The Little League That Could: A History of the American Football League

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The narrative chronicles the rise of the American Football League (AFL), which emerged in 1960 to compete against the dominant National Football League. Under the leadership of a former Marine Corps fighter ace, the AFL, despite its humble beginnings and borrowed uniforms, achieved remarkable success, winning two Super Bowls and ultimately forcing a merger that reshaped professional football into two conferences. Rappoport details the challenges and triumphs of this ambitious league that defied the odds to make a lasting impact on the sport.