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The Birth of the NFL: The 1920 Origins of Professional Football

The Birth of the NFL: The 1920 Origins of Professional Football

Update: 2024-09-17

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Join us on Daily Sports History as we explore the origins of the American Professional Football Association, which later became the NFL, in 1920. Learn how a small group of teams came together to create what would grow into the most popular sport in America. Discover the key players, early challenges, and the foundation that shaped professional football as we know it today.

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The Birth of the NFL: The 1920 Origins of Professional Football

The Birth of the NFL: The 1920 Origins of Professional Football

Ethan Reese