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  1. 01-21-2010, 09:56 PM #1
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    Super Bowl named after Super Ball

    Just watching the history of the AFL on the NFL network and they just admitted the kids of Lamar Hunt named the Super Bowl after playing with their Super Balls that were made by Whamo...

    Many of you probably do not remember that toy it was popular in the mid 60's....lol

    The Original Wham-O Super Ball. The Most Amazing Ball Ever Created By Science.

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    Re: Super Bowl named after Super Ball

    It looks like that website was also made popular in the mid 60's. Bazinga!
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    Re: Super Bowl named after Super Ball

    Craig Nettles loved him some Super Balls.
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    Re: Super Bowl named after Super Ball

    Quote Originally Posted by TarHeelHawk View Post
    Craig Nettles loved him some Super Balls.
    I remember that.....Bat corking ....
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    Re: Super Bowl named after Super Ball

    do not taunt happy fun ball
    read this post quickly - it might not last long
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    Re: Super Bowl named after Super Ball

    Quote Originally Posted by coachdags View Post
    Just watching the history of the AFL on the NFL network and they just admitted the kids of Lamar Hunt named the Super Bowl after playing with their Super Balls that were made by Whamo...
    And the first officially recognized "Super Bowl" was actually the Namath win. The two games before it were renamed after the fact.
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