American Football

Overview

• Originated from the game of Rugby in Britain
• Evolved along different lines within America, i.e. was played in different ways / forms
• Developed further in elite colleges and universities in particular
• Became a middle-class game
• Represented America's attempt to create a new identity
• American Football's original name was 'Grid-Iron'
• The first American Football league was for universities
• A 'Frontier' Sport

What is American Football?

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