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American Football:
The first person paid to play football was William Heffelfinger also called Pudge; he was paid 500 dollars in 1892 to play for Allegheny against Pittsburgh. Of course American Football started earlier than this. Football type games had been around for many years in Europe and in the Americas, but each area had its own set of rules as limited as they might be, often the rules and even the name of the game varied from school to school. In the early days it was often just called mob-ball, because it was usually a lot of people on the field just trying to move the ball into the end zone. Because the game was so rife with injury many colleges began to ban it, but as they did so it gained popularity in prep schools. By the mid 1800s inflatable balls were being manufactured and in wide spread use. In those days it was more running or kicking, looking very similar to a rugby game. But the big change came from Walter Camp, also known as the Father of American Football, he helped create many rule changes to differentiate the game and make the rules uniform. Throughout his life he wrote books and articles and gave lectures about the game he loved so much. Football became one of the most popular sports drawing in large crowds where everyone could play and enjoy the game, even Santa Claus Playing Football.
NFL:
The NFL was formed in 1922; it was previously called the American Professional Football Association, which had been started in 1920. Then in 1959 a Texas oilman named Lamar Hunt tried to buy one of the Chicago teams and failed, after which he tried to get the NFL to create expansion teams and to start one of them in his city of Dallas, Texas. The NFL rejected this idea wanting to stay with the 12 teams they had in the league. After this failure Lamar came up with the idea of forming a new league. Having convinced other wealthy businessmen to start teams the new league was official in August 1959 and called the American Football League or AFL. Merger talks between the two leagues began in 1966, but they were not fully merged until 1970.
Sports Ornaments:
There are all kinds of football decorations and ornaments for the football fan to use and enjoy, from the Collegiate Football Star to Football Moms Sports Christmas Ornaments. Most people enjoy decorating their Christmas Trees Artificial with their favorite types of ornaments, whither Angel Ornaments or Sports Ornaments and everything in between. There are ornaments for children such as the African American Football Gifts For Boys or even for the child who will grow up to be Our Next Pro Quarterback.
Playing the Game:
As with most games the object is to finish with more points than your opponent. A game of football is broken up into 4 quarters each lasting 15 minutes, two quarters make a half, and at the end of the first half is the halftime break. So while the actual game play is roughly one hour, the game can take several hours to play. The football field where the game is played is 120 yards long, including ten yards for the end zone at either end. The end zone is where the scoring takes place, the object is to get the ball into the other teams end zone, either by running or throwing.
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Thurman Munson Autographed Ball - 1970's $2539.21 Thurman Munson Autographed Ball - 1970's This is a 1970's New York Yankees team autographed Official Amrerican League baseball. The ball includes an autograph of Deceased Yankees captain Thurman Munson. This comes with a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. |
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Joe Flaco Signed Official Nfl Ball $233.79 Joe Flaco Signed Official Nfl Ball JOE FLACCO SIGNED OFFICIAL NFL FOOTBALLJOE FLACCO HAND SIGNED OFFICIAL NFL WILSON GAME FOOTBALL.THE FOOTBALL AND AUTOGRAPH ARE IN MINT CONDITION. JOE SIGNED THE BALL IN SILVER PAINT PEN.JOE IS THE SUPER STAR QB FOR THE RAVENS. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS COOL PIECE!THE BALL COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY, PICTURE OF JOE SIGNING, AND A HOLOGRAM.NO DOUBT WHEN IT COMES TO AUTHENTICITY!!! |
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Tim Tebow Hand Signed Official NFL Football $425 Tim Tebow Hand Signed Official NFL Football Tim Tebow Foot Ball |
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Wilson Official NFL Football - Goodell $114.55 Wilson Official NFL Football - Goodell Get the top of the line leather game ball! Features include: top quality leather cover, patented 3-ply VPU bladder, 3 layers of lining that are hand stitched to the football panels to allow the ball to maintain it's shape. This is the perfect ball for the serious fan or collector. Product enhancements by the product manufacturer may result in the item(s) being slightly different than they appear in the images posted. |
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Roy White Autographed Ball - Â $71.7 Roy White Autographed Ball - Â This is an official Major League Baseball autographed by 1970's New York Yankees Roy White. Comes with a certificate of authenticity . |
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1979 Buccaneers Hand Signed Official NFL Football $250.5 1979 Buccaneers Hand Signed Official NFL Football This Official NFL Game Football (Wilson Model F1000) has been hand signed by Lee Roy Selmon, Tom McHale, Parnell Dickinson, Mark Carrier, Mark Cotney and Harold Hart. The football will include a Certificate of Authenticity from VIP Memorabilia with matching holograms on the ball and COA. |
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Brian Brohm Signed Nfl Ball $233.79 Brian Brohm Signed Nfl Ball BRIAN BROHM AUTOGRAPHED NFL FOOTBALLBrian Brohm hand signed official Wilson NFL Football. The football is signed by the up and coming quarterback out of Louisville. Brian is projected to be a first round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. The football and autograph are in mint condition. The football comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Holograms, and a picture Brian signing. |
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1970's Era Candy Bag: 1 Count $9.95 1970's Era Candy Bag: 1 Count Treat yourself to the old-fashioned candy you enjoyed as a child or surprise your childhood friend with this nostalgic gift bag filled with favorite candies from the 1970s. Each bag may include: Chewy Lemonhead, Razzles, Smarties, Candy Necklace, Tootsie Roll, Laffy Taffy, Necco Wafer, RainBlo gum, Gobstoppers, Pixy Stick, Fun Dip, Atomic Fire Ball and Blow Pop.Each paper candy bag is 7 inches tall.Allergens: May contain Peanuts, nuts, wheat, eggs and soy. |
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Brandon Jacobs Nfl Ball New York Giants $174.18 Brandon Jacobs Nfl Ball New York Giants BRANDON JACOBS HAND SIGNED NFL FOOTBALLTHIS IS A HAND SIGNED BRANDON JACOBS OFFICIAL WILSON NFL GAME BALL.BRANDON IS A SUPER BOWL CHAMP AND ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC RUNNING BACKS IN THE GAME TODAY.THE BALL COMES WITH A PICTURE OF BRANDON SIGNING.DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS PIECE.!!! |
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Bo Jackson signed Official NFL New Duke Football $267.7 Bo Jackson signed Official NFL New Duke Football BO JACKSON SIGNED OFFICIAL NFL FOOTBALLA HAND SIGNED BO JACKSON OFFICIAL NFL WILSON GAME BALL.THE BALL IS THE SAME KIND OF FOOTBALL THE PROS USE ON THE FIELD. THE FOOTBALL AND THE AUTOGRAPH ARE IN MINT CONDITION. BO IS THE DUAL SPORT WONDER, A HEISMAN WINNER, AND A RAIDER GREAT.THE BALL COMES WITH THE TRISTAR HOLOGRAM, TRISTAR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. |
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Billy "White Shoes" Johnson Hand Signed Official NFL Football $125.25 Billy "White Shoes" Johnson Hand Signed Official NFL Football This Official NFL Game Football (Wilson Model F1000) has been hand signed by Billy White Shoes Johnson. The football will include a Certificate of Authenticity from VIP Memorabilia with matching holograms on the ball and COA. |
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Wilson Official NFL Autograph Football with One White Panel $102.81 Wilson Official NFL Autograph Football with One White Panel This official size ball is for the serious fan or collector for individual or team autographs. This ball features: 1 smooth white panel that is ideal for autographs and 3 genuine leather panels. For clear and long lasting autographs, we recommend using a Sharpie marker. |
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Wilson Official NFL Autograph Football with Three White Panels $78.06 Wilson Official NFL Autograph Football with Three White Panels This official size ball is for the serious fan or collector for individual or team autographs. This ball features: 3 smooth white panels that are ideal for autographs and 1 genuine leather panel. For clear and long lasting autographs, we recommend using a Sharpie marker. |
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Priest Holmes Autographed Ball $282 Priest Holmes Autographed Ball Signed Official NFL Football |
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Gale Sayers Autographed Ball $202 Gale Sayers Autographed Ball Signed Official NFL Football (Slight Fading) |
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Shag Wig(1970's) $24.99 Shag Wig(1970's) |
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1970's Pure Gold $9.99 1970's Pure Gold |
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Madden NFL 08: Prima Official Game Guide $3.95 Over 180 in-depth play breakdowns will have your game on overload. - In-depth coverage of each NFL team. - Super pass route combinations to shred the defense. - Powerful online play strategies to make you more competitive than ever. - Unleash the Hit Stick 2.0 to stop ball carriers in their tracks. - Stats and analysis for Fantasy Football picks. |
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RFK Stadium 1970's $9.99 RFK Stadium 1970's - Photo |
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Jim Kelly signed NFL Game Ball $275.54 Jim Kelly signed NFL Game Ball Jim Kelly signed NFL Game Ball. Jim Kelly has a reputation for avoiding official signing sessions, so pieces like this are hard to find. All items sold by Sportsmemorabilia.com are guaranteed authentic. Only a small number of these pieces were created, and each one comes with a numbered hologram. This athlete's consistent performance makes him one of the best players out there We stand behind the quality of all pieces on our site, and each one has been evaluated by our customer care staff. items like this tend to appreciate in value, making it a good bet for any collection. Guaranteed signature quality. |
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Tristar Productions I0021794 Colt McCoy Autographed Official NFL Football $308 Colt had a spectacular career playing for the Longhorns becoming the most successfull starting quarterback in NCAA history with 45 wins. He looks to produce the same results now playing for the Cleveland Browns. Colt has signed this Official NFL football and each ball includes an individually numbered tamper evident hologram from TriStar guaranteeing its authenticity. |
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Warren Moon Autographed Ball $202 Warren Moon Autographed Ball Signed Official Super Bowl XXX NFL Football (Slight Fading) |
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Steve Young, Autographed Official Wilson NFL Game Football $336.92 A great collector's piece for any Steve Young NFL San Francisco 49ers fan. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with this Autographed Ball. To see a complete listing of display cases that we offer, click here. |
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NFL Ball Cap Ornament-Steelers $15 NFL Ball Cap Ornament-Steelers NFL Ball Cap Ornament-Steelers |
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NFL Ball Cap Ornament-Redskins $15 NFL Ball Cap Ornament-Redskins NFL Ball Cap Ornament-Redskins |
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1970's Dancing Graphics $19.99 1970's Dancing Graphics - Premium Poster |
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1970's Family Cycling $19.99 1970's Family Cycling - Premium Poster |
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1970's Trompeloeil Knitwear $19.99 1970's Trompeloeil Knitwear - Premium Poster |
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Roger Staubach signed NFL Game Ball $299.99 Roger Staubach signed NFL Game Ball Roger Staubach signed NFL Game Ball. Roger Staubach was the Heisman Trophy winner as a junior at Navy in 1963, led the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles. item like this traditionally increase in value, making it a good buy. Roger Staubach is notoriously reluctant to do official signings, making this piece a real gem. This athlete's consistent performance makes him one of the best players out there We provide authentic certificates of authenticity for all pieces on our site. Each piece in this edition comes with a SportsMemorabilia.com numbered hologram to certify authenticity. Superb autograph quality. We love sports, and we go out of our way to make sure all items we sell our of the highest possible quality. |
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Wilson® F1000 Official NFL® Leather Game Football (Commissioner Paul Tagliabue) $89.95 This is a top of the line leather game ball designed for the highest level of competitive play. Perfect for the elite player, or a great ball for the serious fan or collector. This is an authentic, ON FIELD Wilson® NFL® Game Ball. Wilson Sporting Goods Company has been the official supplier of NFL Game Balls since 1941 when George Halas brought Wilson Sporting Goods and the NFL together. Made in the USA since 1955 by skilled craftsmen, Wilson Game Footballs are used by every major football league.Designed for the serious competitor/professional!Commissioner Paul Tagliabue signature stamp (Tagliabue was commissioner from 1990-2005)Genuine hand sewn leather Exclusive Wilson® NFL® leather with Tanned in Tack® for professional grip3-ply VPU bladder for maximum durability and air retentionDouble lacedProfessional patternOfficial size and weightHand-crafted in the U.S.A.Note: This football does not have "The Duke" stamp. |
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Adalius Thomas Autographed Ball $291.55 Adalius Thomas Autographed Ball Adalius Thomas Autographed Official NFL Game Football Every signed product comes fully certified with a Certificate of Authenticity. |
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Doug Flutie Signed Ball $291.55 Doug Flutie Signed Ball Doug Flutie Autographed Official NFL Football Every signed product comes fully certified with a Certificate of Authenticity. |
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The Astrodome, Houston, Texas, 1970's $19.99 The Astrodome, Houston, Texas, 1970's - Premium Poster |