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Brooklyn NFL Franchise Awarded

The Newspapers.com Football History Headline of the Day comes from the September 14, 1926 New York Daily...

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EVENTDAY | July 10

"Brooklyn NFL Franchise Awarded"

Last updated 📅 2025-07-09

The Newspapers.com Football History Headline of the Day comes from the September 14, 1926 New York Daily News, when it posted this headline: 

PRO GRID STARS SIGNED BY BUTLER

July 10, 1926 - The Brooklyn Lions franchise formed in the NFL. The article talks of Brooklyn Lions President and Manager Eddie Butler signing up players for his recently founded Lions team. The team was put together there with support from the League offices so as to counter the first AFL’s deployment of their team the Brooklyn Horsemen. 

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  • EVENTDAY: July 10
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Brooklyn Horsemen, Brooklyn Lions
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From the gridiron's early days to the modern era, every single day on the calendar is etched with moments that shaped American football. As we turn to July 10th, we uncover a fascinating mosaic of foundational events, celebrated birthdays, and surprising connections that weave through the sport's rich history.
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