The concept of a "touchdown" did not exist in American football until 1876, and at that time it didn't award any points -- it simply gave the team the opportunity to kick a field goal.
The first time points were awarded for touchdowns was in 1883, and they were worth 4 points. The kick after the touchdown (i.e., the "try") was also worth 4 points.
Note that the term "touchdown" was coined because the ball actually had to be touched down to the ground in the end zone. This requirement was removed in 1889.
A touchdown is worth 6 points in football.
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In the NFL, a successful touchdown is worth 6 points.
A touchdown is worth six points in American football.
In 1911 a touchdown was worth 5 points. In 1912 it was changed to the traditional 6 points.
Six points, same as it has been worth since 1912.
A touchdown in highschool football is worth 6 points.
You get 6 points for a touchdown.
A touchdown is worth 6 points. After the touchdown, teams either kick the ball through the goal posts for a single point, or they take the ball on the 5 yard line and try to get the ball into the end zone for two points.
A "touchdown" or "goal" is considered one point in Ultimate Frisbee. Games are commonly played up to thirteen points.
A touchdown in 1911 was worth only 5 points. It wasn't until the following year, (1912), when the rule was changed and touchdowns became a 6 point score.
In Canadian football, a touchdown is worth 6 points. After scoring a touchdown, the team has the opportunity to attempt a conversion, which can earn them an additional 1 or 2 points depending on whether they kick the ball through the goalposts or attempt a play from scrimmage.