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One of the most popular sports in the United States, American football attracts millions of spectators annually. It’s championship game, the Super Bowl, pulls in consistently high ratings and viewership—2018’s game averaged more than 100 million viewers worldwide. Originally based on rugby, the game has evolved over decades into the sport it is today.

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John Elway Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
August 8, 2004
John Elway, Super Bowl MVP and two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Denver Broncos, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 8, 2004
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Emmitt Smith Run Past Walter Payton
October 27, 2002
Dallas running back Emmitt Smith rushed for 109 yards to pass the Bears Walter Payton as the NFL's all-time rushing leader.
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Jerry Rice Passes Walter Payton in Yards
September 29, 2002
Wide receiver Jerry Rice gets 151 yards from scrimmage, bringing his total to 21,281 to pass Walter Payton as the all-time leader in total yards from scrimmage.
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Corey Dillon Sets NFL Rushing Record
October 22, 2000
Corey Dillon rushed for 278 yards on 22 carries in a Cincinnati victory over Denver to break Walter Payton's single-game rushing record.
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Dan Marino’s #13 Jersey is Retired
September 17, 2000
The Miami Dolphins retire the uniform number 13 for Dan Marino, the quarterback led the Dolphins for 17 NFL seasons.
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Brett Favre Re-Signs With Green Bay
July 25, 1997
MFL quarterback Brett Favre, re-signs with Green Bay Packers for a reported $50M for seven years.
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Ravens First NFL Game in Baltimore
September 1, 1996
The NFL returned to Baltimore as the Ravens coached by Ted Marchibroda took the field at Memorial Stadium and defeated the Oakland Raiders.
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Jacksonville Jaguars Play Their First NFL Game
September 3, 1995
The Jaguars played its first regular season game at home , they suffered a 10–3 loss against the Houston Oilers.
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Kickoff Return Career Record Set
October 23, 1994
Detroit Lions Mel Gray passed Ron Smith to become the all-time NFL leader in kickoff return yards.
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Number 56 Jersey Retired by the New York Giants
October 10, 1994
Lawrence Taylor had his No. 56 jersey retired by the New York Giants, the team he led to two Super Bowl victories in 13 seasons.
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