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College Football: 1875
The first game of intercollegiate football in the United States between two American colleges that most resembles today's game was between Tufts University and Harvard on June 4, 1875 at Jarvis Field in Cambridge, Massachusetts
NFL: 1920
The NFL formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing its name to the National Football League in 1922
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What was football called before NFL?
The AFL ANSWER: 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.
Did Antonio Gates play college football?
No, Antonio Gates only played High School Football before the NFL.
Was the width of the goal posts for professional football ever changed?
The original American football field was 70 yards wide, but that was long before the days of the NFL. The width of the NFL field has never changed, because the standard width of 53 1/3 yards was in place before the league came into existence.
What is the difference of college football and NFL football?
college football you only have 4 years to play and you don't get paid in nfl you get paid and choose when to quit
How many mergers have the NFL had?
Two. The NFL merged with the All-American Football Conference in 1950 and the American Football League in 1970.
