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 BUFFALO BILLS SNAPBACK HAT CAP RETRO NFL  US $21.99
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 GREEN BAY PACKERS RETRO BEANIE KNIT HAT NFL US $13.99
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 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS RETRO BEANIE KNIT HAT NFL US $13.99
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 CAROLINA PANTHERS RETRO SNAPBACK CAP HAT NFL US $21.99
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Nfl Films To Celebrate The 50Th Anniversary Of The Afl
Airing every Wednesday at 8:00pm eastern, the programming gives insight to the unique brand of football and the originality of the AFL member clubs. Footage of the AFL is courtesy of NFL Films, which chronicled and documented the league from 1960-1969.
What most people don't realize is that the AFL helped change the way all sports are played. You see before Michael Jordan was sticking his tongue out while gliding through the air, before Tiger Woods fist pump when sinking the winning putt, before all the touchdown dances seen in every football game today. There was no celebration after a big moment it was considered disrespectful to your opponent because sports were considered a gentlemen's game.
That all changed with the birth of the AFL. The AFL started when league founder Lamar Hunt, was turned down by the NFL when he tried to purchase an NFL team. Distraught over not being able to purchase a team while flying on a plane the idea hit him. Through lots of hard work he put together a league of eight teams and set out to prove he could build a league to rival the mighty NFL. The eight teams were the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Dallas Texans, Boston Patriots, New York Titans, Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Oilers.
While the league started off with hardly anyone attending games, it soon picked up momentum when people began to see the flamboyant style of play. Guys were high fiving each other on the field, Joe Namath, quarterback for the New York Jets was attired in fur coats on the sidelines, it was fun and seats quickly started to fill up.
While the league was fun to watch because of all the ethusiasm the players exhibited, it wasn't just a showboat league. The AFL had many talented players that ended up being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, legends like, Fred Biletnikoff, Willie Brown, Bob Griese, Larry Little, O.J. Simpson, Gene Upshaw, and Art Shell. Even my nine and four year old sons know the name John Madden, not because they watched him coach the Oakland Raiders, but because of his video game that they love to play. Not only did the AFL revolutionized Pro Football but it made buying merchandise of your favorite team a more common thing back then and even now.
The AFL eventually merged with the NFL in 1970 and helped shape the league we know today. While some teams are still in the same location since their inaugural AFL season, some have changed names or locations. The Dallas Texans are now the Kansas City Chiefs, the Boston Patriots adopted a region and paly as the New England Patriots today, The New York Titans changed their name to the New York Jets, their home, Shea Stadium in close proximety to the busy airports of New York and the Houston Oilers moved northeast to become the Tennessee Titans.
During the course of the 2009-10 NFL season, the eight original teams of the AFL will wear their old retro uniforms when they play against each other in honor of the AFL's 50th anniversary. While some of the uniforms are probably the worst thing seen since the 1960's Batman and Robin with Adam West. It shows how far football has come.
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Baltimore Ravens Retro NFL Bobblehead Forever Collectibles $28.38 Baltimore Ravens Retro NFL Bobblehead Forever Collectibles Baltimore Ravens Retro NFL Bobblehead Forever Collectibles. This item comes fully certified with a certificate of authenticity from an approved SportsMemorabilia.com vendor and is backed by the SportsMemorabilia.com authenticity guarantee. |
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GameWear NFL Leather Classic Wristband - Retro 61-73- Chargers $8.5 GameWear NFL Leather Classic Wristband - Retro 61-73- Chargers Leather GameWear NFL Football Classic Wristband- Retro 61-73- Chargers |
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Atlanta Falcons NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Atlanta Falcons NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Baltimore Ravens NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Baltimore Ravens NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Chicago Bears NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Chicago Bears NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Denver Broncos NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Denver Broncos NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Indianapolis Colts NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Indianapolis Colts NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Oakland Raiders NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Oakland Raiders NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Tennessee Titans NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Tennessee Titans NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Dallas Cowboys NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Dallas Cowboys NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Cincinnati Bengals NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Cincinnati Bengals NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Miami Dolphins NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Miami Dolphins NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Minnesota Vikings NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Minnesota Vikings NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Philadelphia Eagles NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Philadelphia Eagles NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Washington Redskins NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head $18.99 Washington Redskins NFL Vintage Retro Bobble Head This limited edition NFL Retro Bobble Head is made of a high quality resin that gives it the feel of vintage ceramic with incredible detail. This high quality throwback bobble measures approximately 8 inches tall and is the perfect gift for fans of any age. Manufactured by Forever Collectibles and officially licensed by the NFL. |
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IWDSC 0193622592 11oz. Retro Ceramic NFL Dallas Cowboys Retro Mug $21.23 NFL Dallas Cowboys 11oz Retro Ceramic Mug. Dimensions: 3.75 H x 4.75 W x 3.25 D. Many designs available match your personal style. Material: Ceramic. |
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San Diego Chargers Retro NFL Snapback Hat $39.48 This San Diego Chargers Retro NFL Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam colorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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Chicago Bears Retro NFL Snapback Hat $39.48 This Chicago Bears Retro NFL Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam colorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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New York Giants Retro NFL Snapback Hat $38.44 This New York Giants Retro NFL Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam colorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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Green Bay Packers Retro NFL Snapback Hat $40.52 This Green Bay Packers Retro NFL Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam colorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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Cleveland Browns Retro NFL Snapback Hat $38.44 This Cleveland Browns Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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Cincinnati Bengals Retro NFL Snapback Hat $38.44 This Cincinnati Bengals Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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Arizona Cardinals Retro NFL Snapback Hat $38.44 This Arizona Cardinals Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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New Orleans Saints Retro NFL Snapback Hat $40.52 This New Orleans Saints Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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New England Patriots Retro NFL Snapback Hat $40.52 This New England Patriots Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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Minnesota Vikings Retro NFL Snapback Hat $38.44 This Minnesota Vikings Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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Kansas City Chiefs Retro NFL Snapback Hat $42.6 This Kansas City Chiefs Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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Houston Texans Retro NFL Snapback Hat $39.48 This Houston Texans Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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Washington Redskins Retro NFL Snapback Hat $38.44 This Washington Redskins Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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San Francisco 49ers Retro NFL Snapback Hat $38.44 This San Francisco 49ers Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |
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Pittsburg Steelers Retro NFL Snapback Hat $40.52 This Pittsburgh Steelers Retro Snapback Hat brings back the 'old school' feeling of NFL hats. This officially licensed hat features a large embroidered team name on the front and a team logo embroidered on the back.Made by GIII SportsStyle: Retro snapback capMaterials: 100-percent cottonTeam ColorsOfficially licensed by the NFLFeatures team name embroidered across the front of the hatTeam logo embroidered on the back middle of hatAdjustable by snaps in backOne size fits most |