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Football History

How the game evolved from ancient times to today & everything in between.

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American Football History; We go all the way back to the beginning!


Football History

The game of American football is filled with strategy, legendary figures, great teams, and amazing events that have created euphoria in fandom. We celebrate the game and its people. Here are some items of interest that capture the spirit of the gridiron.
1911 through 1920 Era of American Football
Strap on your leather helmets and step back in time! This series delves into the fascinating decade of 1911-1920, which witnessed the birth and explos...
1921 through 1930 Era of American Football
The decade of the Roaring 1920s started with prosperity for the nation and ended in the financial woes of the Great Depression, and each of these affe...
1931 through 1940 Era of American Football
The 1931-1940 era in American football was a fascinating decade marked by stability and significant change. Here's a brief overview:
1941 through 1950 Era of American Football
The 1940s – a decade forever marked by World War II – was a pivotal era for American football. While the nation grappled with global conflict, the...

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The game of American football is filled with strategy, legendary figures, great teams, and amazing events that have created euphoria in fandom. We celebrate the game and its people. Here are some items of interest that capture the spirit of the gridiron.


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  • The 1941 College Football History Rewind — 1941 through 1950 Era of American Football
  • The 1939 College Football Season - Football....Rewind — 1931 through 1940 Era of A...tball
  • The 1940 Pro Football Season History Rewind — 1931 through 1940 Era of American Football
  • The 1938 NFL Season History — 1931 through 1940 Era of American Football
  • The 1940 College Football Season History Rewind — 1931 through 1940 Era of America...tball
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  • The 1937 Pro Football Season History Rewind — 1931 through 1940 Era of American Football
  • The 1937 College Football Season History Re...ch.com) — 1931 through 1940 Era of A...tball
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  • Vol 1 Ancient Football History

    Football can trace its roots to the ancient past, some into the the years that end with B.C.! Come and join us in this four part series that dives into the ancestors of American football from across the pond and beyond.


    Vol 2 American Football History by Year

    The late 19th century America was experiencing the Industrial Revolution just after the country was recovering for Civil war. People were leaving the agricultural setting and gathering in cities like never before. One of the effects of putting people together is shared activities, and in this case sports and football became just that. Join us in this portion of our look back at the history of football as we see how America absorbed the old games from Europe and made them into something uniquely American.


    American Football History by Month and Day

    A day by day look at the chronicled history of football. The events, the transactions, birthdays and associated occurrences that has made the game what it is this day. 


    Vol 3 American Football History by Year

    The 1890's saw the strategies of coaches develop into trying to out muscle and literally beat down an opponent to reach victory. The game was brutal to the point of deaths and serious injuries were occurring. Read the articles in Volume 3 to see what was almost football's demise.


    Football History

    The game of American football is filled with strategy, legendary figures, great teams, and amazing events that have created euphoria in fandom. We celebrate the game and its people. Here are some items of interest that capture the spirit of the gridiron.
    1911 through 1920 Era of American Football
    Strap on your leather helmets and step back in time! This series delves into the fascinating decade of 1911-1920, which witnessed the birth and explos...
    1921 through 1930 Era of American Football
    The decade of the Roaring 1920s started with prosperity for the nation and ended in the financial woes of the Great Depression, and each of these affe...
    1931 through 1940 Era of American Football
    The 1931-1940 era in American football was a fascinating decade marked by stability and significant change. Here's a brief overview:
    1941 through 1950 Era of American Football
    The 1940s – a decade forever marked by World War II – was a pivotal era for American football. While the nation grappled with global conflict, the...

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