders QB and league MVP Rich Gannon.</p>
<p>-He was named the game's MVP for his performance.</p>
<h3>Post-Super Bowl Career:</h3>
<p>-Signed a five-year, $14 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals but was released after just one season.</p>
<p>-Rejoined the Buccaneers before finishing his career with the Cincinnati Bengals.</p>

5. Dexter Jackson (S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) - Super Bowl XXXVII

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<h3><strong>Super Bowl Heroics:</strong></h3>
<p>-4 catches, 109 yards, 1 TD</p>
<p>-Truly came out of nowhere, as Matthews had zero career receptions entering the game.</p>
<h3>Post-Super Bowl Career:</h3>
<p>-Played three more years in the NFL, catching just 16 passes during that span.</p>
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6. Chris Matthews (WR, Seattle Seahawks) - Super Bowl XLIX

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