What NFL Team Is the Oldest?
The NFL is the oldest professional American football league. It was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) with ten teams from four states. The NFL today consists of 32 teams from the United States.
The Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are the oldest team in the National Football League (NFL). The team was founded in 1919 by Curly Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun. The Packers started as a semi-professional football team in the town of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The team was named after the Indian Packing Company, which was the first sponsor of the team.
The Packers joined the NFL in 1921, and they have won 13 league championships since then. They have also won four Super Bowls, which is more than any other NFL team. The Packers are also the only publicly-owned NFL team.
The Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Bears have won nine NFL Championships, including one Super Bowl, and hold the NFL record for the most retired jersey numbers. The Bears have also recorded more victories than any other NFL franchise.
The Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest professional football team in America. The Cardinals were founded in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club. In 1900, they became a charter member of the National Football League. The Cardinals have won two Super Bowls and eight NFL championships.
The Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are the oldest NFL team. They were founded in 1929 as the Portsmouth Spartans. In 1934, they merged with the Cleveland Indians to become the Detroit Lions.
