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      • American football is the version of the sport of football that evolved from English rugby and soccer (association football). American football, played with 11 on each side, originated in North America, primarily in the United States, where it eventually became the country’s leading spectator sport.
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  2. While the game between Rutgers and Brown is commonly considered the first American football game, several years prior in 1862, the Oneida Football Club formed as the oldest known football club in the United States. The team consisted of graduates of Boston's elite preparatory schools and played from 1862 to 1865.

  3. American football is the version of the sport of football that evolved from English rugby and soccer (association football). American football, played with 11 on each side, originated in North America, primarily in the United States, where it eventually became the country’s leading spectator sport.

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  4. Jan 24, 2024 · American Football History Summary; American Football History Timeline. 1869; 1900s – 1910s; 1920s; 1930s – 1940s; 1950s – 1960s; 1970s; 1980s – 1990s; 2000s – 2010s; 2020s; FAQ. Who invented American Football? How did American Football become so popular? Where did American Football originate?

  5. The origin of professional football can be traced back to 1892, with Pudge Heffelfinger 's $500 ($ 16,956 in 2023 dollars) contract to play in a game for the Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club. In 1920 the American Professional Football Association was formed.

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