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 National Football League - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The league was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, which adopted the name "National Football League" in 1922.
The founding of the United States Football League in the early '80s was the biggest challenge to the NFL in the post-merger era.
The next year 1969, another American Football League team, the Buffalo Bills were the first professional football team of the modern era to begin the season with a black, James Harris as their starting quarterback.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Football_League   (4895 words)

  
 St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture: National Football League
Their 73-0 drubbing of the Redskins in the 1940 championship game is remembered as one of the signature routs in sports history.
As public relations director for the new league, Halas was charged with the unenviable task of convincing the public of professional football's legitimacy.
Pro football attendance surpassed the one million mark in 1939&; the same year that a contest between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Eagles was telecast in New York City by NBC.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_tov/ai_2419100866   (1425 words)

  
 Indoor Football League - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Other teams resurfaced with new names in the Indoor Professional Football League (which was the reminants of the PIFL that Ecklund left in 1999) and the National Indoor Football League.
The Indoor Football League began in 1999 as an offshoot of the troubled Professional Indoor Football League.
After the season, the entire league was purchased by the Arena Football League's Orlando Predators.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Indoor_Football_League   (225 words)

  
 National Football League - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The league was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, which adopted the name "National Football League" in 1922.
The founding of the United States Football League in the early 80s was the biggest challenge to the NFL in the post-merger era.
The next year 1969, another American Football League team, the Buffalo Bills were the first professional football team of the modern era to begin the season with a black, James Harris as their starting quarterback.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Football_League   (4040 words)

  
 NFLPLAYERS.COM Official Website of the NFL Players
Players from around the league have been personally selected by James Brown for their work on and off the field, and will be honored April 18 in Washington, DC at the NFL Players Gridiron Gala, presented by Reebok.
Players from around the league have been personally selected by James Brown for their work on and off the field, and will be honored April 18 in Washington, DC.
Cast your vote for the AOL Fans Choice Award, to be presented at the NFL Players Gridiron Gala featuring the JB Awards, which takes place April 18 in Washington, DC.
www.nflplayers.com   (272 words)

  
 Radovich v. National Football League
It was part of the conspiracy to boycott the All-America Conference and its players with a view to its destruction and thus strengthen the monopolistic position of the National Football League.
As a further "part of the business of professional football itself" and "directly tied in and connected" with its football exhibitions is the transmission of the games over radio and television into nearly every State of the Union.
The purpose of the conspiracy was to "control, regulate and dictate the terms upon which organized professional football shall be played throughout the United States" in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act.
www.ripon.edu /Faculty/bowenj/antitrust/RADOVNFL.htm   (1801 words)

  
 The Sports Network - National Football League
On Tagliabue's watch, the NFL's popularity reached the stratosphere thanks to a new and lucrative way of dealing with television contracts, stadium deals, the salary cap, merchandising, and the international growth of the game.
Perhaps most significantly, he oversaw the mind-boggling financial development of the league while deftly managing to keep both the owners and players happy.
The late Pete Rozelle elicits such fond remembrances because of both the significant change he wrought as the league's commissioner and also because, as a former P.R. man, he knew how to project a warm and fuzzy image.
www.sportsnetwork.com /?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/indexpic.htm   (405 words)

  
 NFLHS.COM - NFL High School
When he first put on his football uniform in high school, Cory Schlesinger had the idea that he was going to take his gridiron career one year at a time.
Jennings is an all-around athlete, and that prowess made it possible to play virtually any skills position on the football field when he was in high school.
But the 2005 team was very special considering it was the first undefeated team in the school's long and proud football history.
www.nflhs.com   (633 words)

  
 National Fantasy Football League
Yes,yes,yes....the league has been down for quite a while, but after rethinking the whole idea, I have come upon a better idea.
LEAGUE MANAGER: Has to commit around an hour to the game a week.
I'm bringing the league back, but before I can do that, I will need some help running the site.
www.angelfire.com /games/nffl   (277 words)

  
 NFLHS.com - Fitness - Preventing Heat Stroke
A: In football practice around the National Football League, all of the athletic trainers are very aware of heat illness, and so we're watching these players, looking at their weight, how much they're losing between practices and everything else.
We've never had a death from heat illness in the National Football League.
It's called "Helping Educate Athletes in Training," and it's a national program, so our coach is aware of this all the time, looking at the heat index, talking to me, and I think Denny Green and every other coach in the league (is), yes.
www.nflhs.com /fitness/training/training_08022001a_sim.asp   (1220 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports > National Football League
Tagliabue era ending: Paul Tagliabue, under whom the NFL entered into free agency and reached new levels of prosperity, stadium construction and fan acceptance, announced his resignation yesterday as the league's commissioner.
Condoleezza Rice, a bona fide football fan, is not applying for the newly opened post of NFL commissioner – not now, anyhow, her spokesman said carefully on Monday.
NFL concerned with perception of officiating: The NFL is satisfied with its officiating but concerned that high-profile errors in the playoffs and Super Bowl left a bad impression.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/nfl   (2581 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: National Football League
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NFL Footballs There is a huge selection of fan apparel and souvenirs items.
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www.technorati.com /tag/National+Football+League   (512 words)

  
 National Football League - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The league was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, which adopted the name "National Football League" in 1922.
The founding of the United States Football League in the early '80s was the biggest challenge to the NFL in the post-merger era.
The next year 1969, another American Football League team, the Buffalo Bills were the first professional football team of the modern era to begin the season with a black, James Harris as their starting quarterback.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Football_League   (4850 words)

  
 National Football League
The league was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, which adopted the name "National Football League" in 1922.
The National Football League (NFL) is the largest and most popular professional American football league in the world, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities.
The American Football League's Denver Broncos were the first modern team to have a black quarterback, Marlin Briscoe, in 1968; and the American Football League's Buffalo Bills were the first to have a black starting quarterback, James Harris, in 1969.
hallencyclopedia.com /National_Football_League   (3394 words)

  
 NFL.com - Official Site of the National Football League
NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.
NFL.com - Official Site of the National Football League
Established in 1961, the PP&K program is the oldest NFL Youth Football program.
www.nfl.com   (457 words)

  
 National Football League
College Football has contributed to the popularity, but the main reason is the National Football League.
To understand the National Football League you have to understand the rules of the game and where they came from.
The National Football League began in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association.
www.radessays.com /link.php?site=re&aff=r2c2&dest=viewpaper.php?request=91269   (258 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NFL Index
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Many NFL teams are beginning to expand the role of their tight ends, with varying results, writes KC Joyner.
Kicking is way too important in the NFL -- but as long as it is, the Colts made the best move of the offseason by signing Adam Vinatieri.
sports.espn.go.com /nfl/index   (511 words)

  
  NFL - National Football League
Paul J. Tagliabue, Commissioner of the National Football League, in response to the League's decision to prevent Jake Plummer from wearing a tribute to Pat Tillman:...
White, was affectionately known as “the minister of defense”, for his prowess on the football field, as well as his demonstrable advocacy of his cherished Christian faith....
SPORTS — TEAMS:: Major League Baseball- MLB
www.newsbull.com /forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=128   (933 words)

  
 AllSports' National Football League (NFL) Articles
He was a key contributor in the founding of the AFL and the league's subsequent merger with the NFL.
Hunt has owned the Chiefs throughout the 40-year history of the franchise, which began in Dallas as a charter member of the American Football League and relocated to Kansas City in 1963.
He also owns Hunt Sports Group, which manages two Major League Soccer franchises, the Kansas City Wizards and Columbus Crew.
www.allsports.com /nfl/news/01-20-1999.htm   (1247 words)

  
 National Football League - CBS SportsLine.com
Those were the unofficial times of the NFL Network, which televised the workouts, and they were generous.
But he had no choice this time around, especially with not playing the past two years, and he promised to do whatever he could to convince clubs he was in mint condition and serious about making it to the pros.
Clarett didn't run at last year's NFL scouting combine and, judging by Saturday's results, that was a smart move.
cbs.sportsline.com /nfl/story/8232554   (544 words)

  
 NFLPA
Maui, Wailea, Hawaii— The National Football League Players Association Board of Player Representatives concluded its annual five-day meeting today after re-electing Troy Vincent (Buffalo Bills) to his second two-year term as NFLPA President.
All material Copyright 2002 National Football League Players Association.
Ultimately, it is about what is best for the players, the owners and the fans of the National Football League.
www.nflpa.org   (503 words)

  
 NFL National Football League team wallpaper & border
NFL - National Football League wallcoverings - wallpaper and border.
NFL National Football League team wallpaper and border
That means you may receive something that is slightly different from what is shown on the web site.
www.fyhome.com /NFLfootball.htm   (81 words)

  
 Home Page - Pro Football Hall of Fame
From Jim Thorpe to Paul Tagliabue, there have been seven men who have led the National Football League since 1920.
Here is the complete listing of Pro Football Hall of Fame members by the round in which they were chosen in the annual player draft.
Paul Warfield was one of four future Hall of Famers taken in the first round of the 1964 NFL Draft.
www.profootballhof.com   (315 words)

  
 National Football League Champions
The two leagues (NFL and AFL) merged in 1969 (beginning play in the 1970 season) forming the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference.
All Championships are NFL unless otherwise noted Abbreviations: APFA = American Professional Football Association (1920-1921) NFL = National Football League (1922-present) AFL= American Football League (1960-1965 "prior to Super Bowl play"; the league existed from 1960-1969 prior to merger with NFL) AAFC = All-American Football Conference (1946-1949, prior to merger with NFL)
After 1966, the NFL Champion went on to play the AFL Champion in the Super Bowl.
www.hworth.net /nfl_history/NFLchamp.html   (225 words)

  
 Category:National Football League players - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Instead, categorize them by the each the college, NFL, AFL (1960–1969), and AAFC (1946–1949) teams that they've played for, as well as by their position.
Please do not include any individual players in this category.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:National_Football_League_players   (90 words)

  
 National Women's Football Association - Women's Full-Contact Football
Yurchick truly believes Nelson will, in fact, make it to that championship game; however, it will only be from a distance as Nelson watches the little sister she once picked on receive the 2006 NWFA Championship trophy from the stands along with the rest of the Yurchick-Kuruc family.
The National Women's Football Association has announced the signing of an agreement with Ithaka Entertainment in Hollywood to produce a feature film about the NWFA and women's pro football.
She started her football career in 2004 playing with the Pittsburgh Passion for one season before moving to Columbus to play with the Comets.
www.womensfootballcentral.com   (1192 words)

  
 National Football League Draft
The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of...
The Major League Soccer draft is similar to the National Football League one...
NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.
www.soccerbet.us /sportsbooks/51/national-football-league-draft.php   (720 words)

  
 National Football League (NFL)
The National Football League (NFL) is the premier football league in the world.
The National Football League (NFL) currently consists of 32 teams, in major cities of the United States.
The National Football League (NFL) recognizes outstanding achievements by it's players and coaches every year.
www.rauzulusstreet.com /football/profootball/nfll.htm   (278 words)

  
 National Football League - CBS SportsLine.com
Former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski says he once broke running back Dave Meggett's finger on purpose, took steroids and human grown hormone and is suffering from the effects of as many as 20 concussions in a television report to be broadcast Sunday.
Romanowski relates his story to Scott Pelley for a report on 60 Minutes.
He's promoting an upcoming book on his 16 NFL seasons, Romo.
www.sportsline.com /nfl/story/8960909   (520 words)

  
 SCOUT CAMP Pro Football Regional Combines
June 10, 2005- As the Canadian Football League opens the 2005 season, Scout Camp players are on the rosters of eight of the league's nine teams...
for NFL, CFL, and AFL scouts in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis in June 16-17......
The Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints lead the league with 5 Scout Camp players each.
www.combines.com   (1235 words)

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