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The King of Pop had a bigger impact on sports than most give him credit for. He single-handedly changed the Super Bowl halftime show from a bathroom break into a megaevent. Before Jackson's memorable performance at Super Bowl XXVII, the NFL had such forgettable acts as marching bands, the Rockettes, Elvis Presto and Disney characters. The year before, the halftime show featured former Olympic champions Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill skating on sheets of Teflon. His sister Janet may have had the most controversial performance, but we can always thank Michael for saving us from watching Mickey Mouse run around the field during halftime of the Super Bowl again.