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History of Pro Football

Nov. 12: Birth of pro football

The birth of the professional football can be traced to Nov. 12, 1892 and a player by the name of William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.

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Ageless wonders: The 40 and over club
Currently, seven active NFL players are 40 or older. The most recent addition to the list was Panthers kicker John Kasay.
NFL on TV
Seventy years ago on Oct. 22, 1939, the NFL had its first game televised. The Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Eagles game was broadcast to a limited audience in New York City.
Tracing the history of every NFL franchise
A chart of every NFL franchise, from 1920-present, including the roots of current day teams.