Number of fans killed by lightning at NFL games

[Golden Spur]

It's a black swan event thing - low probability but huge cost (a human life). If it happens once, the league has a permanent black eye

 

[TheRobotDevil]

yes but the play INDOORS

True true but technically the lighting is inside the building. And from what I hear they hit the ice a lot

 

[Rex Racer]

Lightning is scary shit. I was probably 20 feet from a lightning strike a few weeks ago and almost went deaf.

What?

 

[The Derski]

What?

Thunder is really loud.

 

[Golden Spur]

^^^ And Thunder only happens when it's raining

according to a 70's myth

 

[redseat]

True true but technically the lighting is inside the building. And from what I hear they hit the ice a lot

hhaha, good one!

 

[Scooby-Doo]

I'm pretty sure in the entire history of the NFL the grand total is zero. Do I have a point? Yes, even if something is very scary five decades of no fatalities should be evidence enough that the game should continue. A black widow might sneak in and bite me on my balls if I fall asleep in front of the TV. Maybe they need to take that potential hazard into consideration. It really is probably more likely for someone to get killed in a boredom related death like alcohol poisoning or fighting during the delay.

Did you take the short bus to school?

 

[black francis]

I knew I'd get that reaction. It's incredible to me. Even zero occurrences isnt enough to squelch irrational fears. There's probably been at least one person to drown in a toilet at a game.

Also, did you know that if you step on a crack your mom will break her back?

 

[wings-pens2166]

^^^ And Thunder only happens when it's raining

according to a 70's myth

yeah well, according to another 70s myth, it never rains in SoCal either. But I can tell you after living here for the last year+, that too is BS!

 

[wings-pens2166]

Did you take the short bus to school?

you have to ask?

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I knew I'd get that reaction. It's incredible to me. Even zero occurrences isnt enough to squelch irrational fears. There's probably been at least one person to drown in a toilet at a game.

I get your point, but you do realize that 100 yr flood maps get re-drawn sometimes.

Under the concern of public safety for players and fans...it just makes senses. Golf tournaments, MLB games, CFB games, they all take the same precaution when lightning is in the area...these are games we're talking about here.

 

[eaglesnut]

It really is probably more likely for someone to get killed in a boredom related death like alcohol poisoning or fighting during the delay.

This is probably true.

 

[DJ]

Newbie started his first thread kinda quick.....and it leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[FakeBelieve]

Welp

I grew up in the 70's and we had season tickets for the Falcons during the Grits Blitz years. Outdoors Fulton County Stadium. There was never a single game cancelled or delayed for any reason whatsoever. The NFL operated like that for decades. Despite the incredible and very realistic hazard we all made it through alive and unelectrocuted. Current grand total of lightning deaths at NFL games: 0. That's a statistic.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Never seen anyone die from lightning but a friend in the early 00s dove into a nacho/pretzel cheese barrel and never came out alive. It's why they come all pre-packed or in super small quantities now. Only death I've witnessed first hand. Can't remember the team against the Hawks. Think it was the Eagles or something and he mentioned showing Eagles fans 'what a true Cheese sandwich is like.' Guys name was Brad 'The Yellow Dart' Jacobs.

 

[FakeBelieve]

Never seen anyone die from lightning but a friend in the early 00s dove into a nacho/pretzel cheese barrel and never came out alive. It's why they come all pre-packed or in super small quantities now. Only death I've witnessed first hand. Can't remember the team against the Hawks. Think it was the Eagles or something and he mentioned showing Eagles fans 'what a true Cheese sandwich is like.' Guys name was Brad 'The Yellow Dart' Jacobs.

I read about that. He was goofing off during a lightning delay.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

I thought I would go look up all the examples of lightning strikes injuring players and fans alike in Texas alone but after reading through the thread I've come to the conclusion that the OP is a fucking idiot and no amount of evidence will change his moronic perspective.

 

[FakeBelieve]

I thought I would go look up all the examples of lightning strikes injuring players and fans alike in Texas alone but after reading through the thread I've come to the conclusion that the OP is a fucking idiot and no amount of evidence will change his moronic perspective.

I'll help. Texas NFL lightning deaths total zero.

Cowboys Games: 0
Oilers Games: 0
Texans Games: 0

Actually that goes for home and away games.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

I'll help. Texas NFL lightning deaths total zero.

Cowboys Games: 0
Oilers Games: 0
Texans Games: 0

Actually that goes for home and away games.

That's because away games are stopped if lightning is in the area. And home games in Texas were and are played indoors. Pay attention when trying to make a sports point.

 

[FakeBelieve]

Nice try.

Zero.