The History of Football The History of Football and Famous Football and Famous Football PlayersPlayers

By Jack CulverBy Jack Culver

Football is one of the only sports to be played in Football is one of the only sports to be played in one country.one country.

Here is a little bit of the history of football.Here is a little bit of the history of football.

OriginOrigin

American football is related to rugby football. American football was a result of many changes from rugby in the late 19th century.

Walter Camp

Walter Camp was known as the “Father of American Football”. He was a football player, coach, and sports writer.

TeamsTeams

There are 32 There are 32 teams in the NFL. teams in the NFL.

•16 in the AFC.16 in the AFC.

•16 in the NFC.16 in the NFC.

PossessionsPossessions

There are three There are three different types of different types of possessions:possessions:

•Offense Offense

•DefenseDefense

•Special TeamsSpecial Teams

The dangers of football are very high.The dangers of football are very high.

You are at risk of concussion, paralysis, and You are at risk of concussion, paralysis, and broken limbs.broken limbs.

Dangerous hitDangerous hit

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ProtectionProtection

There are many ways of protecting yourself in There are many ways of protecting yourself in football.football.

The HelmetThe Helmet

The helmet is used to The helmet is used to protect the head of a protect the head of a player. player.

It helps them not get It helps them not get concussions or brain concussions or brain injuries.injuries.

Shoulder PadsShoulder Pads

These pads protect the body during all the pushing, tackles, sacks and pile-ups that occur in any game.

PantsPants

The pants have pads The pants have pads that protect your legs that protect your legs and groin.and groin.

CleatsCleats

Cleats help the Cleats help the player get player get traction to run traction to run faster and not faster and not trip.trip.

Famous playersFamous players

These players have made a career in Football.These players have made a career in Football.

Peyton ManningPeyton Manning

Peyton went to the University of Tennessee, he is Peyton went to the University of Tennessee, he is the only Manning to not go to Ole Miss.the only Manning to not go to Ole Miss.

He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, but He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, but was traded to the Denver Broncos.was traded to the Denver Broncos.

Eli ManningEli Manning

Brother of Peyton Brother of Peyton Manning, he went to Manning, he went to Ole Miss for college.Ole Miss for college.

He was drafted by He was drafted by the New york Giants, the New york Giants, and is playing with and is playing with them today.them today.

Jerry RiceJerry Rice

Jerry Rice, retired WR, went to Mississippi Valley Jerry Rice, retired WR, went to Mississippi Valley State.State.

Rice was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, and Rice was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, and traded to the Oakland Raiders.traded to the Oakland Raiders.

Jerry Rice is retired and prosperous.Jerry Rice is retired and prosperous.

Tom BradyTom Brady

Tom Brady Tom Brady attended the attended the University of University of Michigan.Michigan.

Brady was drafted Brady was drafted to the New England to the New England Patriots, and has Patriots, and has been playing with been playing with them for 10+ them for 10+ years.years.

Tedy BruschiTedy Bruschi

Tedy attended the Tedy attended the University of Arizona.University of Arizona.

He was drafted to The New He was drafted to The New England Patriots in 1996.England Patriots in 1996.

Football, only played in America now, is Football, only played in America now, is spreading.spreading.

Thank you for watching.Thank you for watching.

SourcesSources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_American_footballHistory_of_American_football

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