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Get ready to celebrate National Football Day on July 19! This day has been celebrated since the late 1800s as a day for football fans all around the world to come together and show their love for this beloved sport. Whether you're a fan ofAmerican, Canadian, or European football - this is your chance to get together with friends and family and enjoy some great competition. So grab your jerseys, put on your helmets, and let's kick off National Football Day in style!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1869</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Football Game Played</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first recorded football match took place between Rutgers and Princeton, marking the beginning of football as a competitive sport.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1892</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Professional Football Player</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pudge Heffelfinger became the first professional football player receiving a cash payment of $500 for his performance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of the NFL</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Professional Football Association was formed which later got rebranded to the National Football League (NFL) in 1922.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Football Broadcasting Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first live radio broadcast of a pro football game aired, expanding access to games and further boosting football's popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Super Bowl</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Super Bowl was held, establishing one of the biggest events in American sports and television.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inauguration of National Football Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Football Day got established to celebrate football in all its forms across the globe.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch the big game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find your favorite team and watch the big game on National Football Day. Whether in person or from the comfort of your own home, watching a football game is always a great way to celebrate.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go tailgating</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some friends, fire up the grill and head to the stadium for some pregame festivities. Nothing says football like a good old fashioned tailgate party with lots of food and drinks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a football party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a football themed party. Make it a potluck and have everyone bring their favorite food or snack to share. Set up a TV so everyone can watch their favorite teams play.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play some football</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get out there and get active! Gather up a group of friends, pick up some gear, and spend the day playing football in your backyard or local park.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fantasy draft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you're a diehard fan, hosting a fantasy draft is the perfect way to celebrate National Football Day. Gather your friends together, create your own leagues, and have fun drafting players for your team.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Football brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's nothing quite like getting together with friends and family to watch a football game. Whether you're rooting for your favorite team or just cheering for the underdog, everyone can come together and enjoy the excitement that comes with the sport. Plus, who doesn't love tailgating parties?</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The drama of the competition</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Football is full of edge-of-your seat action! Every passing second brings new opportunities for victory or defeat as players compete fiercely against each other on the gridiron. The suspense and adrenaline rush never gets old - even if you've been watching football games for years!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>The pride in your team</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Nothing compares to the feeling of pride that comes from wearing your favorite team's jersey or shouting fan chants at a game. Football fans live and breathe their team, and it's an experience like no other to get together with them to celebrate their successes!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Feeding an NFL Team Is a Major Undertaking</h3><p class='facts-content'>Catering for a National Football League team is no small feat. On average, an NFL team consumes about 1,000 pounds of meat each week, including at least 60 dozen eggs and 50 gallons of milk.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Record-Breaking Super Bowl Viewership</h3><p class='facts-content'>Super Bowl XLIX, held in 2015, still holds the record for the most watched broadcast in U.S history, with a staggering 114.4 million viewers.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>NFL Games Are Played On Every Continent Except Antarctica</h3><p class='facts-content'>The NFL has held regular-season and exhibition games in countries across six continents. Only Antarctica is yet to host an NFL game.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Football Helmets Have Evolved Over Time for Player Safety</h3><p class='facts-content'>Early football helmets were made from leather and offered little protection. Modern helmets are technological marvels, designed to provide maximum protection against concussions and other head injuries.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>NFL Players Can Run at Incredible Speeds</h3><p class='facts-content'>The fastest NFL players can run at speeds of over 20 miles per hour. They're almost as fast as a squirrel, which can reach speeds of up to 20.7 miles per hour!</p></div></div>
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