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Joe Flacco reflects on his tarnished Super Bowl MVP trophy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 4:02 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Joe Flacco reflects on his tarnished Super Bowl MVP trophy

Summary

Joe Flacco shared insights about his Super Bowl MVP trophy during Netflix's Quarterback documentary. He described the trophy as 'tarnished as heck' and emphasized that memories of the Super Bowl ring matter more to him than the physical award. Flacco, instrumental in the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII victory over the San Francisco 49ers, believes the memorabilia serves to remind his children of his accomplishments, rather than for personal pride. He navigated a challenging playoff run without interception and excelled during clutch moments, tying for the most touchdown passes in a single postseason.

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By the Numbers

•Flacco described his MVP trophy as 'tarnished as heck'.
•He was key in the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII win against the 49ers.
•Flacco tied for the most touchdown passes in a single postseason.
•He highlighted the importance of memories over physical trophies.
•His memorabilia serves to inspire his children about his journey.

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4:02 AMYahoo Sports — “Tarnished as Heck”: Joe Flacco Makes Honest Admission About His Super Bowl Trophy With the Ravens

What they're saying

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Winning the Super Bowl MVP is a huge achievement, but Joe Flacco believes the memory matters more than the trophy itself. “This is my Super Bowl MVP trophy.
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