The longest streak for heads was five straight wins, from Super Bowl XLIII to Super Bowl XLVII, which is a rare occurrence with only a 3% chance of happening. Tails, on the other hand, has had three separate streaks of four wins in a row.

Officials and players gather for the coin toss prior to Super Bowl 57 in Glendale, Ariz. If you make a purchase after clicking on links within this article, Lee Enterprises may earn affiliate commissions.

Preparing for the Super Bowl is a whirlwind for the players, studying game tape and strategic tendencies while managing the chaos of America's biggest sporting event - and the same holds true for the people in black-and-white stripes.