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Today in Sports History: January 18

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: NFL player Tom Brady attends a game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

By Brandon Zhu

In 2004, the New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-14, in the AFC Championship game. The Patriots had a league best 14-2 regular season record. During the game, the Patriots  intercepted Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, the league’s MVP, four times. Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, threw for 237 yards and one touchdown to lead the Patriots to their second Super Bowl in three years. The Patriots went on to defeat the Carolina Panthers in the Super Bowl 32-29. Tom Brady led the team with three passing touchdowns and threw for 354 yards. Brady was named Super Bowl MVP for the second time in his career.

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