This Day in The NFL

Major Rule Changes for 1940

January 11, 1940 50

The 1940 NFL draf

December 9, 1939 55

Chaos in the Air: Philly and Boston Combine for NFL-Record 11 Interceptions

November 3, 1935 39

Thanksgiving Tradition Begins: Lions Host Bears in First National NFL Broadcast

November 29, 1934 44

Lions Make History: Detroit Wins First NFL Game in 1934 Debut

September 23, 1934 42

Cliff Battles Makes History: First NFL Player to Rush for 200 Yards

October 8, 1933 41

Indoor NFL Finale: Bears Beat Spartans 9–0 in 1932 Championship Classic

December 18, 1932 41

Ernie Nevers Makes History: NFL-Record 40 Points in 1929 Cardinals Win

November 28, 1929 48

Legend Born: Otto Graham Arrives, Future Champion QB of the Browns

December 6, 1921 41

NFL’s First Games: Triangles and Independents Make History on Oct. 3, 1920

October 3, 1920 40