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AFL founder and Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt had jokingly referred to the proposed interleague championship as the "Super Bowl."
Hunt thought of the name after seeing his kids playing with a toy called a Super Ball. The ball is now on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The name was consistent with postseason College Football games which had long been known as "bowl games."
The "bowl" term originated from the Rose Bowl Game, which was in turn named for the bowl-shaped stadium in which it is played. Hunt only meant his suggested name to be a stopgap until a better one could be found. Nevertheless, the name "Super Bowl" became permanent.
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Which Super Bowl team is in the NFL?
the saintsANSWER:All of them. The Super Bowl is the NFL's championship game.
Has Detroit Lions ever played in a Super Bowl?
The Detroit Lions have never played in a Super Bowl. The closest they came to a Super Bowl was 1991. That year they played the Washington Redskins in the NFC Championship game but they lost that game.
What was the Super Bowl called before Super Bowl?
Before the first super bowl they played the NFL championship game.
What was a football championship called before the superbowl?
Before it was called the Super Bowl, the NFL's championship game was called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game for the first two games. The name Super Bowl was put into use for Super Bowl III.
Is a Super Bowl the same as a championship?
Yes, it is a championship game. The winners are declared the Super Bowl champions as well as being declared their conference champions.
Did chris carter ever win a super bowl?
No, he did not win a Super Bowl nor did he play in a Super Bowl. The closest he came was with the 1998 Minnesota Vikings that went to the NFC Championship Game, a game the Vikes lost in overtime to the Atlanta Falcons 30-27.
What bowl is cosidered the Super Bowl for college football.?
it not actually a bowl anymore. it is the BCS championship game
What was The name of the first Super Bowl?
THE AFL-NFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
What football franchises have won the Super Bowl without losing a conference championship game?
I would guess all of them since to make it to the Super Bowl a team has to win its conference championship game.
When did the Super Bowl become the official title of the NFL Championship game?
The 1st Super Bowl, which was played on January 15, 1967, was actually called "The AFL-NFL World Championship Game."
Who won 1955 Super Bowl?
There was no Super Bowl in 1955. The NFL Championship Game in 1955 was won by the Cleveland Browns.
Name of the first Super Bowl?
Super Bowl I was originally known as "The First AFL-NFL World Championship Game."
