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Patriots Make History Several Times Over In Jaw-Dropping Super Bowl Comeback

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New England Patriots' Tom Brady hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Super Bowl LI in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL Super Bowl LI in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP)

It is not hyperbole to say Sunday night's performance by the New England Patriots was the greatest Super Bowl comeback. It was record-breaking.

Quarterback Tom Brady and his teammates made a lot of other history. WBUR's Shira Springer was in Houston for the game. She joined Morning Edition to tell us how it all unfolded.

This segment aired on February 6, 2017.

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