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The National Football League (NFL) was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) with ten teams from four states, all of whom existed in some form as participants of regional leagues in their respective territories. The league took on its current name in 1922.
The National Football League (NFL) is the major American professional football organization. It was founded in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, as the American Professional Football Association. The NFL season culminates with an annual playoff tournament that leads to the Super Bowl championship game.
The first game involving an APFA team took place on September 26, 1920, at Douglas Park in Rock Island, Illinois, as the hometown Independents flattened the St. Paul Ideals 48-0. The first...
The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season. After initially determining champions through end-of-season standings, a playoff system was implemented in 1933 that culminated with the NFL Championship Game until 1966.
First known as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and later renamed the NFL in 1922, the league's first president was Jim Thorpe. Without a doubt the most famous athlete of his time, Thorpe helped add credibility to the sport.
The National Football League (NFL), America’s preeminent professional football organization, has a rich and fascinating history. From its inception in a car showroom to its current status as a global sports powerhouse, the NFL’s journey is a testament to the enduring allure of gridiron football.
Football has existed since the 1800s. How did we get from the first-ever professional football game to the entertainment powerhouse that is the modern NFL?
This timeline of the National Football League (NFL) tracks the history of each of the league's 32 current franchises from the early days of the league, through its merger with the American Football League (AFL).
The National Football League (NFL) was founded in 1920, and the first official game was played between the Rock Island Independents and the St. Paul Ideals on October 3, 1920. Since then, the NFL has undergone several changes, both in terms of rule changes and the structure of the league itself.
The NFL initially consisted of teams from the Midwest and Northeast, with the league’s first championship game taking place in 1933. The championship game, known as the NFL Championship, became...