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1970 in American football

  • Super Bowl IVThe NFL awarded Super Bowl IV to New Orleans on the 19th of March 1969. This decision came during owners' meetings held in Palm Springs, California.
  • 1970 NFL seasonThe 1970 NFL season marked the first year of a unified league after years of competition between two separate organizations.
  • AFL–NFL mergerIn 1920, the National Football League began its existence as a collection of regional teams. For decades, it faced challenges from rival leagues that tried…