History of american football for kids

10 facts about american football

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American football (referred to as football in the United States and also known as gridiron) is a sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end.

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SHORT HISTORY

  • American football evolved from two sports that are popular in many parts of the world: soccer and rugby.
  • However, it lacked standardized