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June

Football history and related events that occurred in the month of June

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Information on the following topics are being researched:

  • What are the NFL's June 1 cuts and the NFL's involvement with the Arena Football League.
  • Inventions of June 2 that are ingrained in football & some determined players & an NFL innovator are remembered!
  • Remembering LB Sam Mills, Coach Wallace Wade and possibly the 1st time Uniforms were worn in U.S. sports?
  • The Browns, 49ers and Seahawks Franchises Celebrate Their Founding!
  • The Umpire arises, Nagurski falls and TV airs sports!
  • Namath shocks the football world with an announcement as he locks horns with Rozelle!
  • Football nuggets that took place on the 7th of June including a B-day for a QB's nightmare in Terrell Buckley!
  • The AFL & NFL Merger is Announced!
  • A Pro Football Milestone TV Deal is Reached!
  • Anniversary of an Historic Announcement in Football North of the Border!
  • Can you believe that NFL icons Vince Lombardi, Joe Montana and Ernie Nevers all share the same June 11 birthday?
  • Digital TV takes over and World Bowl XII
  • The Football Field's Evolution & we celebrate HOFs Red Grange and Jack Riley
  • A Galaxy Victory on the other side of the ocean!
  • This Day in Football History: June 15
  • This Day in Football History: June 16
  • The history of football is impacted by Goodyear and a career is tainted on June 17.
  • The First Helmet Logo and More for June 18 Gridiron History
  • This Day in Football History: June 19
  • This Day in Football History: June 20
  • This Day in Football History: June 21
  • This Day in Football History: June 22
  • This Day in Football History: June 23
  • This Day in Football History: June 24
  • This Day in Football History: June 25
  • This Day in Football History: June 26
  • This Day in Football History: June 27
  • This Day in Football History: June 28
  • This Day in Football History: June 29
  • This Day in Football History: June 30
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