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Football is a fast and aggressive sport played between two teams on a rectangular field. The nfl was the first professional football league to successfully establish a nationwide presence, after. The pro football hall of fame was dedicated at canton, ohio, september 7 1963. Rocknes offenses employed the notre dame box and his defenses ran a 722 scheme. Even though the top clubs in england dont win the biggest european cups with same frequency as the top clubs in spain, the premier league is still considered to contain the toughest competition. Oct 04, 2004 the best book of football facts and stats is a celebration of the games history and the legendary players and coaches that helped shape and influence the sport. Ron martirano is a lifelong sports fan, sportswriter, and editor boasting nearly twenty years of teaching and publishing experience.