Super Bowl, Roman numerals and NFL
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.
With the game being played in 1971 but determining the winner of the 1970 season, the NFL wanted to avoid any confusion, so it adopted the use of Roman numerals to make it clear which season the ...
Johnson, Zack Baun and Steve Spagnuolo headline the list of former Saints competing in Super Bowl LIX. But they aren’t alone in the big game at the Superdome: ...
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