American Football Guide
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picksheet/ - American football is a descendant of rugby and dates back to 1869. Most notably the rule changes were instituted by Walter Camp, considered the "Father of American Football".
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picksheet/ - American football is a descendant of rugby and dates back to 1869. Most notably the rule changes were instituted by Walter Camp, considered the "Father of American Football".
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Division: NFC East<br />
Founded: 1932<br />
Location: Landover, Maryland<br />
Colors: Burgundy, Gold and White<br />
Mascot: The name "Redskins" was in honor of the head coach in 1932 when the team was<br />
located in Boston. (William Dietz, who was of part-Sioux descent)<br />
Chicago Bears<br />
Division: NFC North<br />
Founded: 1919<br />
Location: Chicago, Illinois<br />
Colors: Navy Blue, Orange and White<br />
Mascot: Bear - Mighty beast of the forest. The helmet logo has a wishbone C on it to represent<br />
the city of Chicago<br />
Detroit Lions<br />
Division: NFC North<br />
Founded: 1930<br />
Location: Detroit, Michigan<br />
Colors: Honolulu Blue, Silver, and Black<br />
Mascot: Lion - King of the Jungle<br />
Green Bay Packers<br />
Division: NFC North<br />
Founded: 1919<br />
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin<br />
Colors: Dark Green, Gold, and White<br />
Mascot: Packers: The founder of the team (Curly Lambeau) solicited funds for uniforms from his<br />
employer, the Indian Packing Company when starting the team in 1919. He was given $500 for<br />
uniforms and equipment on the condition that the team be named for its<br />
sponsor. The distinctive letter G on the helmet stands for ―Green Bay.<br />
Minnesota Vikings<br />
Division: NFC North<br />
Founded: 1961<br />
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota<br />
Colors: Purple, Gold and White<br />
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