Briefly relates the origins and meaning of several traditions, some considered weird and unusual, in the sport of football--including the Pittsburgh Steelers' "Terrible" towels, the "Lambeau Leap," college football's "turnover chain," and individual traditions and superstitions, like Tom Brady wearing the same shoulder pads for twenty-five years. Includes photographs and a glossary.
Content Note
Going deep -- NFL traditions -- College traditions -- Player superstitions -- Curses and jinxes.