Join us on Daily Sports History as we explore the origins of the American Football League (AFL), founded in 1960 as a bold rival to the NFL. Discover the visionaries behind the league, the impact it had on professional football, and how the AFL paved the way for the eventual NFL-AFL merger. Learn how the AFL's innovative approach reshaped the landscape of American football.
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