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rsdsharp

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6. It began in 1965. Colts quarterback John Unitas was injured and then his backup, Gary Cuozzo went down.

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Thu Dec 25, 2025, 07:49 PM

15 hrs ago

The Colts put in their starting half back, Tom Matte, who had played QB at Ohio State. Matte, who would call his own plays, had his wife write plays on a wristband because she could write smaller and neater than he could.

That wristband is now in the Hall of Fame.

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a question on the wrist cheat sheets that NFL QB's wear. How do they work? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 16 hrs ago OP

Yes, and yes. Usually a set of 10 plays to start a drive, but always subject to feedback from the coaches. TheRickles 16 hrs ago #1

Cool...I assumed, but did not know. It looks like there are 2 sheets available, secured by velcro. OAITW r.2.0 15 hrs ago #2

There are two reason for the top part. OldBaldy1701E 15 hrs ago #3

Interesting....thanks! OAITW r.2.0 15 hrs ago #4

I believe it's akin to this: True Dough 15 hrs ago #5

Oh yes, the original smart phone. Angleae 11 hrs ago #9

+1 Auggie 4 hrs ago #10

It began in 1965. Colts quarterback John Unitas was injured and then his backup, Gary Cuozzo went down. rsdsharp 15 hrs ago #6

Outstanding! OAITW r.2.0 14 hrs ago #7

Fascinating! Thanks for that! mountain grammy 11 hrs ago #8