The 2009 Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2008 season. It was played at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 8, 2009. This was the last time to date that a Pro Bowl game was held after the NFL Super Bowl game. The NFC defeated the AFC, 30–21.
The AFC was coached by Baltimore's John Harbaugh, while the NFC's coach was Philadelphia's Andy Reid.
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