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NFL Founded
NFL founded under name American Professional Football Association with 14 teams. -
First NFL Game
First game between St. Paul’s Ideals and Rock Island Independents, Independents won 48-0. -
Akron Pros Win First Championship
Team with the best record was the champion, there were no playoffs. -
League Name Change
The APFA changed it's name to the National Football League. -
First Championship Game
The Chicago Bears won the first championship game in NFL history against the Portsmouth Spartans, because they were tied in the standings at the end of the season. -
African American Ban Lifted
The ban of African American players in the NFL was lifted following the MLB's decision to do so. -
AFL Founded
The American Football League was created to rival the NFL. -
AFL/NFL Merger Announced
The AFL and NFL announced the merger would take full effect in 1970. -
Packers Win First Super Bowl
The Packers (NFL) beat the Chiefs (AFL) in the first Super Bowl by a score of 35-10. It was the first game held between the NFL and AFL. -
AFL/NFL Merger Becomes Official
The NFL and AFL merger becomes official, two conferences, the AFC, and NFC are created, with three divisions, Central, East, and West, each. -
First Monday Night Football Game
The first Monday Night Football game was held between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns, the Browns won 31-21. -
First Game Held Outside the USA
The 49ers and Cardinals played the first ever game outside of the USA, in Mexico City. The Cardinals won 31- 14. -
First Game Played in London
The Giants and Dolphins played the first ever game in London, the Dolphins won 13-10. There has been a game in London every season since 2007.
