History of the National Football League - Wikipedia
WEBThe National Football League (NFL) was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) with ten teams from four states, all of whom existed in some form as participants of regional leagues in their respective territories. The league took on its current name in 1922.
Timeline of the National Football League - Wikipedia
WEBThe league grew to 22 teams, a figure that would not be equaled in professional football until 1961, adding the Brooklyn Lions, the Hartford Blues, the Los Angeles Buccaneers, and the Louisville Colonels, with Racine Tornadoes re-entering.
Who Were the 14 Original NFL Teams? - NFL Exclusive
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Who were the 14 original NFL teams? 1. Akron Pros. One of the NFL original teams, the Akron Pros were founded in 1920. They were from Ohio, and in 1920 they won the league’s first championship, defining a standard for success. 2. Canton Bulldogs. The Canton Bulldogs, another team from Ohio, had an important effect on the NFL in its early years.
Oldest NFL Teams: Full list of the first NFL franchises
WEBMay 20, 2024 · Oldest NFL Teams. Listed from oldest to newest, here’s a list of all 32 NFL teams and the years they became active: Arizona Cardinals (1920) Chicago Bears (1920) Green Bay...
Ultimate Guide To The 14 Original NFL Teams - Sports History …
WEBSep 16, 2020 · The NFL was founded way back on September 17, 1920, in Ralph Hay’s Hupmobile auto showroom by owners and representatives of 10 teams. Four more teams ended up joining the league, making the NFL original …
What were the original NFL teams? - Fox Business
WEBFeb 5, 2020 · The NFL traces its origins back to 1920, when the now-dominant sports league had an entirely different name and just two of the franchises that eventually became known to modern fans.
National Football League (NFL) | History, Teams, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · The National Football League (NFL) is the major American professional football organization. It was founded in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, as the American Professional Football Association. The NFL season culminates with an annual playoff tournament that leads to the Super Bowl championship game.
How Many NFL Teams Are There and Who Were the Original 8 Teams?
WEBDec 5, 2020 · The modern NFL is made up of 32 teams — the result of decades of expansions and contractions. The most recent addition, the Houston Texans in 2002, seems to be the end of any big changes for now. But what of the humble beginnings of the NFL? Often, the legend is told of eight original teams.
Who Were the First NFL Teams Ever? - The Forkball
WEBSep 26, 2023 · The NFL celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020 by honoring the first NFL teams ever. That would place the beginning of the NFL in 1920. Dye in the Wool fans will contest that with them (like this author), as the NFL in name was not created until 1922.
The Birth of the National Football League - HISTORY
WEBSep 4, 2014 · The NFL’s first season was so quickly forgotten in the collective sports memory that the league’s official record books listed the 1920 championship as undecided until the 1970s.