American football

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”Father of American Football”

Brainguard helmet

Dartmouth's football team

Watch the highlights of the Sugar Bowl games from January 1946

See highlights of gridiron football games from October 27, 1956

For Students

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American football: Facts & Related Content

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Facts

Also Known As	the gridiron sport • gridiron football

Photos and Videos

”Father of American Football”

Dartmouth's football team

Lawrence Taylor

Brainguard helmet

Watch the highlights of the Sugar Bowl games from January 1946

See highlights of gridiron football games from October 27, 1956

Witness the victory of the New York Giants over the Green Bay Packers, November 19, 1944

Vince Lombardi smiles at reporters, while another man wearing a suit holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

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Key People

Jim Marshall

American football player

Len Dawson

American football player

John Riggins

American football player

Jim Langer

American football player

Herb Adderley

American football player

Fran Tarkenton

American football player

Frank Gifford

American football player and broadcaster

Joe Gibbs

American football coach

Dan Fouts

American football player

Tony Gonzalez

American football player

Paul Tagliabue

American football commissioner

Art Shell

American football player and coach

Don Maynard

American football player

Forrest Gregg

American football player and coach

Fritz Crisler

American football coach

Don Meredith

American football player and broadcaster

Y. A. Tittle

American football player

Jim Kelly

American football player

Tim Mara

American businessman

Paul Warfield

American football player

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American football players. Carry football, run, push, jump.

Football Frenzy

Bobby Riggs (bottom) and Billie Jean King during the "Battle of the Sexes" match at the Houston Astrodome, Texas, September 20, 1973. (tennis)

Sports Moments Nicknames Quiz

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Sports Quiz

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 16: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Super Bowl Quiz

American football players. Carry football, run, push, jump.

Football Frenzy

Rich Harden no. 40 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers. July 31, 2008 at Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 11-4. Major League Baseball (MLB).

Sports Firsts Through the Ages Quiz

Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning the Women's Singles final against Venus Williams of the United States on day 13 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (tennis, sports)

Great Moments in Sports Quiz

Assorted sports balls including a basketball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball and others.

American Sports Nicknames

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All Things Football

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