Highlights of the NFL's first decade

January 25, 2018 — 7:53pm

National Football League: The first decade

1920: American Professional Football Association formed in Canton, Ohio, with 14 teams: Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Tigers, Dayton Triangles, Akron Pros, Rochester Jeffersons, Rock Island Independents, Muncie Flyers, Decatur Staleys, Chicago Cardinals, Buffalo All-Americans, Chicago Tigers, Columbus Panhandlers, Detroit Heralds and Hammond Pros.

1921: League adds eight teams, including Green Bay Packers.

1922: APFA becomes the National Football League. Chicago Staleys become the Chicago Bears.

1925: Five new franchises admitted, including the New York Giants.

1926: Duluth Eskimos, featuring Ernie Nevers, joined NFL

1928: Nevers retired from pro football and Duluth was disbanded. NFL reduced to 10 teams

1929: Nevers returned to the NFL with the Chicago Cardinals. He rushed for six TDs and four PATs in a 40-6 victory over the Bears. His 40 points in one game remains an NFL record.

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