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Seen at the Super Bowl
Houston was the place to be as Super Bowl LI delivered an endless supply of big-ticket events and experiences. From the host committee to the league, and sponsors to agents, red carpets and VIPs were plentiful. We gathered a few of the highlights of these memorable moments.

Presidental moment

President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush arrive for the coin toss before the game.
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The award goes to . . .

NFL Network’s Rich Eisen received the Pat Summerall Award at the annual Legends for Charity Dinner benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Richard Shadyac Jr. of ALSAC/St. Jude, Mike Tirico of NBC Sports, Stuart Braddie of KBR, Cheri Summerall, Suzy Shuster, Rich Eisen, Cheryl DeLeonardis of Ocean 2 Ocean Productions and St. Jude patient Austin.
Photo by: ASHKAN IMAGE
Clutch move

Thuzio Executive Club co-founder Tiki Barber, agent Drew Rosenhaus and Thuzio Executive Club CEO Jared Augustine arrive at the Thuzio Executive Club and Rosenhaus Sports Representation Party on Feb. 4 at Clutch Bar.
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Jerry meets Harry

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and musician and actor Harry Connick Jr. talk before the game.
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Host pays tribute

Ric Campo, chairman of the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee, congratulates Houston Texans owner Bob McNair and wife Janice McNair, honorees at the committee’s Luminaries of the Game gala benefiting Touchdown Houston on Feb. 1 at the Marriott Marquis Houston.
Photo by: DAVE ROSSMAN
Power lunch

Fred Fried, Team Services principal, and 16W Marketing partners Steve Rosner and Frank Vuono at the Merlin Olsen Hall of Fame Luncheon sponsored by Built Ford Tough on Feb. 3 at the Marriott Marquis Houston.
Photo by: STEINLIGHT MEDIA
Soaking it in

Jamie Horowitz and Katie Nolan, both of Fox Sports and Patriots Nation, celebrate New England’s victory after the big game.
Photo: COURTESY OF JAMIE HOROWITZ
Smooth Rida

Fanatics Executive Chairman Michael Rubin and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft onstage with rapper Flo Rida at the Fanatics Super Bowl Party on Feb. 4 at Ballroom at Bayou Place.
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Check for charity

NFL Players Association President Eric Winston (right) presents Malcolm Jenkins of the Philadelphia Eagles, winner of the Byron Whizzer White Award, with a $100,000 check at the NFLPA press conference Feb. 2 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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Hanging with Leigh

Clark Hunt, chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, and sports agent Leigh Steinberg at the 30th annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party on Feb. 4 at Hughes Manor.
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Connecting at the concert

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and John Stankey, CEO of AT&T Entertainment Group, attend the DirecTV Now Super Saturday Night Concert on Feb. 4 at Club Nomadic.
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Super Saturday night

Also at the DirecTV Now Super Saturday Night Concert on Feb. 4 at Club Nomadic: Attorney Michael Cancienne and wife Lauren Cancienne, San Francisco 49ers President Al Guido and wife Thea Guido, and San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York and wife Danielle Belluomini.
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Gospel’s glow

NFL hall of famer Emmitt Smith and his wife, Pat, react during the BET Presents Super Bowl Gospel Celebration on Feb. 3 at Lakewood Church.
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Ushering the owner

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and wife Angela Macuga speak with Usher before the game Feb. 5 at NRG Stadium.
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