According to local legend, during World War II, Navy seamen from the University of Richmond Navy V-12 program would frequent the New York Deli and order this then-nameless sandwich.
Menurut legenda setempat, selama Perang Dunia II, pelaut Angkatan Laut dari University of Richmond program Navy V-12 akan sering mengunjungi New York Deli dan memesan roti lapis tanpa nama ini.