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First Football Used
The first football was used in the first game on November 6, 1869. -
First Football Game EVER!
The first American football game ever was played Nov. 6, 1869. Rutgers and Princeton faced off in what is considered to be the first American football game ever played on Nov. 6, 1869. -
First Football Pads
The first football shoulder pads were created by Princeton University student L.P. Smock in 1877. -
First Football Pants
The first padded football pants came into the game around the early 1880s. The material for the pants was canvas and pads were sewn over the knees and thighs. -
First Football Helmet
After a barrage of hits to his head and face, Naismith came up with an idea. He had his girlfriend sew two pieces of flannel together to make the world's first “football helmet.” This small spark of genius shifted the entire trajectory of the game of football. -
First Cleats
in the year 1925 two brothers named Adolf and Rudolf Dassler developed a football cleat with replaceable metal studs for American football. -
First Football Mouthguard
A dentist in California named Dr. Rodney Lilyquist created the first mouth guard out of a clear acrylic resin that was custom molded and fit over our teeth. -
Roger Goodell Elected Commissioner
Roger Goodell is an American businessman who has served as the commissioner of the National Football League since 2006. Goodell began his NFL career in 1982 as an administrative intern in the league office in New York under then-Commissioner Pete Rozelle. -
Newest Mouthpiece
A sports mouth guard forms a protective layer over the upper teeth, reducing your risk of injury. -
Newest Helmet
The Riddell Axiom Helmet is the newest and greatest in football helmet technology. This helmet became available to teams in the Fall of 2022. -
Newest Pants
The pants typically only go down to the knee to allow the players to have full range of motion in their lower legs and ankles, which is important for running, cutting, and jumping. -
Newest Cleats
Football cleats provide durability and movement plus protection. Because the game is played in short, high-intensity bursts, players need high traction. -
Newest Pads
Properly fitted and positioned pads play an essential role in minimizing the risk of injuries and allowing players to perform their best on the field. -
Last Game Played
The game was played on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers.