Despite those two close triumphs ( 22 – 21 against the Dolphins in the Divisional Round, and 17 – 13 against the Steelers in the AFC Championship Game ), the Chargers lost Super Bowl XXIX to the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 49 – 26, who were led by quarterback Steve Young ( Super Bowl MVP ) and wide receiver Jerry Rice.

Despite his strong long running image as a face, the Canadian Hart was turned heel in an anti-USA gimmick, while Steve Austin became cheered by fans despite efforts to design him as the ultimate heel, making him a tweener.

Despite a lack experience, Garvey's hiring was based largely on her charisma in previous television appearances and for being well known as beautiful wife to Major League Baseball first baseman Steve Garvey.

* Despite playing in an era where seasons totaled no more than 48 games, Joliat remains in 9th place all-time on the Canadiens ' career goal scoring list and second among left wingers to Steve Shutt.

Despite this, Sanford nevertheless tries to romance Diana in spite of her acceptance of Steve Trevor's proposal of marriage.

Despite having a good point guard in Bibby, they selected Steve Francis.

Despite promises at the time, Crockett buried the UWF, letting its various titles die out and, with the prime exceptions of Sting, the Fabulous Freebirds, Shane Douglas, Rick Steiner, and for a while Eddie Gilbert, and Steve Williams, none of its various stars made headway into Crockett's promotion.

Despite positive testimony from his friends ( even Corinne ), a homeless man ( Steve Buscemi ) and changing the opinion of his own father Lenny, also a prominent attorney, the judge is ready to sentence him to jail for kidnapping Julian and defrauding the state.

Despite reaching the National Cup final and finishing fourth in the league, Wilkinson made way for the club's first overseas coach, Steve Linnane.

Despite the fact that Rikki seemingly died, Steve Rogers began to have nightmares similar to the ones Rikki had before, suggesting that enough of Nomad's ( and Onslaught's ) energy may have survived to escape death and now seek a new way to return to the main Marvel reality.

Despite the list's restriction to only scientists with names like " Steve ", which in the United States limits the list to roughly 1 percent of the total population, Project Steve is longer and contains many more eminent scientists than any creationist list.

Despite the fact that Steve & Barry's closed in late 2008, and Circuit City closed in early 2009 due to the respective bankruptcies, Pyramid announced that the new addition would be called " Arendi ", which would not feature a miniature re-creation of the Erie Canal as planned.

Despite her attempts to stay true to her husband, Nina and Steve make love that evening.

Despite the breakup, Steve Took's Horns had made a considerable impression on Took's circle of acquaintances.

Despite its controversy and the fact that the cast included Steve Carlson, Jane Elliot ( fresh from her run as Tracy on GH & Carrie on GL ), and Lara Parker ( famous as the witch Angelique on the cult Dark Shadows ) and that it was produced and sometimes directed by daytime veteran actress Susan Flannery, A New Day in Eden only lasted 13 episodes, and its cliffhanger left the question of who was the town's serial rapist up in the air.

Despite rumours that the band had asked Julianne Regan from All About Eve to take over the front spot, the band eventually selected Steve Ludwin ( from the band Some Have Fins ) as the new frontman in August 1993.

Despite topping the averages and Steve Waugh having the lowest among the batsmen during the round-robin stages of the triangular tournament, Lehmann was dropped for the finals series, as he was the least senior batsman in the team.

Despite his gruff exterior, he cares deeply for his subordinates and respects them, especially Steve.

Despite missing most of the 1995 – 96 season through injury, Anderton played an important part in the Euro 96 England team that reached the semi-finals and included compatriots like Paul Gascoigne, Alan Shearer, Steve McManaman and Teddy Sheringham.

Despite this Trevor was released by a ' disappointed ' Steve Charles after just three appearances for Gainsborough Trinity, with the Blues noting that the Jamaican International had under performed in his games.

Despite plans to cancel the show for the week, Steve Martin ( the episode host ) pushed the cast to perform, making the Steve Martin / Sting episode the only episode without a dress rehearsal.

On 21 July Despite the club being 2nd in the league and having made The Northern Rail Cup Final coach Dave Clark stepped down and became assistant to new head coach Steve Deakin

Despite entering the LM forty minutes ahead of schedule, Young and Duke completed preparations only ten minutes early due to numerous delays in the process.

Despite the foundation of the Kuratorium Junger Deutscher Film ( Young German Film Committee ) in 1965, set up under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of the Interior to support new German films financially, the directors of this New German Cinema, who rejected co-operation with the existing film industry, were consequently often dependent on money from television.

Despite its internal differentiation among the conservative Old Slovenes and the progressive Young Slovenes, the Slovene nationals defended similar programs, calling for a cultural and political autonomy of the Slovene people.

Despite the dubious nature of the document, wheels were set in motion for its publication ; members of the Conservative Party combining with Foreign Office officials in what Chester, Fay, and Young characterised as a " conspiracy.

Despite the seven no-hitters, he never threw a perfect game, nor did he ever win a Cy Young Award.

Despite his. 333 winning percentage, Ryan tied for 5th place in the 1987 Cy Young voting.

Despite the troubles, McLain had another productive season in 1969, winning 24 games and won a second consecutive Cy Young Award, tying with Baltimore ’ s Mike Cuellar, marking the first time two players had shared the award.

Despite the band's short tenure and limited output it was one of the most influential of its era, earning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recognition and spawning fellow Hall honorees Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Poco, as well as popular acts Loggins and Messina and Crazy Horse.

Despite a critical drubbing, the film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role ( Susan Hayward ) and Best Music, Song ( Victor Young and Ned Washington for the title song, sung by Martha Mears ), which has become a jazz standard.

Despite repeatedly calling Ali out, Foreman was unable to secure a rematch with the champion before he ( Foreman ) abruptly decided to retire after a loss to Jimmy Young in 1977.

Despite low ratings, the show won 2007 Daytime Emmy Awards for Best Writing and Best Show ( sharing Best Show with The Young and the Restless ).

Despite the foundation of the Kuratorium Junger Deutscher Film ( Young German Film Committee ) in 1965, set up under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of the Interior to support new German films financially, the directors of this New German Cinema, who rejected co-operation with the existing film industry, were consequently often dependent on money from television.

Despite these differences, Young remained on good terms with British government officials, including Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher, and wrote a critical biography of the latter, One of Us ( 1989 ).

Despite remaining in first or second position for most of the season, Basel finished in third place behind FC Zürich and Young Boys.

Despite the negative reception, Birch was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Supporting Actress in a Feature Film.

Despite the brutality of Strapping Young Lad's music, their songs contain hints of tongue-in-cheek humor and self-parody.

Despite being so critical of himself, LaMarche would be granted the opportunity of being part of the 1985 HBO production, Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special, on which also appeared Bob Saget, Rita Rudner, Louie Anderson, Yakov Smirnoff, and the breakout first appearance of Sam Kinison.

Despite having alienated many of his party colleagues, Young entered Cabinet when National won the 1975 elections.

Despite the release of her album so late in the year, Larson was acclaimed Female Vocalist of 1978 by Rolling Stone who opined no one else could sound as if she were having so much fun on an album and Nicolette reached No. 15 on Billboard's album chart aided by the hit single " Lotta Love " a Neil Young composition.

Despite being the colony's highest ranking official, Young was mistreated by his captors.

Despite their hiatus, the band got together to play " Human ", " Somebody Told Me ", " Mr. Brightside ", " A Dustland Fairytale ", " God Bless America / Read My Mind " and " When You Were Young ".

Despite his Liberal affiliations, Young supported the candidacy of Tom Long to lead the right-wing Canadian Alliance in that party's leadership election in 2000.