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History of the NFL
The National Football LeagueThe National Football League (NFL) is the largest American football league,consisting of thirty-two teams from major American cities or regions. The league was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, which adopted the name "National Football League" in 1922. -
Founder of the NFL
The founder of the NFL was George "Papa Bear" Halas who also played for the Chicago Staleys but who is now known as the Chicago Bears. He coached the Bears for 40 seasons and had a recorded mark of 324 coaching wins. -
NFL's greatest team
One of the NFL's greatest teams was the 1962 Green Bay Packers who are still one of the best teams today. -
NFL's fastest player
The NFL's fastest player was Bo Jackson who played for the Oakland Raiders. He had a 40 dash of 4.2 seconds which is still the fastest time ever recorded to this day. -
NFL's most feared tackler
The NFL's most feared tackler ever was Dick Butkus who played middle linbacker for the Chicago Bears. In one of his carrer stats he averages ofabout 22 interceptions and 27 fumble recoveries. -
NFL's most efficient team for rushing
The NFL's most efficient team is the New England Patriots. They have 454 appempts,1973 yards,4.5 yards per average,etc. -
NFL's greatest querter back
The NFL's greatest quarter back ever was Dan Fouts. He was one of the first quarter backs to pass over 4,000 yards in three consecutive seasons he was selected two times All-pro,and two times second team All-pro. -
NFL's greatest coach
One of the NFL's greatest coaches ever was Vince Lombardi. -
One of NFL's best line backers
One of NFL's best line backers ever was Lawrence Taylor who played for the New York Giants. He recorded 132.5 sacks in 13 seasons with the Giants which is an aquaint number by today's standards set by Bruce Smith and Reggie White. -
The NFL's best running back
One of the NFL's greatest running backs of all time was Curtis Martin who played for the New England Patriots and the New York Jets. In 1995 Martin won rookie of the year when he averaged of 1,700 total yards and 15 touchdowns. -
NFL's top payed player
The NFL's top payed player is Peyton Manning who is the quarter back for the Indianapolis Colts. He is out for this season but he is getting a contract of $38,070,000 to stay with the Colts. -
Longest field goal in NFL
The longest field goal ever kicked in the NFL was by Tom Dempsey,it was a successful 63 yrd field goal attempt against the Detroit Lions. -
Longest pass in the NFL
One of the longest passes in NFL history was by Brett Farve. It was a 99 yard pass to Robert Brooks not including any running just straight into the endzone. -
NFL's greatest receiver
One of NFL's greatest receiver's is said to be Jerry Rice. With over 474 receptions. -
Most rings in the NFL
The man with the most rings yet is Neal Dahlen. He won 5 with San Francisco and 2 with the Denver Broncos. -
NFL's oldest team
One of the NFL's oldest teams are the Arizona Cardinals who have been around since 1898. -
Hoe the NFL hellmets were formed
The NFL helmets started off by being leather which didnt work out because there were too many injuries and deaths so they came up with a harder helmet with a protecting facemask and padding.
