Football and pizza are two of the most beloved pastimes in the USA and much of the world. Whether you’re cheering for your favorite team or indulging in a cheesy slice (from Tommy’s Pizza and Subs, of course) these two activities bring people together like nothing else.
As we enjoy the early stages of the 2024-25 NFL season, let’s dive into some fun facts about football and pizza that will make you the star of your next game-day gathering.
Football Facts
- The Super Bowl is also one of the most-watched TV events in the world. In fact, more than 200 million viewers watched all-or-part of Super Bowl LVIII, making it the highest unduplicated total TV audience in history.
- The longest field goal in NFL history was kicked by Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens who kicked a 66-yard field goal in 2021.
- The birth of professional football occurred in 1892 when the Allegheny Athletic Association football team defeated the Pittsburgh Athletic Club. One of the AAA players was paid $500 to play the game, marking the first known instance of a player being paid to participate. As for the origins of football, its roots stem from soccer and rugby. The first college football game was played on November 6, 1869, between Rutgers and Princeton.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots are tied for the most Super Bowl victories by a team, each with six championships.
- The Arizona Cardinals, originally founded as the Morgan Athletic Club in 1898, are the oldest continuously run professional football team in the United States. In 1920, they joined the NFL when the league was founded.
Pizza Facts
- Pizza has been around for millennia, with roots tracing back to the ancient civilizations of the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, who enjoyed flatbreads with various toppings.
- The world’s most expensive pizza was created in 2008 by Italian chef Renato Viola. His “Louis XIII” pizza cost a whopping $12,000! It included three types of caviar, lobster from Norway, and seven types of cheese.
- Pepperoni is the most popular pizza topping in the United States. In Japan, the most popular toppings are eel, squid, and a sauce that combines mayonnaise, potato, and bacon. Russians prefer a combination of sardines, tuna, mackerel, salmon, and onions!
- A 2023 poll of 5,000 US adults revealed that the average person eats around 15 slices of pizza a month or 180 slices a year.
- The world’s first pizzeria, Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738. It started as a street stand vendor before becoming a renowned restaurant (about 100 years later). It’s still in operation today.
- The largest pizza ever made was created on January 18, 2023 in Los Angeles, when YouTube star Airrack and Pizza Hut combined to build a pizza that was made of approximately 13,653 pounds of dough, 4,948 pounds of sweet marinara sauce, 8,800 pounds of cheese, and about 630,496 slices of pepperoni.
The Perfect Pairing
Football and pizza are a match made in heaven. Whether you’re hosting a big game-day party with a bunch of friends or just enjoying a casual game at home with the family, pizza is the go-to food for football fans. The convenience of delivery, the variety of toppings, and the sheer joy of its taste make it the ultimate game-day treat.
So, next time you’re gearing up for a big game, remember these fun facts and impress your friends with your knowledge. And don’t forget, with Tommy’s Pizza and Subs, game day pizza is just a phone call, quick visit, or online order away.
SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS
Everyday Special
- Two slices Pizza + Soda $9.95 + tax
Slice Special (Tues & Wed only)
- Slice of Cheese or Pepperoni (only)
- $3.50 + tax
$5 off Any Purchase of $30 or More
FREE 14-inch Medium Cheese Pizza with Purchase of Any Large Pizza
Cheese Steak Sub & Drink
- $14.95 + tax
- Includes mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, & provolone cheese
Italian Torpedo Special
- $9.50 + tax
- Valid Monday to Wednesday only
Family Special
- $39.99 + tax
- 1 large, 2-topping pizza, 1 torpedo, 1 antipasto salad
Monday Special
- 50-cent Wings
- BBQ, Mild, Hot, or Garlic Parmesan
