The World Bowl was the American football Championship game of NFL Europe, similar to the Super Bowl of the National Football League.
The World Bowl trophy itself was a globe made of glass measuring 35.5 cm (14 inches) in diameter and weighing 18.6 kg (41 lbs).
Read more about World Bowl: World Bowl (WLAF, NFL Europe, and NFL Europa Championships)
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