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.

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

Roman numerals are an ancient, additive/subtractive system using seven letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) to represent values.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will take the field for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. But many football fanatics ...

Why does the NFL use Roman numerals for the Super Bowl? This year’s NFL championship is officially known as “Super Bowl LVIII.” The letters LVIII are Roman numerals that mean “58,” so fans will hear ...

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Super Bowl LIX is the 59th iteration of the NFL championship game. The NFL uses Roman numerals for the Super Bowl to avoid confusion since the champion is recognized for the year the season started, ...