National Football League (NFL) | History, Teams, & Facts
WEB5 days ago · 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.
History of the National Football League - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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 Birth of the National Football League | HISTORY
WEBSep 4, 2014 · Look back at the National Football League’s humble origins in an Ohio auto dealership and its inaugural 1920 season. By: Christopher Klein Updated: April 4, 2024 | Original: September 4, 2014
Sept. 17, 1920 -- The Founding of the NFL | Pro Football Hall of …
WEBJan 1, 2005 · 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.
National Football League - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
NFL Origins: How Did the League Begin? - Pro Football Network
WEBSep 18, 2022 · 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.
Remembering the NFL's humble origins on its 100th birthday
WEBSep 16, 2020 · The real birth certificate of pro football, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is an accounting ledger from a game played in November of 1892 between teams from athletic clubs in ...
NFL founded in Canton on Sept. 17, 1920 - Pro Football Hall of …
WEBJan 1, 2005 · On September 17, 1920, a group of men gathered in Canton, Ohio at the Hupmobile showroom of Ralph Hay, owner of the hometown Bulldogs. The result of the meeting was the birth of the National Football League.
Timeline of the National Football League - Wikipedia
WEBContents. hide. (Top) NFL timeline. 1920–1932: The Birth of the NFL. 1933–1939: Start of Championship Game. The 1940s: World War II mergers. The 1950s: AAFC merger. The 1960s: NFL and AFL. The 1970s: AFL–NFL merger. The 1980s and 1990s: Relocation and expansion. The 2000s: Realignment. See also. References. Timeline of the National …
The Complete History Of The NFL | FiveThirtyEight
WEBFeb 13, 2023 · But nine of those came before the Super Bowl era, and two more were captured before the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The team’s very existence is a living reminder of the NFL’s longevity: If pro football had emerged in the 1960s instead of the 1920s, there’s almost no chance that Green Bay, Wisconsin, would have gotten a …
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