Walter Camp brought football to America in 1879.(Football in the USA) The NFL was founded on August 20, 1920, in Canton Ohio by Leo Lyons, Frank Nied, Doc Young, and Stan Cofall.(Past Time Sports) …show more content…
The first ever football game to be played was in 1869 between New Jersey vs Rugarts Queens-man.(NFL History by Decade) Before football was organized they played in a leather helmet.(Past Time Sports: History of the Football Helmet.) The football helmet is a piece of protective equipment used mainly in American football.(Past Time Sports: History of the Football Helmet.) It consists of a hard plastic shell with thick padding on the inside, a face mask made of one or more plastic-coated metal bars, and a chinstrap.(Past Time Sports: History of the Football Helmet.) Each position has a different type of face mask to balance protection and visibility, and some players add polycarbonate visors to their helmets, which are used to protect their eyes from glare and impacts.(Past Time Sports: History of the Football Helmet.) New helmets have been added to the league to prevent concussions.(Past Time Sports: History of the Football …show more content…
(NFL History by Decade.) The teams that make it to the Super Bowl are not permitted to play in the Pro Bowl to prevent injuries.(NFL History by Decade.)
The Pro Football Hall of Fame opened up in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter enshrinees.(History: Chronology) Every year at the end of the season they elect a certain amount of people to join the Hall of Fame.(History: Chronology) The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is an annual National Football League exhibition game that is held the weekend of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's induction ceremonies.(History: Chronology) When you get inducted in to the Hall of Fame you become one of the greatest to ever play the