Tag: history

NFL100: Before they were zebras, they were … candy canes?

by Mark Schultz - 0

#NFL100: A Football Zebras feature series NFL officials didn't always wear black and white striped shirts. To commemorate the 100th NFL season, Football Zebras takes a look back at how the third team dressed for a game.  No stripes to be found (1920-40) At the league's founding, the NFL required its officials to

Father’s Day crews

by Mark Schultz - 1

  One of the fun parts of being a dad is when a child wants to join the dad in an activity or hobby, or just wants to spend time together. I'm sure NFL officials are happy when their kids want to take up officiating. That happiness and pride, I'm sure,

Golden anniversary of the gold penalty flag

by Mark Schultz - 3

The most controversial piece of cloth in all of sports wasn't always yellow It won't get a cake or open house. It won't get cheered. In fact it's mere presence will illicit foul language and boos. Be that as it may, the gold penalty flag celebrates a big milestone this season.