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National Football League
- Super BowlIn 1960, the American Football League formed as a direct rival to the National Football League. AFL commissioner Joe Foss sent an invitation letter on the…
- American Football ConferenceThe year 1960 marked the beginning of a new professional football league when eight teams launched play under the banner of the American Football League.
- National Football ConferenceOn the 16th of January 1970, Thelma Elkjer reached into a glass bowl and pulled out an envelope. Her name was secretary to NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle at…
- National Football LeagueOn the 20th of August 1920, representatives from the Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Indians, and Dayton Triangles gathered inside the Jordan and…
- NFL regular seasonThe National Football League regular season begins on the weekend following the first Monday of September. This timing places the start date after the Labor…
- NFL PropertiesNFL Properties emerged in 1963 as a dedicated subsidiary of the National Football League. The organization established its headquarters in New York City to…
- NFL controversiesIn December of 1925, the Pottsville Maroons defeated the Chicago Cardinals to finish with the best record in the National Football League.