Top 26+ Photos Showing the Evolution of American Football

"Red" Grange, leaping over coach Ralph Scott in practice, 1925.

Chicago Bears vs Chicago Cardinals, 1925.

The Cleveland Rams, 1945.

Jim Thorpe, 1910. Jim Thorpe was the first president of the American Professional Football Association, what is now the NFL.

Vince Lombardi after winning his first title.

Giants head coach Jim Lee Howell, 1958.

Chicago Bears’ mascot, 1968.

Redskins punter Pat Richter punts from his own endzone.

Chicago Bears team picture, 1925.

E.J. Holub after winning the Super Bowl.

Washington Redskins fans, 1943.

Green Bay Packers helmets, 1939.

Red Grange and Earl Britton.

The “Ice Bowl” in 1967.

Super Bowl I cheerleaders, 1967. Not sure if these outfits have aged too well.

The official rule book, 1941.