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TIL The St. Louis Rams were the first NFL team to put logos on their helmets, and as of 2014 the Cleveland Browns are the only NFL team not using any form of primary logo on its helmets. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the only NFL team that puts its logo on only one side of the helmet (the right side).

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