What's older CFL or NFL?

David Holmes, 51, a lifelong fan of Vancouver's CFL team, the BC Lions, happily points out that the first recorded game of Canadian football took place in 1861, eight years before the first documented American football match.

Is American or Canadian football older?

The American game's modern rules were developed by Walter Camp in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, whereas the modern Canadian game was devised by John Thrift Meldrum Burnside, whose Burnside rules, invented around the same time, were developed independently from Camp's rules.

How old is CFL football?

Officially founded on January 19, 1958, the Canadian Football League (CFL) is the highest level of competition in professional football in Canada. As of 2014, its nine teams are located in nine separate cities, and are divided into two divisions—the East Division and the WestDivision.

How old is the NFL?

National Football League (NFL), major U.S. professional gridiron football organization, founded in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, as the American Professional Football Association. Its first president was Jim Thorpe, an outstanding American athlete who was also a player in the league. The present name was adopted in 1922.

What is the oldest football team?

The Arizona Cardinals, formed in Chicago in 1898, are the oldest team in the National Football League.

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Who is the oldest NFL team?

Is the CFL field bigger than NFL?

Field Size

The dimensions of the fields vary between the two leagues. An NFL field is 100 by 53 1/3 yards with a midfield line at 50 yards. A CFL field is 110 by 65 yards with the midfield line at 55 yards. The end zones are different lengths as well.

Was there ever a Canadian NFL team?

While Toronto has been home to American football teams, including the Continental Football League's Toronto Rifles from 1965 to 67, no NFL team has ever been based in the city. However, there have been numerous efforts to bring an NFL club to Toronto over the past 40 years.

Is CFL popular in USA?

While the CFL's presence on U.S. television has consistently been limited to cable TV networks and streaming services, its U.S. TV audience was enough to account for about 20% of the league's total North American viewership during the 2018 season.

Can CFL players go to the NFL?

Even if a CFL player lands a spot on an NFL roster, it is no guarantee of success, however. These players are often at the bottom of rosters, shuffling between the inactive list and practice squad.

What was the first NFL game?

In 1920, Dayton Triangles team manager Carl Storck attended the first-ever organizational meeting and a few weeks later, on October 3, 1920, the Triangles hosted the first-ever NFL game against the Columbus Panhandles at Triangle Park, winning 14-0.

What is the highest CFL salary?

1) Zach Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

The 33-year-old has become the league's highest-paid player after leading the Bombers to back-to-back Grey Cup wins and earning the CFL's MOP award in 2021. He's scheduled to earn $550,000 throughout the upcoming season.

Why does the CFL only have 3 downs?

With the dawn of the new century, John Burnside, who captained the university football team in Toronto, reduced the quantity of players per side from 15 to 12, and brought in the rule in which teams must gain 10 years in 3 downs.

Is CFL popular in Canada?

The CFL is the most popular and only major professional Canadian football league. Its championship game, the Grey Cup, is one of Canada's largest sporting events, attracting a broad television audience.

What was before the NFL?

The National Football League was established on September 17, 1920, as the American Professional Football Association (APFA). The APFA changed its name in 1922 to the National Football League, which it has retained ever since.

Who are the original 8 NFL teams?

Who played football first?

Modern football originated in Britain in the 19th century. Since before medieval times, “folk football” games had been played in towns and villages according to local customs and with a minimum of rules.

Who are 2 oldest NFL teams?

Two charter members, the Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals) and the Decatur Staleys (now the Chicago Bears), are still in existence. The Green Bay Packers franchise, founded in 1919, is the oldest team not to change locations, but did not begin league play until 1921.

What were the original 14 NFL teams?

Originally called the American Professional Football Assn., the inaugural season featured 14 teams: Akron Pros, Buffalo All-Americans, Canton Bulldogs, Chicago Cardinals, Chicago Tigers, Cleveland Tigers, Columbus Panhandles, Dayton Triangles, Decatur Staleys, Detroit Heralds, Hammond Pros, Muncie Flyers, Rochester ...

What is the oldest NFL rivalry?

Green Bay Packers VS Chicago Bears

Known as "the oldest rivalry in the NFL," there is no team that has more history than these two. To understand why it is considered a historic rivalry, you have to go back to 1921.

Who are the top 5 oldest football clubs?