View Full Version : First NFL team
redbuck
07-17-2006, 11:52 AM
I'd assume this one's pretty obvious, but where was the first NFL team and what was its name?
Giants/Jets Legend
07-17-2006, 03:33 PM
Was it the Chicago Cardinals?
tdk1984
07-17-2006, 09:40 PM
Canton Bulldogs
redbuck
07-17-2006, 10:28 PM
Canton is right. Although the folks in Portsmouth OH claim they hold the honor.
webmaster
07-21-2006, 05:26 AM
The Canton Bulldogs (picture below)....
http://www.pigskin-fever.com/customavatars/Canton_bulldogs.jpg
....also still hold an NFL record - most consecutive games (25) without a loss, 1921-1923. They were featured in 1922 on this unique ad:
http://www.pigskin-fever.com/customavatars/1922_Canton_Bulldogs.gif
Sean
Seattle1
01-24-2007, 11:04 AM
Interesting how they lined the players up tallest to shortest in that photo.
ATLFalcons
01-24-2007, 05:35 PM
Interesting how they lined the players up tallest to shortest in that photo.
Just a nice little effect they put in.