The Super Bowl is a time of pomp and circumstance. It’s a time of glorious national celebration.
Part of that glorious celebration comes in the form of rapturous and hilarious touchdown celebrations.
And so, as giant human beings fight their way toward goalposts, we give you the greatest touchdown celebrations of all time.
... which are all here.
Homer Jones
In 1965, Jones opted to spike the ball after a touchdown, rather than hand it to the ref. Why it took this long, no one knows.
Billy “White Shoes” Johnson
If there were a Hall of Fame for people who danced the funky chicken, Johnson would be in it. Also: there would be a Hall of Fame for that.
The Fun Bunch
Once upon a time, a group of Washington Redskins had so much fun, they caused the NFL to create the “excessive celebration” rule. This is important American history.
Ickey Woods
This Bengals fullback did the Ickey Shuffle all the way from the end zones of the ’80s to Geico commercials. Which is the generally accepted apotheosis of shuffling.
Jamal Anderson
How to master the Dirty Bird: 1) watch Anderson explain it to you here; 2) score many rushing touchdowns. Good luck with step 2.
LeRoy Butler
12/26/1993: Packers safety LeRoy Butler scores off a fumble recovery, becomes first player to perform the Lambeau Leap. 12/26/1993: Bears fans everywhere are like, “Ugh, this.”
Merton Hanks
To perfect his infamous “pigeon dance,” Hanks embedded himself with a rogue crew of Bay Area pigeons for four years. More importantly, that never occurred.
Deion Sanders
Prime Time was known primarily for his touchdown dances and high steps. And playing baseball, too. And being funny. But mostly the touchdown dances.
Terrell Owens
T.O. lived to taunt. There was the time he pulled the Sharpie out of his sock to sign his TD-caught ball. And then there was this.
Joe Horn
In 2003, Horn celebrated scoring by retrieving a hidden flip phone, dialing a number and doing a dance. Ha. Flip phones.
Chad Johnson
The NFL fined Johnson so many times for his classic touchdown celebrations that he had to change his name. True-ish story.
Victor Cruz
This is a legitimate salsa.
Cam Newton
Cam Newton’s Superman: the perfect mixture of simplicity, elegance and arrogance.
“The Super Bowl Shuffle”
Sure, the ’85 Bears’ classic rap doesn’t technically qualify as a touchdown celebration. But it’s “The Super Bowl Shuffle.” So we’ll let it slide. Not sorry.
Part of that glorious celebration comes in the form of rapturous and hilarious touchdown celebrations.
And so, as giant human beings fight their way toward goalposts, we give you the greatest touchdown celebrations of all time.
... which are all here.
Homer JonesIn 1965, Jones opted to spike the ball after a touchdown, rather than hand it to the ref. Why it took this long, no one knows.
Billy “White Shoes” JohnsonIf there were a Hall of Fame for people who danced the funky chicken, Johnson would be in it. Also: there would be a Hall of Fame for that.
The Fun BunchOnce upon a time, a group of Washington Redskins had so much fun, they caused the NFL to create the “excessive celebration” rule. This is important American history.
Ickey WoodsThis Bengals fullback did the Ickey Shuffle all the way from the end zones of the ’80s to Geico commercials. Which is the generally accepted apotheosis of shuffling.
Jamal AndersonHow to master the Dirty Bird: 1) watch Anderson explain it to you here; 2) score many rushing touchdowns. Good luck with step 2.
LeRoy Butler12/26/1993: Packers safety LeRoy Butler scores off a fumble recovery, becomes first player to perform the Lambeau Leap. 12/26/1993: Bears fans everywhere are like, “Ugh, this.”
Merton HanksTo perfect his infamous “pigeon dance,” Hanks embedded himself with a rogue crew of Bay Area pigeons for four years. More importantly, that never occurred.
Deion SandersPrime Time was known primarily for his touchdown dances and high steps. And playing baseball, too. And being funny. But mostly the touchdown dances.
Terrell OwensT.O. lived to taunt. There was the time he pulled the Sharpie out of his sock to sign his TD-caught ball. And then there was this.
Joe HornIn 2003, Horn celebrated scoring by retrieving a hidden flip phone, dialing a number and doing a dance. Ha. Flip phones.
Chad JohnsonThe NFL fined Johnson so many times for his classic touchdown celebrations that he had to change his name. True-ish story.
Victor CruzThis is a legitimate salsa.
Cam NewtonCam Newton’s Superman: the perfect mixture of simplicity, elegance and arrogance.
“The Super Bowl Shuffle”Sure, the ’85 Bears’ classic rap doesn’t technically qualify as a touchdown celebration. But it’s “The Super Bowl Shuffle.” So we’ll let it slide. Not sorry.
