Significant Football Events

Fritz Pollard becomes the co-head coach of the Akron Pros.

Jan 1, 1921

This is significant because he was the NFL's first black head coach.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1921-1930

NFL imposes a new de facto policy of total racial segregation.

Jan 1, 1933

This is significant because due to the new policy, no african american palyers will play in the NFL until after World War II.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1931-1940

Beattie Feathers gets 1,004 yards on 101 carries

Jan 1, 1934

This is signficant because he became the NFL's first 1,000-yard rusher.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1931-1940

NBC broadcast the Brooklyn Dodgers-Philadelphia Eagles game

Jan 1, 1939

This is significant because this was the first NFL game to ever be put on tv.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1931-1940

Kenny Washington & Woody Strode sign with the Los Angeles Rams.

Jan 1, 1946

This is significant because they became the first African American players in the league.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1941-1950

Steve Van Buren of Philadelphia & Tony Canadeo of Green Bay both had 1000 yard rushes.

Jan 1, 1949

This is significant because this is the first time the NFL has ever had two 1,000 yard rushes in the same season.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1941-1950

The Denver Broncos beat the Patriots 13-10.

Jan 1, 1960

This is significant because this was the first AFL regular-season game.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1951-1960

Buddy Young became the director of player relations.

Jan 1, 1966

This is significant because he was the first african american to work in the league office.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1961-1970

The Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins completing a 17-0 record season.

Jan 1, 1973

This is significant because this was the frist perfect record season in NFL history.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1971-1980

Pittsburg Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Superbowl XIV

Jan 1, 1980

This is significant because the Steelers were the first team to win 4 superbowls.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1971-1980