History of American Football
Equipment Needed
- Helmet
- Cleats
- Shoulder pads
- Knee and hip pads
- Mouth guard
Miscellaneous
- Originated in the United States
- NFL founded in 1922
- NFL and CFL
- Influenced by rugby
- Based on rugby football
Safety Concerns
Playing can result in:
- Concussions
- Broken bones
- Brain diseases
Famous Players
- Jerry Rice
- Mean Joe Greene
- Walter Payton
- The Fridge
- Antonio Brown
- Brett Favre
- Peyton Manning
- Steve Young
- Joe Namath