The National Football League began in 1919 with a dozen franchises; now it has 32 teams in almost every major market across the nation. This living history of the NFL traces the sport back to its amateur roots, and describes the growth of pro football, decade by decade. Special features cover the players, owners, coaches, championship games, draft, and media. Fully illustrated with archival photographs, many rare, as well as images of memorabilia from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this unique volume also contains removable facsimile reproductions of documents of historic importance. Presented in an attractive slipcase, The Official Treasures of the National Football League is a must-have for every football fan.
Fully authorized and produced in partnership with the National Football League and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.