Online History of Pro Football
WEEK 7
Be prepared to write a 2-3 page essay for your midterm exam.
The focus of the essay should be a 2-3 page explanation on how football evolved from college game in the early 1900's (i.e
Jim Thorpe,
Fritz Pollard) will evolve into an organized professional football league and eventually the NFL in the 1960's. Share major players, teams (i.e. Vince Lombardi's Packers, Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain)and the ever evolving labor union (players association). Explain the differences in the NFL and MLB's labor markets.
