The NFL-AFL Merger Creates a Sports-Industry Giant
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Business and Commerce Series
- Categories: Economics, Sports
- Subcategories: Entertainment, Entertainers, Business
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: June 8, 1966
Article abstract: The merger of the National Football League with the American Football League ended a costly rivalry and created a sports and entertainment colossus.
Summary of Event
On June 8, 1966, National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Pete Rozelle called a press conference to announce one of the most significant developments in the history of professional sports—the merger of the NFL and the rival American Football League (AFL). The merger, which was consummated in 1970, ended years of mutually harmful competition over fans, players, and...
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