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Depressed Raiders Family Mourns Saddening Demise Of 81 Year Old Pro Football HOF-er Who Earned A Unique Nickname During His 9 YO Playing Career

Los Angeles Raiders share a heartfelt tribute to former NFL legend and Hall of Famer upon his passing as Bob Brown is mourned by his family.
Bob Brown

Months After Tom Brady Retirement, QB Successor Baker Mayfield May Get To Keep His Best Offensive Weapon

Mike Evans, a dominant and professional receiver, as his contract talks unfold amidst speculation of a potential trade by the Buccaneers.
Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady

After Failing Over ‘1000 Times’, Generational Tom Brady Motivates Gen Z of America: “I Worked Every Single Day, 365 Days a Year”

Retired NFL GOAT Tom Brady shares his words of wisdom to motivate the Gen Z of the country to overcome failures on the path to success
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Months Past Moving Past a Near Death Experience in Front of Shocked Spectators, NFL’s Miracle Man Damar Hamlin Follows Tom Brady’s Footsteps

A few months after Damar Hamlin's tragic ordeal at the field, he is finally seen enjoying himself with family and friends.
Tom Brady and Damar Hamlin

Supermodel Ex-Wife Gisele Bündchen Walks the Tom Brady Path After Tom Brady Proves His Real Worth Is Beyond $250,000,000

Gisele Bündchen is seen walking the Tom Brady path after the NFL GOAT's recent eMerge confernce held in Miami back in April
Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen

Months After $9,000,000 Massive Decision Lombardi Lifter Patrick Mahomes Walking in the Real Shadow of NFL Legend Tom Brady

After taking a $9 million hit for the team, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes continues to show he's walking in the shadows of Tom Brady
Patrick Mahomes. Tom Brady

Approaching New Season in Style With Sean Payton, Russell Wilson Hypes Fans by Showing Bright Light on the Other Side of the Dark Broncos Tunnel

Russell Wilson faces challenges with the Broncos, and now to reverse the situation and find success with his team, Wilson finds the light.
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LV Raiders Star Hints Big on Tom Brady’s Return as a Player Fueling Interesting Rumors After Ownership Decision

Former Raiders star fuels Josh McDaniels' old mate Tom Brady's comeback rumors as the GOAT is seen chilling at his yacht.
Tom Brady

Amidst Devastating Foot Surgery Update, Deion Sanders’ Businesswoman Girlfriend Goes Loud With Emotional Message

11-Year Partner of Deion Sanders Pens Emotional Message for Beau After Heartbreaking Foot Surgery Update
Deion Sanders

“His Enthusiasm, Yelling Let’s Go..”: Tom Brady’s 77 YO Proud Mom Details Why NFL’s Retired Icon Will Be Missed in NFL Field Forever

The GOAT's mother details what special quality made Tom Brady stand out and how his career impacted his family.
Tom Brady, and Mom Galynn Patricia Brady

Not Letting Patrick Mahomes Have the Last Word, Ja’Marr Chase Demeans 2x Super Bowl MVP QB One More Time

Days after mocking Patrick Mahomes and getting a swift response from the Chiefs QB, the Bengals WR takes another jab.
Ja’Marr Chase and Patrick Mahomes

Years Before It Was Just Chatter, Tyreek Hill Actually Had a Showdown With the Fastest Man Alive, Usain Bolt

Tyreek Hill is constantly seen challenging Usain Bolt to a race to settle who is the fastest, but there was once when they went head-on-head.
Tyreek Hill and Usain Bolt

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History

In August 1920, representatives from four states: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Dayton, held a meeting and formed the American Professional Football Conference (APFC) to improve footballing standards in the country. A month later, they formed the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and played a league with 14 teams. In 1922, they changed the name to the National Football League (NFL).

In 1960, a new professional league, the American Football League (AFL) started as a competition against the NFL. After six years, in 1966, the two leagues announced a merger that would take effect in 1970. During the four years between the announcement and the actual merger, the leagues started playing a Championship game which was called The Super Bowl. Since then, the two leagues have been recognized as two separate conferences within the same league, the NFL.

Participating teams

There are 32 teams in the NFL divided equally into two conferences: National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is further divided into 4 divisions: East, North, South, and West, with each division containing four teams.

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