1920s Football Era

The 1920s football era was a pivotal time for the sport, marked by growth in popularity and semi-professional play. The game was evolving in strategy, with more organized formations and increased emphasis on passing. Teams like the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers became prominent, laying the groundwork for modern professional football. The decade also saw the formation of the National Football League (NFL) in 1920, helping to standardize the sport and foster national competition. Despite limited technology and media coverage compared to today, football rapidly gained spectators' interest, shaping its future as America's favorite sport.