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DaveG39131 asked in SportsFootball (American) · 1 decade ago

Why do football players wear bands around their biceps?

Just to look cool or do they serve a practical purpose?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    It just looks cool for now. Another fashion statement and a fad. Here is a piece from the NY Times that explains it:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/18/sports/football/...

  • 1 decade ago

    I don't think it's for practical purposes. I believe it's to show off their huge muscles personally.

  • 1 decade ago

    to look cool

  • 1 decade ago

    to keep their biceps warm

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