Thirteen Interesting Facts About The N F L

The NFL is the most prestigious football league in America. It consists of thirty two teams which are divided into two conferences. The conferences of the NFL are the AFC (American Football Conference) and NFC (National Football Conference).

American football has generated lots of fans and supporters especially in the NFL. This league has so much history and interesting facts. Perhaps you should read this article to know more about the sport and the league.

• The NFL started with just 11 teams in 1920. It started with the name of American Professional Football Association and it was later called American Professional Football League in 1921. But then it changed its name to its current name which is NFL in 1922.

• The uniform numbers of each player are determined by position. Unlike in other sports such as basketball, each number has its own specific purpose so that the officials and fans could easily identify the function of each player.

• Illegal substance is not allowed in this sport. Some individuals would often think that this sport would require illegal substances such as steroids for the players; however, those drugs and substances are not allowed in the league. There are penalties for a certain player if he is tested positive with such substances.

• There was never an overtime game in Super Bowl history and there was also no game of such an event that was scoreless at halftime.

• The Super Bowl is not just the championship series for the NFL. It is the most watched television broadcast. There are festivities and performances by popular celebrities during the halftime and pre-game. The broadcast of this game is also known for its expensive commercial and advertising airtimes.

• Chuck Howley was the only MVP winner that came from a losing team. He was also the first defensive player to have won the award.

• John Madden was an excellent coach for the Raiders before he became a broadcaster and a famous celebrity. He was one of the persons responsible for making the franchise successful. He executed some of the most thrilling moments in football history.

• American football had its concept from the earlier versions of rugby football and association football which were started in the United Kingdom during the 19th century.

• Bart Starr was the first to win two Super Bowl MVPs in 1967 and 1968 but it was Ottis Anderson who won the first Pete Rozelle trophy as a recognition for his being an MVP in the Super bowl. The current MVP trophy is named after Pete Rozelle, the former NFL commissioner. This trophy was given to Anderson during Super Bowl XXV in 1990.

• Larry Brown Jr. was the first cornerback to win the MVP at Super Bowl and was also the first defensive back to win the prestigious award since 1973.

• Miami and New Orleans are the cities or regions that have hosted the Super Bowl nine times and they are the leader in terms of hosting the prestigious event.

• Teams that have won the coin toss in the Super Bowl are 22-21 overall, but it has been 3-10 for the last 13 years.

• Throughout the years in Super Bowl, majority of the MVPs were quarterbacks. The quarterbacks have won 22 MVP awards followed by 7 of the running backs.