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In September of 1920, professional football teams from four states (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and New York) met and created a league called the American Professional Football Association. The first APFA game was played on October 3, 1920 between the Dayton Triangles and the Columbus Panhandles with Dayton winning 14-0. Two years later the APFA would be renamed to the National Football League. The first team in the NFL was the Decatur Staley's (named after the owner, Staley, I don't know his first name) in 1920. This team became the Chicago Staley's in 1921, and the Great Chicago Bears in 1922. Go Bears!!
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DevinThe American Professional Football Association was formed as a result of a meeting in 1920 between the Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Indians, and Dayton Triangles. It became the NFL in 1922.
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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.
Who created the NFL?
The American Professional Football Association was formed as a result of a meeting in 1920 between the Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Indians, and Dayton Triangles. It became the NFL in 1922.
How many penalties were there in the NFL when the NFL was first formed?
There were 5 penalties when the nfl oringinationed 1. Holding- 5 yard penalty 2. Roughing (QB, Kicker, Punter, etc.) 3. Pass Interference 4. Offsides 5. Too many men
Does Kordell Stewart still play football?
Kordell Stewart is a current analyst on various ESPN shows such as NFL Live, NFL 32, Take 2, and Mike and Mike in the Morning. In addition, Kordell will be a sideline reporter for the newly-formed United Football League.
Do a lot of NFL coaches play in the NFL?
An NFL coach can't be an NFL player and a Coach.
