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Boston Yanks became the New York Bulldog
January 20, 1949
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Major Rule Changes 1949
January 11, 1949
3
Los Angeles Rams debut first modern helmet emblems in pro football
September 22, 1948
2
Major Rule Changes 1948
January 14, 1948
3
Major Rule Changes for 1947
April 3, 1947
2
Major Rule changes 1946
January 11, 1946
1
Major Rule Changes 1945
December 17, 1945
1
Coaching from the bench was legalized
April 20, 1944
0
NFL adopted free substitution
April 7, 1943
1
Major NFL Rule Changes 1942
April 1, 1942
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