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 Bowls eschew typical numbering conventions by using Roman numerals to convey which iteration of the game is being played. Here's how they work.

One of the Super Bowl's most distinguishable features and one its longest traditions is also the likeliest to leave even the most seasoned football fans perplexed. The confusion stems from the NFL's ...