Kurt Warner, 37, has led the Arizona Cardinals to Super Bowl XLIII. Warner is not the only quarterback to play in a Super Bowl over the age of 35. But how do older quarterbacks perform in a Super Bowl? And is Warner the oldest QB to start in a Super Bowl?

Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts


Stats
88 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions


Results
Baltimore defeated Dallas 16-13


Tidbits
At age 37, Unitas did not start the game. After an injury to starting QB Earl Morrall, Unitas was able to lead the Colts to their only touchodwn in the game.

Fran Tarkenton, Minnesota Vikings


Stats
205 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions


Results
Oakland defeated Minnesota 32-14


Tidbits
At age 37, Tarkenton and the Vikings became the first team to lose four Super Bowls.

Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys


Stats
183 yards, 0 touchdowns and 1 interception


Results
Dallas defeated Denver 27-10


Tidbits
At age 35, Staubach led the Cowboys to their second Super Bowl in three years.

Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys


Stats
228 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception


Results
Pittsburgh defeated Dallas 35-31


Tidbits
At age 36, Staubach led the Cowboys to their second straight Super Bowl appearance.

Jim Plunkett, Oakland Raiders


Stats
172 yards, 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions


Results
Los Angeless defeated Washington 38-9


Tidbits
At age 36, Plunkett and the Raiders scored 38 points, the highest total by a Super Bowl team at the time.

John Elway, Denver Broncos


Stats
123 yards, 0 touchdowns and 1 interception


Results
Denver defeated Green bay 31-24


Tidbits
At age 37, Elway played in his fourth Super Bowl. He was unsuccessful in his previous three attempts.

John Elway, Denver Broncos


Stats
336 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception


Results
Denver defeated Atlanta 34-19


Tidbits
At age 38, Elway was named MVP.

Rich Gannon, Oakland Raiders


Stats
272 yards, 2 touchdown and 5 interceptions


Results
Tampa Bay defeated Oakland 48-21


Tidbits
At age 37, Gannon's five interceptions are the most in a single Super Bowl.