On This Day in 2001: Tampa Hosts Super Bowl 35
It was on this day (January 28) in 2001 when Tampa hosted Super Bowl XXXV. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants 34-7. MTV coordinated the halftime show with…

26 Jan 2001: The logo for Super Bowl XXXV is displayed alongside the logos of the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Baltimore Ravens will face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck/ALLSPORT
It was on this day (January 28) in 2001 when Tampa hosted Super Bowl XXXV. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants 34-7. MTV coordinated the halftime show with NSync, Britney Spears and Aerosmith among others.
Super Bowl X Billick

28 Jan 2001: Head coach Brian Billick of the Baltimore Ravens is presented the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New York Giants during Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT
View of Fans

28 Jan 2001: A general view of fans arriving for the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
MTV Super Bowl 2001

NSYNC and Aerosmith during a press conference at the Tampa Convention Center to announce plans for the Superbowl Halftime show which for the first time is being produced by MTV. 1/25/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
Media Day Super Bowl X Strahan

23 Jan 2001: Michael Strahan #92 of the New York Giants talks with the media on Media Day at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida the sight of Super Bowl XXXV. The New York Giants play the Baltimore Ravens on January 28, 20001. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
View of Post Game Celebration

28 Jan 2001: A general view of the post game celebration for the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
Super Bowl Sting

28 Jan 2001: Sting performs during the pre-game show at Super Bowl XXXV between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
MTV Super Bowl 2001

Carson Daly poses for a photo with cheerleaders from Bloomingdale Senior High School before his appearance on MTV's TRL in the NFL Experience at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.. 1/26/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
Super Bowl Hat

(Photo by Darren McCollester/Newsmakers)
Super Bowl X

28 Jan 2001: An overhead view of the halftime show during Super Bowl XXXV between the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Elsa/ALLSPORT
Jim Fassel

28 Jan 2001: Head Coach Jim Fassel of the New York Giants jogs on the field in the teams introduction during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
Super Bowl Hogan

Jennifer Lopez On 'TRL'

Jennifer Lopez on stage during MTV's TRL on Superbowl Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, January 27, 2001. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
Kick Off

28 Jan 2001: A gemneral view of the kick off during the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
Media Day Super Bowl

23 Jan 2001: The New York Giants have their team photo taken during Media Day at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa , Florida, sight of Super Bowl XXXV. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
MTV Super Bowl 2001

NSYNC and Aerosmith during a press conference at the Tampa Convention Center to announce plans for the Superbowl Halftime show which for the first time is being produced by MTV. 1/25/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
Media Day Super Bowl Collins

23 Jan 2001: Kerry Collins #5 of the New York Giants talks with the media during Media Day at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa , Florida, sight of Super Bowl XXXV. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
Super Bowl X Aerosmith

28 Jan 2001: Aerosmith and the Backstreet Boys perform together during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT
View of Stadium

28 Jan 2001: A general view of the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida before the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
Super Bowl X Dilfer

28 Jan 2001: Quarterback Trent Dilfer of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after defeating the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens won the game 34-7. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT
Super Bowl logo X

26 Jan 2001: The logo for Super Bowl XXXV is displayed alongside the logos of the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Baltimore Ravens will face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck/ALLSPORT
Jermaine Lewis #84

28 Jan 2001: Jermaine Lewis #84 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball for an 84 yard touchdown return during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
Ray Charles

Ray Charles lived in Tampa for a short time in his life before he became known for his work as a piano player. Charles spent his time in Tampa playing for Charlie Brantley’s “Original Honey Dippers,” a local legendary R&B group.
Ray Charles lived in Tampa for a short time in his life before he became known for his work as a piano player. Charles spent his time in Tampa playing for Charlie Brantley’s “Original Honey Dippers,” a local legendary R&B group.
Steve Tyler, Mary J. Blige

28 Jan 2001: Steve Tyler of Aerosmith peforms with Mary J. Blige during the Halftime show of the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
MTV Super Bowl Halftime

Britney Spears on stage during MTV's Superbowl halftime show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.. 1/28/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
Musical Performers at Super Bowl XXXV

384856 27: ''NSYNC, Aerosmith and Britney Spears all perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXV January 28, 2001 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo byDoug Pensinger/ALLSPORT)
Trent Dilfer #8

28 Jan 2001: Trent Dilfer #8 of the Baltimore Ravens lines up a throw during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
View of Halftime SHow

28 Jan 2001: A general view of the halftime show for the Super Bowl XXXV Game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport
Pre-Game Show Press Conference

384816 07: Tommy Shaw, left, and James "JY" Young of rock group STYX share a laugh during a press conference for performers in the 2001 Super Bowl XXXV pre-game show at Raymond James stadium January 26, 2001 in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Allsport)
Trent Dilfer #8

28 Jan 2001: Trent Dilfer #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hold the Lombardi Trophy after the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the New York Giants at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
Brad Maynard #9

28 Jan 2001: Brad Maynard #9 of the New York Giants punts from his own endzone during the Super Bowl XXXV Game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
Musical Performers at Super Bowl XXXV

384856 08: American performers *NSYNC (Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick) perform during the half time show January 28, 2001 at Super Bowl XXXV between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Newsmakers)
Super Bowl X Lewis

28 Jan 2001: Jermaine Lewis #84 of the Baltimore Ravens races down the sidelines for a 84 yard touchdown against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Ravens defeated the Giants 34-7. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck/ALLSPORT
MTV Super Bowl Halftime

Justin Timberlake, Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, and Nelly on stage during MTV's Superbowl halftime show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.. 1/28/01 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect
Media Day Super Bowl X sign

23 Jan 2001: Pictured is Raymond James Stadium sign in Tampa , Florida the sight of Super Bowl XXXV. The New York Giants play the Baltimore Ravens on January 28, 2001. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT.