American football: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	gridiron football • the gridiron sport

Photos and Videos

Jalen Hurts, wearing number 1 for the Philadelphia Eagles, winds up to throw a football during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs.

“Father of American Football”

Dartmouth's football team

Jim Thorpe in vintage football uniform stands on a field holding a football, preparing to demonstrate the drop kick technique.

George Halas, 1963

Lawrence Taylor

Watch the highlights of the Sugar Bowl games from January 1946

See highlights of gridiron football games from October 27, 1956

Witness the victory of the New York Giants over the Green Bay Packers, November 19, 1944

Vince Lombardi smiles at reporters, while another man wearing a suit holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Are football helmets doing enough to protect players?

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Topics

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Key People

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Jim Marshall

American football player

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Lamar Hunt

American sports executive

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John Riggins

American football player

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Tony Gonzalez

American football player

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Len Dawson

American football player

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Don Meredith

American football player and broadcaster

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Jim Langer

American football player

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Dan Fouts

American football player

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Tim Mara

American businessman

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Don Maynard

American football player

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Frank Gifford

American football player and broadcaster

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Bob Griese

American football player

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Fritz Crisler

American football coach

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Jim Kelly

American football player

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Joe Gibbs

American football coach

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Y. A. Tittle

American football player

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Forrest Gregg

American football player and coach

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Fran Tarkenton

American football player

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Paul Warfield

American football player

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Art Shell

American football player and coach

Rugby players on team, France.

All Things Football

Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning the Women's Singles final against Venus Williams of the United States on day 13 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (tennis, sports)

Great Moments in Sports Quiz

Assorted sports balls including a basketball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball and others.

American Sports Nicknames

Bobby Riggs (bottom) and Billie Jean King during the "Battle of the Sexes" match at the Houston Astrodome, Texas, September 20, 1973. (tennis)

Sports Moments Nicknames Quiz

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Sports Quiz

American football players. Carry football, run, push, jump.

Football Frenzy

American football players. Carry football, run, push, jump.

Football Frenzy

Rich Harden no. 40 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers. July 31, 2008 at Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 11-4. Major League Baseball (MLB).

Sports Firsts Through the Ages Quiz

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 16: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Super Bowl Quiz