Back to the Pittsburgh Steelers Newsfeed

Heath Miller: Roethlisberger To Holmes In Super Bowl XLIII ‘The Perfect Pass At The Perfect Time’

There are few moments in Super Bowl history more iconic than Pittsburgh Steelers WR Santonio Holmes’ game-winning catch against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. Between the timing, the precision throw, and the incredible toe-tapping effort by Holmes, it’s an image burned into Steelers fans’ minds. It was a play that the Steelers had practiced. Yet Holmes says he had been told by offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner to drop the pass repeatedly in practice. He did not when it mattered, though.

Former Steelers TE Heath Miller was on the field that night for that game-winning touchdown.