SB 40: Steelers, 'Bus' take the title in Motor City

Steelers, 'Bus' take the title in Motor City

In what almost amounted to a home game for the Steelers — and was a homecoming for their star running back, Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh finally got its "one for the thumb" ring.

A record-setting run, game-turning interception and trick play gave the Steelers their record-tying fifth Super Bowl title in Bettis's final NFL game.

Pittsburgh's Willie Parker broke free for a Super Bowl-record 75 yards on the second play of the second half to give the Steelers a 14-3 lead.

The clincher for the Steelers was Antwaan Randle El's 43-yard pass to Hines Ward, the first Super Bowl touchdown throw by a receiver and one of the most decisive trick plays in championship game history.