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The Birth Of Rugby
Rugby is a game that is very similar to football and has a similar ball. Rugby has different rules and isn't as brutal as football.
(Trueman, Nigel. "RugbyFootballHistory.com." Rugby Football History. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2017.)
(Nauright, John. "Rugby." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 17 Mar. 2017. Web. 09 May 2017.) -
The Birth Of U.S. Football
Most versions of modern football are believed to have originated from England’s version of harpastum or rugby.
("A Brief History of the Game." History of Football. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 May 2017.) -
The First Football
At first it was like something between a bad basketball and an actual rugby ball. The football was made out of leather and was very hard.(I only know the year of the date)
(Daughters, Amy. "The Evolution of Football Equipment." Bleacher Report. Bleacher Report, 12 Apr. 2017. Web. 09 May 2017.) -
The NFL Started
The NFL is a very popular professional U.S. football league. It has 32 teams, each team to a different state. The NFL super bowl is a very popular event that happens every year.
("National Football League - NFL Definition - Sporting Charts." SportingCharts.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 May 2017.) -
The Merger
Longtime rivals, the NFL and the AFL, made the decision to merge leagues.They chose to merge because they were constantly competing for fans, coaches, and players.
("NFL and AFL Announce Merger." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 10 May 2017.) -
The First Super Bowl Game
The first super game was the Green Bay Packers against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Green Bay Packers won 35-10.
("Packers Beat Chiefs in First Super Bowl." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 10 May 2017.) -
Deflategate
New England Patriots deflated 11 of 12 game footballs to an advantage over the Indianapolis Colts. They got fined $1 million dollars and and they surrendered their first-round draft pick in 2016 and fourth-round pick in 2017.
("What Is Deflategate? A Definitive Guide." What Is Deflategate? A Definitive Guide - Your Team Cheats - The Definitive Guide to NFL Cheating. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2017.) -
Best Super Bowl Game Ever
The Super Bowl game in 2017 was one of the best Super Bowl game ever, according to my sources. The Atlanta Falcons were dominating the New England Patriots in the second quarter but the Falcons ended up winning in overtime after matching up the points in the fourth quarter.
