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HISTORY

History of the NFL

From the birth of professional football through New England's victory in Super Bowl XXXVIII, follow the growth and development of the NFL each decade.

This Date in NFL History

May 11, 1971 — Bills defensive end Ron McDole, a starter since 1963, was traded to the Washington Redskins for an undisclosed draft choice.

NFL Legends

NFL players have been entertaining fans on Sundays for more than 85 years. Find out which players are truly the best of the best:

Team History

The Chicago Bears are one of only two charter members of the National Football League still in existence. Learn the history behind all 32 teams.

Historical Standings

A season-by-season look at the final regular season standings and playoff results.

The Record Book

Check out the record book and annual league leaders in every major statistical category since the NFL began keeping statistics in 1932.

Super Bowl

The NFL's ultimate game has brought fans some of the greatest memories from Joe Namath in Super Bowl III to Hines Ward in Super Bowl XL.

NFL Draft History

The history of the NFL is reflected in the history of the college draft. Since 1936, what happened in the draft room would set the stage for what happened on the gridiron, shaping the destiny of teams for years to come.