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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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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.
