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The AFL
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Well, the sport itself has always been known as football, which is a reflection of its origins as a kicking-oriented sport on U.S. college campuses in the mid-19th century.
If you're talking about the names of leagues and organizations, there have been lots over the years. The NFL was originally known as the American Professional Football Association before changing its name in 1922.
The AFL, or American Football League, was created as a rival to the NFL in 1960 and merged with the NFL in 1970.
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∙ 13y ago
Lloyd Strange ll
actually it was the AFL before it was named the NFL
Harry D
The American Professional Football Association (APFA)
Harry D
The APFA name only lasted for from 1920-1922. Then it was changed to teh NFL.
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∙ 13y agoThe NFL was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA). The named was changed to National Football League in 1922.
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∙ 8y agoit has always been the nfl
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Were the Cleveland Browns in the AFL?
They were in a league called the All-America Football Conference prior to joining the NFL. After the AFL/NFL merger, they were placed into the American Football Conference.
Did Antonio Gates play college football?
No, Antonio Gates only played High School Football before the NFL.
Why do they call it NFL?
At first, the NFL was called the American Professional Football Association but the name was changed after two years to National Football League. There was no real reason behind the name change.
When was the NFL formed?
While it was organized professional football that would become the NFL, it was called the American Professional Football Conference and formed August 20, 1920. The NFL itself, using the name National Football League, was formed in June , 1922.
What football team does the city of New Orleans have?
New Orleans has an NFL (National Football League) team called the New Orleans Saints.
What was the name before NFL?
The NFL used to be called the APFA (American Professional Football Association) It was changed in 1922 to the NFL
In 1923 What was the NFL called?
In 1923, the NFL was called the National Football League. The NFL was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football League. The named was changed to National Football League in 1922.
What was the super bowl called before it was called the super bowls?
It was simply called the NFL Championship. The term Super Bowl was created for the NFL AFL merger in 1967.
What NFL team is the mountain goats?
There is no NFL football team called the Mountain Goats.
What was the football game called before the Super Bowl and had the eagles ever won?
Before the Super Bowl era began the Philadelphia Eagles played in 4 NFL Championship games and won 3 NFL titles.
Do Fantasy sports TV shows exist?
Yes, I know of two. One is on CBS every Sunday before NFL football and it's called "Fantasy Football Week". There is also one on ComcastSportsNet called "Fantasy Focus" and that's on Thursday nights during the NFL season.
What football team are the Grizzlies?
There is no NFL team called the Grizzlies.
How was the NFL made?
The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1923 season.(from Wikipedia (National Football League)
Were the Cleveland Browns in the AFL?
They were in a league called the All-America Football Conference prior to joining the NFL. After the AFL/NFL merger, they were placed into the American Football Conference.
What is the difference between Madden and NCAA?
Madden is the video game for the NFL and NCAA is college football. they're called Madden NFL (Year) and NCAA Football (Year)
What is soccer called in Spain?
Because the game was invented here, a long time before American "Football". Question really ought to be, why do you call football "soccer". Grrr! ---- Soccer is an English coloquial version of the phrase 'Association Football' .The game is called Football NOT Soccer. The word 'Soccer' was used to describe on particular form of league of football.
Did Antonio Gates play college football?
No, Antonio Gates only played High School Football before the NFL.
