9 American Football Facts That Are So Interesting, You'll Want to Share Them

Super Bowl Ring's Value

Super Bowl rings are not just symbols of victory; they're also valuable pieces of jewelry. Each Super Bowl ring can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $37,000 or more, depending on factors like the materials used and the intricacy of the design.

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Shortest NFL Game

The shortest NFL game on record lasted just 16 minutes and 2 seconds. It was played between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers on November 25, 1923. Heavy snowfall made the field conditions nearly impossible, leading to a final score of 0-0.

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Longest Field Goal

The longest successful field goal in NFL history was kicked by Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos on December 8, 2013. He nailed a 64-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans, breaking the previous record of 63 yards.

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The Oldest NFL Team

The Arizona Cardinals, originally founded in 1898 in Chicago, hold the title of the oldest continuously run professional football team in the United States.

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The "Forward Pass" Innovation

In the early days of football, the forward pass wasn't allowed. It was introduced to the game in 1906, forever changing football strategy.

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Quarterbacks and the NFL Draft

Since the NFL draft's inception in 1936, quarterbacks have been selected with the first overall pick 34 times, more than any other position.

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NFL's Most Valuable Franchise

As of recent years, the Dallas Cowboys hold the title of the most valuable NFL franchise, with an estimated worth of over $5 billion.

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The Rooney Rule

Named after Dan Rooney, the former owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and chairman of the NFL's diversity committee, the Rooney Rule requires NFL teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs.

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Football Field Size

A standard NFL football field, including the end zones, measures 120 yards long and 53.3 yards wide. The end zones themselves are 10 yards deep. This makes the total playing area of a football field 6,400 square yards.

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