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26 Photos From the History of Football That Show the Evolution of the Sport

From the sport's humble beginnings in the early 1900s, football has come a long way. Here are 26 old timey football photos to take in, before we get a whole new batch from the new season.

Football is far and away the most popular sport in the United States. But it's come a long way.

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"Red" Grange, leaping over coach Ralph Scott in practice, 1925.

2.

Chicago Bears vs Chicago Cardinals, 1925.

3.

Bobby Layne with the football.

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The Cleveland Rams, 1945.

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Jim Thorpe, 1910. Jim Thorpe was the first president of the American Professional Football Association, what is now the NFL.

8.

Vince Lombardi after winning his first title.

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Giants head coach Jim Lee Howell, 1958.

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Chicago Bears’ mascot, 1968.

12.

Redskins punter Pat Richter punts from his own endzone.

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14.

Chicago Bears team picture, 1925.

15.

E.J. Holub after winning the Super Bowl.

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17.

Washington Redskins fans, 1943.

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Green Bay Packers helmets, 1939.

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20.

Red Grange and Earl Britton.

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The “Ice Bowl” in 1967.

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Super Bowl I cheerleaders, 1967. Not sure if these outfits have aged too well.

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25.

The official rule book, 1941.

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