Timeline Template of Football History
A Historical Timeline
Timeline Template of Football History
A Historical Timeline
1869
1892
1929
1936
1939
Rutgers and Princeton played what was billed as the first college football game.
William Heffelfinger was paid $500 dollars to play in a game and became the first player to be paid.
The Baltimore Colts defeated the New York Giants 23 to 17 in sudden death overtime and is known as the greatest game ever played.
The first NFL draft took place
The first televised game broadcast took place.
RESOURCES
Henninger, Brian. “The History Of American Football.” Dynasty Sports & Framing, www.shopdynastysports.com/blogs/news/the-history-of-american-football.
“Pro Football Hall of Fame.” Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site, www.profootballhof.com/football-history/birth-of-pro-football/.
Staff, History. “Who Invented Football?” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 25 Sept. 2013, www.history.com/news/who-invented-football.
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Caden O'Keefe /Quintin McDowell