# Between 68 and 70- do any sportsmen other than American football use this number?

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**Created:** [June 12, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/between-68-and-70-do-any-sportsmen-other-than-american-football-use-this-number/835445 "2019-06-12T21:49:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 6, 2019, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/between-68-and-70-do-any-sportsmen-other-than-american-football-use-this-number/835445/21 "2019-07-06T06:21:49Z")

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> [@Cicero](#):
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> I also think by restricting the use of it just highlights it.

It may highlight it to the small percentage that actually care. The bulk of people will only make 69 relayed signs, videos, memes, statements, if they’re given a reason to.

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