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Super Bowl, Roman numerals
Why is Super Bowl LIX in Roman numerals? How to read Roman numerals, plus a history of why the NFL uses them
For nearly 60 years, the Super Bowl has become a central part of American culture well beyond the sphere of pro football. And for many, the Super Bowl also prompts the need to touch up on a certain other piece of culture that always re-enters the collective conscience around Super Bowl time.
Super Bowl secrets: The real reason behind the use of Roman numerals
Super Bowl, the NFL’s championship game, has used Roman numerals since Super Bowl V in 1971, a tradition introduced by NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle. This practice helps avoid confusion between the NFL season’s calendar year and the year the Super Bowl is played,
What is the Roman numeral for Super Bowl 2025? SB LIX explained, history, how it works
The use of Roman numerals did not become an NFL tradition until Super Bowl V in 1971. The first two Super Bowls were known as the AFL-NFL world Championship Game. The name “Super Bowl” was officially adopted for the third annual game and the league retroactively added Roman numerals to the Super Bowls before 1971.
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Why Does The Super Bowl Use Roman Numerals?
The system of using roman numerals for each Super Bowl started over 50 years ago – but why is it used and not the year it is ...
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2025 Super Bowl sneak peek: Here's the wildest food, including alligator, that will be available at the game
When you have a Super Bowl in New Orleans, there's one thing you definitely have to get right: the food. For this year's big ...
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Super Bowl Logos Through the Years: A Look at How They’ve Evolved
From straightforward simplicity to sleek and modern, the logos for the Super Bowl are incredibly recognizable.
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Some super Eagles question marks: Sirianni vs. Reid; Roman numeral nonsense; Nolan Smith for MVP?
Some super Eagles question marks: Sirianni vs. Reid; Roman numeral nonsense; Nolan Smith for MVP? Let's take a closer look at ...
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