Roman Numerals

NFL Opts Out of Roman Numerals for Super Bowl 50
NFL Opts Out of Roman Numerals for Super Bowl 50
NFL Opts Out of Roman Numerals for Super Bowl 50
When you look at this year's National Football League Super Bowl logo you won't find any Roman numerals. For 49 previous Super Bowls, the game's logo has always included Roman numerals, but this year we will move from Super Bowl XLIX (see above) to Super Bowl 50.
Super Bowl ’50’ Will Not Be Super Bowl ‘L’
Super Bowl ’50’ Will Not Be Super Bowl ‘L’
Super Bowl ’50’ Will Not Be Super Bowl ‘L’
When I was a kid in school they actually spent time teaching me and my fellow students Roman numerals. Do they still do it today? I can honestly tell you that the only time I ever encounter Roman numerals anymore is at the beginning of a movie (when they flash the title) and when I read about the NFL's Super Bowl Game. Those are the only two times I ever see it. I have to ask the question "wh