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An in-depth analysis of the evolution of football in the nfl from its inception in 1906 to the present day. Topics covered include the legality of forward passes, changes in team names and helmets, the introduction of overtime and the player association, and the implementation of rules to improve player safety. With a focus on significant milestones and innovations, this document offers valuable insights into the history of professional american football.
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DEFINITION 1 football Americas sport100 years ago the NFL was differenthookSeptember 5th 1906 forward passes where legal TERM 2
DEFINITION 2 2017 32 teams in NFL 100 years ago there was only 10they where the Akron Pros, Buffalo, Canton Bulldogs, Columbus Panhandles, Dayton Triangles, Detroit Heralds, Muncie Flyers, Arizona cardinals, Rochester Jefferson, and the Rock island independentsthesis so football was different 100 years ago TERM 3
DEFINITION 3 1908 to 1939 field goalsfield goals in 1908 and 1909 where worth 5 points then 4 then 3touchdowns 4 points 5 then 71921 Green bay became a franchisegreen Bay went 10-3 in 1930tied last game with Portsmouth Spartans 6-6helmets and pads where leatherpermanent injuries caused from lack of gear like concussion and brain contusions TERM 4
DEFINITION 4 1940 to 19601940 team names changed.new team names Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Colts, New York Giants,and the New york Bulldogs.1950 31st regular season. 1950s best team from each division AL Cleveland Browns with a record of 10-2 NL los angles Rams record 9-3. 1948 plastic helmets where made kicker got tee to kick off. 1955 overtime was created. 1956 player association was founded. 1960 The Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders became a franchise. TERM 5
DEFINITION 5 1990s to 2017. 1990 face mask made1990 rule anyone who spears someone gets a suspension or disqualified. 2002 new helmet called revolution.most used in nfl today. protects players from concussions by 31%2006 rule no helmet to helmet contact. there are only 17 rules in the nfl but spreaded out into different parts on a 121 page document.
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DEFINITION 6 The national football League is a game of competitiveness and entertainment excitement and emotion.