For decades, player numbers on football helmets were as iconic as the sport itself. However, their use has steadily declined in recent years. Let's delve into the history of this practice and the few remaining teams that cling to it.

Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology joins us to discuss a recent Tidbit of his titled The Rise and Fall of Helmet Numbers.

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