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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by The Dude Why do the call it the grid iron? The field is not a grid and the helmets certainly aren’t iron. Never understood that term. Maybe iron protective cup for their junk? Why do they call ...

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Old 10-05-2019, 11:52 AM   #1
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Re: Saints WR Tre'Quan Smith ready for return to gridiron against Buccaneers

Originally Posted by The Dude View Post
Why do the call it the grid iron? The field is not a grid and the helmets certainly aren’t iron. Never understood that term. Maybe iron protective cup for their junk?
Why do they call it the gridiron?
It is also sometimes known as "gridiron football". This name originates with the sport's characteristic playing field,
which is marked by a series of parallel lines along the width of the field in a pattern resembling a cooking gridiron.
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Old 10-05-2019, 03:07 PM   #2
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Re: Saints WR Tre'Quan Smith ready for return to gridiron against Buccaneers

Originally Posted by RailBoss View Post
Why do they call it the gridiron?
It is also sometimes known as "gridiron football". This name originates with the sport's characteristic playing field,
which is marked by a series of parallel lines along the width of the field in a pattern resembling a cooking gridiron.
Just saw you posted this earlier. I was responding to his post on an earlier page.
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