See how the Super Bowl transformed the NFL from a sports league into a global cultural event, with dynasties, halftime shows, and unmatched fan appeal.
Learn what the NFL is and why it plays such a big role in American culture. From the basics of the league’s structure to the traditions of game day and the global reach of the Super Bowl, discover why football is more than just a sport in the United States.
Learn how the NFL rose in the 1950s through television and “The Greatest Game Ever Played,” then grew even bigger in the 1960s with the AFL rivalry and merger.
