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The first football game.
The first football game was played on Nov 6. 1869. Under a set of rules resembling those of rugby and soccer. -
Representative of Yale, Columbia, Princeton and Rutgers create a set of rules.
Representatives of Yale, Columbia, Princeton and Rutgers met on October 19, 1873 to create a set of rules. -
The first instance of profesional play.
The first instance of professional play in football was on November 12, 1892, when William "Pudge" Heffelfinger was paid $500 to play a game for the Allegheny Athletic Association in a match against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club. -
The legal forward pass was introduced.
The legal forward pass was suggested by John Heisman. -
Rules changes.
Further on 1906, rules were changed including the reduction of the time of play. From 70 minutes to 60 minutes. And the increase of the distance requirement for a first down to 10 yards over three downs. -
The-roughing-passer penalty was implemented.
The-roughong-passer penalty was implemented. -
Eligible players allowed to catch ball anywhere.
Eligible players were allowed to catch ball anywhere on the field. -
The NFL has established itself
The NFL has established itself as a professional football league.
