(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 ...

Such was a young Uni Watch's first experience with eye black. The burnt-cork method was pretty common back in those days, but only the most hardcore of old-school players would go that route today.

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.