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The NFL is created. Jim Thorpe named first president...
The NFL is created. Jim Thorpe named first president...
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September 19, 1920
THE DETROIT SUNDAY NEWS, September 19, 1920
* NFL created
* National Football League
* Jim Thorpe named president
Page 2 of the sport's section has a very significant--albeit modestly presented--report on the founding of the National Football League, headed: "THORPE TO HEAD 'PRO GRIDDERS' " and "Becomes President of First Foot Ball Organization". The report is datelined "Canton, Ohio, Sept. 18", & begins: "Jim Thorpe, famous Indian football player and coach of the Canton Bulldogs, a local professional team, has been chosen head of the American Professional Football Association, the only professional football organization in the cuntry (sic)...". The report concludes with an interesting line: "...A decision was reached to refrain from luring players out of college for the professional game."
Obviously a humble beginning for a league that has become a major business, and a sport with a tremendous audience. The book "Kane's Famous First Facts" notes that the first: "Football association (professional) was the American Professional Football Association, formed in Canton, Ohio, on September 17, 1920, by eleven clubs representing the following cities...".
Complete in 60+ pages, light toning, some margin tears and a few archival mends, otherwise nice condition. Should be handled with care.
Category: The 20th Century
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