Brian Dawkins on the sideline just before kickoff of Super Bowl XXXIX

The scene outside Alltel Stadium the afternoon before Super Bowl XXXIX, Feb. 6, 2005, beteween the Eagles and the New England Patriots.

Dawkins shows up to the game in his finest work attire.

Wide receiver Terrell Owens takes a picture before the game to savor the moment.

A wide view of Alltel Stadium just before the pregame activities began.

Fireworks explode overhead before the game.

The Patriots' kicker Adam Vinatieri kicks the opening kickoff.

Tight end L.J. Smith catches the first touchdown of the game to give the Eagles a 7-0 lead in the second quarter.

Smith celebrates the touchdown, the Eagles' first touchdown in a Super Bowl in 24 years.

Terrell Owens turns up field with the ball in his first game back after missing seven weeks with an injury.

Head coach Andy Reid gestures to one of his playeres during the game.

Defensive lineman Darwin Walker celebrates recovering a Tom Brady fumble in Eagles territory.

Linebacker Derrick Burgess celebrates sacking Brady with his teammates.

Wide receiver Greg Lewis hauls in one of his four catches on the day.

Running back Brian Westbrook scores a touchdown on a 10-yard catch from Donovan McNabb before haltime to tie the game at 14-14.

Brian Dawkins celebrates a tackle in Super Bowl XXXIX.

Running back Dorsey Levens finds a hole.

Safety Michael Lewis relishes delivering a big hit.

Wide receiver Todd Pinkston fires up Eagles fans after making a catch.

Owens finished the game with nine catches for 122 yards in his first performance of the postseason.

Lewis grabs a touchdown pass from McNabb to cut New England's lead to 24-21 with just under two minutes left to play.

McNabb looks to the sideline as he comes off the field for the last time in the game.

McNabb congratulates Brady on a well-fought battle.

Josh Parry, Keith Adams and Owens walk off the field after the 24-21 loss, fit to fight another day.

The ticket to Super Bowl XXXIX.