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Fritz Pollard becomes the co-head coach of the Akron Pros.
This is significant because he was the NFL's first black head coach.
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NFL imposes a new de facto policy of total racial segregation.
This is significant because due to the new policy, no african american palyers will play in the NFL until after World War II.
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Beattie Feathers gets 1,004 yards on 101 carries
This is signficant because he became the NFL's first 1,000-yard rusher.
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NBC broadcast the Brooklyn Dodgers-Philadelphia Eagles game
This is significant because this was the first NFL game to ever be put on tv.
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Kenny Washington & Woody Strode sign with the Los Angeles Rams.
This is significant because they became the first African American players in the league.
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Steve Van Buren of Philadelphia & Tony Canadeo of Green Bay both had 1000 yard rushes.
This is significant because this is the first time the NFL has ever had two 1,000 yard rushes in the same season.
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The Denver Broncos beat the Patriots 13-10.
This is significant because this was the first AFL regular-season game.
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Buddy Young became the director of player relations.
This is significant because he was the first african american to work in the league office.
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The Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins completing a 17-0 record season.
This is significant because this was the frist perfect record season in NFL history.
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Pittsburg Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Superbowl XIV
This is significant because the Steelers were the first team to win 4 superbowls.
http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1971-1980