2 days ago · The use of roman numerals to name the event has been in place for more than five decades. However, the NFL didn’t use roman numerals until 1971, beginning with Super Bowl V (5). According to Kansas City Chiefs historian Bob Moore, the idea to use the unique naming system is down to former Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt.

Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt is widely credited for introducing Roman numerals to the Super Bowl. As per Hunt, the numerals added prestige and significance to the event.

2 days ago · Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt is widely credited with introducing Roman numerals to the Super Bowl. Hunt believed the numerals added prestige and significance to the event. Bob Moore ...

2 days ago · The Super Bowl is set for Feb. 9 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, LA. ... Below is a table of Roman numerals vs. Arabic numerals of Super Bowls, based on how ...

3 days ago · He believes the idea originated with the late Lamar Hunt, former Chiefs owner. The use of Roman Numerals began with the fifth edition, Super Bowl V, in 1971.

Feb 9, 2024 · Super Bowl Sunday puts the Roman numeral knowledge of football fans to the test once a year. The impending arrival of Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City...

Jan 18, 2025 · Former Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt coined the "Super Bowl" name, according to the NFL.

Feb 5, 2024 · On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will take the field at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada for the biggest game of the season: the Super Bowl. That game will be identified in the historical record by its Roman number: LVIII, or 58.

Feb 10, 2024 · According to reports, late Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt is widely credited for instilling Roman numerals for the Super Bowl games. The NFL's big games were officially known as the...

4 days ago · Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt came up with the branding idea after watching his son play with a "super ball" which was a popular toy at the time. He also suggested using Roman numerals in ...