The Beatles playing the other football (feelnumb.com).
Have you ever listened to a song from the 1960s that you thought was by The Beatles, but it wasn’t because you’re not culturally relevant? Did you wonder if any of The Beatles (who you weren’t actually listening to) were fans of the NFL? Me too!
If you were to look up this topic, you would probably be bored to tears reading about which soccer team they like in Europe (that is not the NFL, Google!). Unless, of course, you are a soccer fan, a Beatles fan, and an NFL fan, then that would be your jam.
So are the Beatles fans?
If you’re persistent, you might actually find out if The Beatles were NFL fans. As a matter of fact, Ringo Starr is the lone NFL appreciator. Ringo has a love for football that ranged from collegiate to pro. There’s a photo (we won’t suscept you to it) of Starr wearing a Roll-Tide t-shirt.
When it comes to pro, Ringo is a consistent Cowboys fan who will occasionally don a Los Angeles Rams jersey when he is living in his LA home. Ringo Starr didn’t love having to choose between the Chargers and the Rams (it felt too much like home with the Liverpool/Everton debate) so he opted for America’s team.
Allegedly, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sweetened the deal in his selection process. Ringo was contemplating buying a home in Dallas, but when he visited he opted for a pair of boots instead and left.
Any Other Ties Between The Beatles And The NFL?
I’m glad you asked. There are a few looser ties.
Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts owner, is a huge fan. Irsay dropped over $2 million to get his hands on Ringo’s drum set and a guitar that Lennon gave to Ringo. Needless to say, Jim got his drums.
Paul McCartney has a history performing at the Super Bowl. In 2002, McCartney performed “Freedom” at the pre-game show, contributing to the tribute post 9/11. In 2005, Paul McCartney would perform at the half-time show in Jacksonville, Florida. His setlist for the event can be found here. A jack of all trades, Paul would sing and play the guitar. A true one man show.
The final loosest tie would be the Candlestick Stadium, known as the coldest ballpark in the US. The stadium hosted the San Francisco Giants baseball team, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Oakland Raiders. Candlestick Stadium also hosted the last Beatles concert in 1966. Today, it is empty, a shadow of its former greatness.
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