The first ever game played during National Football Month is tough to trace. But most historians believe fans started celebrating great January football games approximately 94 years ago. It's been celebrated for generations, and will be celebrated for generations to come. Now, like never before.
No matter when it started, National Football Month will forever stand for when the biggest games are played. On the biggest stages. By the best players. For the best teams.
Throughout the month of January, share with us your favorite National Football Month memories on Papa John's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/papajohns.
For now, have at look at some of the astounding National Football Month historical statistics.
-9 degrees (F)
Temperature of the coldest game in National Football Month History (1.10.82, San Diego @ Cincinnati)
103,985
Highest attendance for a game in NFM history (Super Bowl XIV, 1980, Los Angeles vs. Pittsburgh)
3,968,051,610
Total attendance in National Football Month History*
2,970,870
Total points scored in National Football Month History*
287,640
Total PATs kicked/touchdowns scored in National Football Month History*
15,510
Total number of two-point conversion attempts in National Football Month History*
173,430
Total number of interceptions thrown in National Football Month History*
11,280
Total number of on-side kick attempts in National Football Month History*
5,747,160
Total players in National Football Month History*
97,760 lbs.
Total pounds of trophies hoisted in National Football Month History*
19,740
Total number of "cooler dumps" in National Football Month History*
738
Total number of video screen proposals in National Football Month History (tradition did not start until 1971)
1
Total number of on-field proposals in National Football Month History
8,678,270
Total number of cleats worn in National Football Month History*
3,696,300
Total number of gloves worn in National Football Month History (gloves became fashionable around 1980)
*very vague estimates based on the 94ish-year history of the celebration
