How did people come up with the game of american football?
Football was derived from Rugby. It was started in 1879 with rules instituted by Walter Camp, player and coach at Yale University.
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What is the highest level girls can play American football?
The National Women's Football Association is a full contact f...
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What takes more skill baseball or American football?
In football you must have strength, speed, smarts, intelligen...
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How many centimeters long is an American football field?
Including the end zones, the field is 120 Yards which equals ...
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What famous american football player wore number 6?
Warren McVea with the Cheifs of the AFC West wore number 6. C...
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Will an american football explode on an airplane?
No, a football would not explode on an airplane. I'm sure foo...
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Who invented American football?
Lamar Hunt 1932-2006 Longtime Chiefs owner, forefather of mod...
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What year does American football date back to?
History of American football can be traced to early versions ...
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What year did President Kennedy meet with the all American football team?
The All-America Football Conference (AAFC) was a professional...
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What famous american football player wore number 6?
Warren McVea with the Cheifs of the AFC West wore number 6. C...
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How many centimeters long is an American football field?
Including the end zones, the field is 120 Yards which equals ...
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Who was the first African American to play professional football?
William (Pudge) Heffelfinger's pro debut in was in 1892. He w...
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What cam first rugby or american football?
Rugby was created in 1823 while football was created in 1876....
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Why was American football called football?
American football is several major divergences from rugby foo...
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What year does American football date back to?
History of American football can be traced to early versions ...
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What American football teams have had a perfect season?
Only one team has played a complete perfect season (both play...
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Why was American football called football?
American football is several major divergences from rugby foo...
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When was American football created?
In 1823 rugby originated in England. It was introduced to the...
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What year did the american football league start?
The American Football League (AFL) was a major professional f...
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Who invented American football?
Lamar Hunt 1932-2006 Longtime Chiefs owner, forefather of mod...
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When did the 49ers join the american football conference?
The 49ers began play in 1946 as a charter member of the All-A...
About Rugby
Rugby football is a style of football that originated from Rugby School in the United Kingdom. It is seen most prominently in two current sports, rugby league and rugby union, and has influenced the development of others such as American football, Canadian football and Australian rules football.





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