The late Byron White played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (Steelers) and the Detroit Lions while in law school. He was eventually appointed to the Supreme Court by John F. Kennedy.
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Fun Fact: How Often NFL Games Become Ties
Since the merger that created the modern NFL in 1974, the instances of ties have been rare. As of 2021, it has only happened 27 times.
Fun Fact: How Face Masks Were Added To Football Helmets
During a 1953 NFL game, Otto Graham received a serious injury to his face. He returned with a plastic face mask attached to his helmet. This led face masks to become modernized, and a standard for every football player from the NFL to the little leagues.
Fun Fact: Original Name of the Chicago Bears
The NFL team the Chicago Bears were originally (but briefly) known as the Decatur Staleys.
Fun Fact: How The San Francisco 49ers Got Their Name
The NFL Team, The San Francisco 49ers are named after the people who immigrated to California during the 1849 Gold Rush.
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