The glaring Rangers and 49ers quirk of history spotted by NFL that could see Ibrox legions quids in
Light Blue legions will be hoping a repeat of previous successes for the two respective sporting giants is on the cards again
It might be the twist of fate that could earn Rangers fans a fortune next season.
The Ibrox punters' motto ever since their Helicopter Sunday title triumph 20 years ago has been 'Keep Believing'.
And after being taken over by Andrew Cavenagh and the San Francisco 49ers, they're dreaming of another prophecy coming true.
If it does - at odds of 50/1 with some bookies - it could mean supporters end up cashing in next May.
Under new American ownership, the Ibrox club will attempt to challenge Celtic for the Premiership and bid to stop the Hoops getting five-in-a-row.
And on the other side of the Big Pond, their new NFL partners the 49ers are aiming to win their first Super Bowl in 30 years.
If you stick a double on Bet365, with Gers at 2/1 for the title and the 49ers at a huge 16/1 for their big prize - you're getting combined odds of 50/1.
It might seem like a long shot but maybe not if you believe in good omens.
Because history tells you that the last three times San Francisco have won the Super Bowl - Rangers have won the league in Scotland.
The 49ers have been successful in 1989, 1990 and 1995 - which have coincided with the Ibrox men becoming champions.
In '89, they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, in '90 they hammered the Denver Broncos and in '95 they beat the San Diego Chargers.
Meanwhile, Rangers' last title win was in 2021 when Steven Gerrard was in charge.
Their fans will be hoping the run continues this season - even if the NFL side are big outsiders to lift the Super Bowl for a sixth time.
The stat was shared by NFL UK on Instagram after the 49ers Enterprises successful takeover at Ibrox along with US tycoon Cavenagh last week.
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