Another year adds another Roman numeral to the NFL's biggest game: the Super Bowl. This year, that number stands as LVI: three numerals that, added together, result in the latest Super Bowl edition.

(WHTM) — The Eagles are headed to Super Bowl LIX. But, you may have wondered, why isn’t it just Super Bowl 59? Bob Moore, historian for the Kansas City Chiefs told the Associated Press in 2012, “the ...

The Super Bowl has used Roman numerals since 1971, starting with Super Bowl V. This system helps distinguish the championship ...

Personally, The Rail would love it if the NFL dispensed with the Roman numerals when it comes to Super Bowls. It's kind of like Mel Gibson releasing a film in Aramaic and Latin -- not too many people ...