There are some real old (I think 40’s or early 50’s) NFL films that show them playing with white footballs that had what were probably black stripes. (now NFL footballs have no stripes) Not sure but I always figured it had something to do with making the ball easier to see under the lights they had back then. Because if my memory is correct, I don’t recall seeing any film of day games with those footballs.
Catfeet Premium Member over 6 years ago
That would make the game more interesting!
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Really cute today, guys!
cookienut Premium Member over 6 years ago
Hmm…“bright orange” “scary face”….maybe they see enough of that on the news. Just sayin’…
Texanna Premium Member over 6 years ago
The NFL are the turkeys.
hooglah over 6 years ago
Doesn’t matter…..less and less are watching the fools nowadays.
uncleskull over 6 years ago
Bacon wrapped turkey breast . . .
Strob Premium Member over 6 years ago
Baseball season lasts so long now they could use Charlie Finley’s orange baseballs.
dogday Premium Member over 6 years ago
Anybody who’s seen the Houston Astros uniforms (with orange SHOES, fer cryin’ out loud!!?!) could never agree. What’s next — PINK?
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 6 years ago
I actually like that idea!
tcar-1 over 6 years ago
There are some real old (I think 40’s or early 50’s) NFL films that show them playing with white footballs that had what were probably black stripes. (now NFL footballs have no stripes) Not sure but I always figured it had something to do with making the ball easier to see under the lights they had back then. Because if my memory is correct, I don’t recall seeing any film of day games with those footballs.
tcar-1 over 6 years ago
Made myself curious and looked it up. I was right!
http://www.profootballresearchers.org/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/21-02-792.pdf