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you can be from Another Country, but you must become an American citizen.

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How long have the patriots been in the NFL?

The Patriots were a charter member of the American Football League, which began play in 1960. They joined the NFL in 1970, when the AFL and NFL merged.


How many nfl teams started in different states?

For teams in the NFL in the 2010 season, 8. 1) Baltimore Ravens (Maryland) - began play in the NFL in 1950 as the Cleveland Browns (Ohio). 2) Indianapolis Colts (Indiana) - began play in the NFL in 1953 as the Baltimore Colts (Maryland). 3) Tennessee Titans (Tennessee) - began play in the American Football League in 1960 as the Houston Oilers (Texas). 4) Kansas City Chiefs (Missouri) - began play in the American Football League in 1960 as the Dallas Texans (Texas). 5) Washington Redskins (D.C.) - began play in the NFL in 1932 as the Boston Braves (Massachusetts). 6) Detroit Lions (Michigan) - began play in the NFL in 1930 as the Portsmouth Spartans (Ohio). 7) Arizona Cardinals (Arizona) - began play in the NFL in 1920 as the Chicago Cardinals (Illinois). 8) St. Louis Rams (Missouri) - began play in the NFL in 1937 as the Cleveland Rams (Ohio).


Do a lot of NFL coaches play in the NFL?

An NFL coach can't be an NFL player and a Coach.


How many countrys play NFL?

The NFL is only played in the United States. If you mean how many countries play American football, there are 52 countries registered with the International Federation of American Football as of 2010. It's only a well-known sport in the USA and Canada, although it enjoys a respectable following in the UK, Japan, and Germany.


Who are the 7 puerto ricans to play American football?

There are 8 players of Puerto Rican descent to play in the American "National Football League" (NFL) None were actually born on the Island. Ron Rivera - First Puerto Rican to play in the NFL Marco Rivera - First Puerto Rican to play in the pro-bowl (American Football's all star game) Glenn Martinez Ken Amato Alvin Pearman Aaron Hernandez Victor Cruz Otis J. (O.J.) Santiago

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Who was the first native American to play football in the NFL?

Jim Thorpe was the first Native American to play in the NFL.


What sport do the Indy Colts play?

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Who was the first Cuban American to play in the NFL?

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What is the connection between American football and the us?

American Football is what we play in the U.S.A. a.k.a. football or the NFL.


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Who was the first african american quarterback to play in the nfl and what years?

Marlon Briscoe 1960


I want to play American football?

the best way to get into the nfl is too go to college and play football and hope to get drafted.


What year did the Broncos enter the NFL?

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What is theOrganization with Patriots and Jets?

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When did New England Patriots come into the NFL?

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