(WHTM) — Eye black is one of the most common accessories football players wear during games, but not everyone knows why. The belief is that eye back can reduce how much glare reaches a player ...

An 8th grader accused of wearing "blackface" when he wore black paint to a football game had his suspension expunged from his ...

Following is a transcript of your video. Why do football players wear black stripes under their eyes? It's a phenomenon called "eye black." Natural skin absorbs some light, but reflects the rest.