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NFL founded under name American Professional Football Association with 14 teams.
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First game between St. Paul’s Ideals and Rock Island Independents, Independents won 48-0.
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Team with the best record was the champion, there were no playoffs.
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The APFA changed it's name to the National Football League.
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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.
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The ban of African American players in the NFL was lifted following the MLB's decision to do so.
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The American Football League was created to rival the NFL.
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The AFL and NFL announced the merger would take full effect in 1970.
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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.
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The NFL and AFL merger becomes official, two conferences, the AFC, and NFC are created, with three divisions, Central, East, and West, each.
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The first Monday Night Football game was held between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns, the Browns won 31-21.
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The 49ers and Cardinals played the first ever game outside of the USA, in Mexico City. The Cardinals won 31- 14.
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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.
