A quiet NFL branding shift introduced Roman numerals to the Super Bowl, turning each edition into a lasting symbol of legacy, memory and spectacle across generations of football history.

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 ...

Deciphering the meaning behind the iconic name of the NFL’s biggest game.

If you’re going to follow the Super Bowl, you better learn your Roman numerals. The NFL uses Roman numerals for Super Bowl ...

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 ...

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

The Roman Empire might've fallen, but it didn't take their numbers down with it. Those pesky letters disguised as numbers still stick around to this day, normally wreaking havoc on people that just ...

Discover the quirks and limitations of Roman numerals in this humorous article about the New England Patriots' Super Bowl game.

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