Nfl History Timeline | Timetoast Timelines

Nov 12, 1892

First pro
Nov 21, 1902

first night game
Dec 28, 1902

first indoor game
Apr 17, 1904

first african american
Sep 17, 1920

first proffesional league formed
Feb 25, 1933

first nfl rulebook
Jan 15, 1939

first pro bowl
Apr 17, 1948

first use off penalty flags by the officials
Aug 28, 1955

first overtime game
Apr 17, 1972

first perfect season by an nfl team
Aug 16, 1976

first nfl game outside of north America
Jan 27, 1980

first probowl game not in an Nfl city
Aug 3, 1986

first american bowl game
Apr 17, 2008

First QuarterbacPlaying Brothers Voted to the Same All-Star Game
Nov 16, 2008

first 11-10 score in NFL history