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The Sports Archives – The 1970 AFL–NFL Merger: The Deal That Changed American Football Forever

Posted on October 18, 2025 by thesportsarchives

AFL and NFL teams at the time of the 1970 merger. Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain). By the end of the 1960s, professional football in America had outgrown its small-town roots and turned into a billion-dollar battleground. Two rival leagues, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Birth of the National Football League: From Canton to a National Power

Posted on October 14, 2025 by thesportsarchives

The 1922 Canton Bulldogs — early NFL champions and the pride of Canton, Ohio. Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain). Today’s National Football League is a multibillion-dollar spectacle — but its roots trace back to a smoky car dealership in Canton, … Continue reading →

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