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American Pro Football


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History of Football - The first pro Football league came to America on August 20th 1920, it was called the Nfl (National Football League). Then in the 1960s the 2nd pro football league was born, it was the AFL, (American Football League). Back then there were a total of 26 teams.

NFL Teams- Cincinati Bengals, Houston Oilers, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Boston Patriots, Kanas City Cheifs, Sandiago Chargers, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets, and the Buffalo Bills.

AFL Teams- Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers, Minisota Vikings, Detriot Lions,Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Philidealphia Eagles, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, San Fransisco 49ers, LosAngeles Rams, Saint Louis Cardnals, and the Chicogo Bears.

The Merge- Until 1969 the two leagues never played each other. The leagues competed for fans and popularity. Then in 1970 the 2 leagues decided to begin playing against each other.

The two leagues turned into 2 Divisions called the AFC (American Football League), and the NFC, (National Football League). Each team would play a 16 game season and at the end of the 16 games there would be the Playoffs.

The Playoffs- After the regular season is over, the top 12 teams would go into the playoffs, 6 from the AFC and 6 from the NFC. In the playoffs if you loose your out. Then the last two teams from each division would vs each other in the Championship games. The winner is then sent to the Super Bowl.



The Super Bowl- At the end of each season the best team from the AFC and the best team from NFC vs each other in the Super Bowl. The winner is awarded the Lombardi trophy. The trophy is named after the old Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi who was the man who won the first 2 Super Bowls. The first Super bowl was held on January 15, 1997 between the Green Bay Packer and the Chiefs the Packers came out on top 35-10.

Football Dynasties- Throughout the history of the NFL there have been teams that dominated the entire league- these are the top 5.

Number 5- 2001 to 2004 New England Pats. 3 Super Bowls in 3. Number 4- San Fransisco 49ers (1981-1989) 4 Super Bowls in 8 years Number 3- (1992-1995) Cowboys 3 Super Bowls 4 years Number 2- (1961-1970) Packers. 7 titles in 9 years Number 1- (1974 -1979) Steelers. 4 super Bowls in 6 years

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