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 ...

As we prepare for the 59th edition of the National Football League final, we study why the league adopted the old numerals instead of modern numbers.

Super Bowl games use Roman numerals to mark their edition. This tradition began in 1971. It helps avoid confusion as seasons span two years. Roman numerals also add importance and ceremony to the ...

We all learned the Roman numerals in school, but it seems the only thing they have ever been good for is the Super Bowl. For 49 years, America;'s biggest game of the year has been numbered with Roman ...

The NFL remains one of the few organizations that still consistently uses Roman numerals for its biggest stage of the year.

Bad news for those of you who can't read Roman numerals: the NFL will return to using them after Super Bowl 50 -- just like they've done for the 49 previous Super Bowls. This is according to the San ...

Why use Roman numerals when you could use years or Arabic numbers? The NFL has offered a few clues.

Every February, one small detail sparks confusion and debate. The numbering tradition behind the NFLs biggest game has deeper ...