1. The History of FootballThe History of Football
and Famous Footballand Famous Football
PlayersPlayers
By Jack CulverBy Jack Culver

2. Football is one of the only sports to be played inFootball is one of the only sports to be played in
one country.one country.
Here is a little bit of the history of football.Here is a little bit of the history of football.

3. OriginOrigin
American football is
related to rugby football.
American football was a
result of many changes
from rugby in the late
19th century.

5. Walter Camp
Walter Camp was known as the
“Father of American Football”.
He was a football player, coach,
and sports writer.

6. TeamsTeams
There are 32 teamsThere are 32 teams
in the NFL.in the NFL.
•16 in the AFC.16 in the AFC.
•16 in the NFC.16 in the NFC.

7. PossessionsPossessions
There are threeThere are three
different types ofdifferent types of
possessions:possessions:
•OffenseOffense
•DefenseDefense
•Special TeamsSpecial Teams

8. The dangers of football are very high.The dangers of football are very high.
You are at risk of concussion, paralysis, andYou are at risk of concussion, paralysis, and
broken limbs.broken limbs.

9. Dangerous hitDangerous hit
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10. ProtectionProtection
There are many ways of protecting yourself inThere are many ways of protecting yourself in
football.football.

11. The HelmetThe Helmet
The helmet is used toThe helmet is used to
protect the head of aprotect the head of a
player.player.
It helps them not getIt helps them not get
concussions or brainconcussions or brain
injuries.injuries.

12. Shoulder PadsShoulder Pads
These pads protect the
body during all the
pushing, tackles,
sacks and pile-ups
that occur in any
game.

13. PantsPants
The pants have padsThe pants have pads
that protect your legsthat protect your legs
and groin.and groin.

14. CleatsCleats
Cleats help theCleats help the
player getplayer get
traction to runtraction to run
faster and notfaster and not
trip.trip.

15. Famous playersFamous players
These players have made a career in Football.These players have made a career in Football.

16. Peyton ManningPeyton Manning
Peyton went to the University of Tennessee, he isPeyton went to the University of Tennessee, he is
the only Manning to not go to Ole Miss.the only Manning to not go to Ole Miss.
He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, but wasHe was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, but was
traded to the Denver Broncos.traded to the Denver Broncos.

17. Eli ManningEli Manning
Brother of PeytonBrother of Peyton
Manning, he went toManning, he went to
Ole Miss for college.Ole Miss for college.
He was drafted byHe was drafted by
the New york Giants,the New york Giants,
and is playing withand is playing with
them today.them today.

18. Jerry RiceJerry Rice
Jerry Rice, retired WR, went to Mississippi ValleyJerry Rice, retired WR, went to Mississippi Valley
State.State.
Rice was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, andRice was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers, and
traded to the Oakland Raiders.traded to the Oakland Raiders.
Jerry Rice is retired and prosperous.Jerry Rice is retired and prosperous.

19. Tom BradyTom Brady
Tom BradyTom Brady
attended theattended the
University ofUniversity of
Michigan.Michigan.
Brady was draftedBrady was drafted
to the New Englandto the New England
Patriots, and hasPatriots, and has
been playing withbeen playing with
them for 10+ years.them for 10+ years.

20. Tedy BruschiTedy Bruschi
Tedy attended theTedy attended the
University of Arizona.University of Arizona.
He was drafted to The NewHe was drafted to The New
England Patriots in 1996.England Patriots in 1996.

21. Football, only played in America now, isFootball, only played in America now, is
spreading.spreading.
Thank you for watching.Thank you for watching.

22. SourcesSources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_American_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_American_
footballfootball
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