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3 unusual facts about Jeff Triplette


Penalty flag

Many officials previously weighted flags with BBs, but the practice was largely discontinued after a flag thrown by NFL referee Jeff Triplette struck Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Orlando Brown in the eye during a 1999 game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, causing a serious injury to Brown, who later attacked Triplette and threw him to the ground.

Phil McKinnely

As an official, he wears uniform number 110 and is currently on the 2013 NFL officiating crew headed by referee Jeff Triplette.

Steve Freeman

As an official, he wears uniform number 133 and is on the officiating crew headed by referee Jeff Triplette.



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