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What led to the NFL/AFL merger? – This DiSH for June 8

Author
Thrive Sweet Productions
Published
Sat 08 Jun 2024
Episode Link
https://thisdayinsportshistory.sportshistorynetwork.com/captivate-podcast/what-led-to-the-nfl-afl-merger-this-dish-for-june-8

In 1966, the NFL and the AFL announced their merger and established a championship game that became the Super Bowl. 

In 1979, Utah got an NBA team. 

In 1934, the Cincinnati Reds became the first professional sports team to fly to a game. 

In 1968, Don Drysdale broke a 55-year record. 


In 1950, the Boston Red Sox scored 29 runs in a game to set a new MLB record that would not be eclipsed for 57 years. 

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