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           Field officials have 90 seconds to view replay and make a decision. Each team may ask for 2 replays per game for sideline, possession or scoring calls. if call stands, team loses a timeout. Only Pressbox Official can call for a replay in the last 2 minutes of each half. Joe Namath signed a $400,000 contract with the New York Jets in January 1965, becoming the richest rookie in pro football at the time. The Super Bowl is the year's biggest sporting event, with nearly one billion people from around the world tuning in to watch the NFL's Championship Game.

The Quarterback's helmet has special one-way radio receivers. The QB can't speak to the Coach. He hears a decoded "Play Call" from the coach on the sideline between each Offensive play. The system is shut off when 15 seconds are left on the 40-second play clock or when the ball is snapped, whichever comes first.