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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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Coach Art Shell Wins His First Game
October 9, 1989
Art Shell, the head coach of the Oakland Raiders leads his team to a 14-7 victory over the New York Jets in his first game as the Raiders head coach.
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Phoenix Cardinals Play 1st Regular-Season NFL Game
September 4, 1988
The NFL Cardinals played their first game as the Phoenix Cardinals against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, they finished the season with a 7-9 win loss record.
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NFL “Deal of the Decade” Trade
October 31, 1987
In a three-team trade involving 10 players and/or draft choices, the Rams traded Eric Dickerson to the Colts for six draft choices and two players.
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Walter Payton Sets NFL Record
September 20, 1987
Chicago Bear legend Walter Payton scored an NFL record 107th rushing touchdown, breaking Jim Brown's record.
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NFL Running Back Earl Campbell Retires
August 18, 1987
Running back Earl Campbell of the New Orleans Saints retired at age 31 after nine seasons in pro football.
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Dickerson Sets NFL Overtime Record
October 5, 1986
In a game against the Bucs, running back Eric Dickerson ran for an overtime-record 42-yard touchdown as the Rams defeat the Buccaneers 26-20.
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Bears Win in the American Bowl in London
August 3, 1986
While NFL highlights were shown on television in Great Britain starting in 1982, the game was the first chance fans of the league had to see the sport played on British soil. 
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Payton Becomes Rushing Leader
October 7, 1984
Running back Walter Payton past Jim Brown as the all-time rushing leader he did it on a run in third quarter of the Bears' victory over New Orleans.
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High Scoring Monday Night Football
October 17, 1983
In the highest scoring game in Monday night football history, Green Bay beat Washington 48-47 in Lambeau Field.
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Fouts Throws For 300 Yards Again
October 25, 1979
San Diego quarterback Dan Fouts throws for 303 yards at Oakland, by throwing 300+ yards for the fourth straight game he set an NFL record.
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