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Sports organizations established in 1970

  • 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…