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Why is football called 'football'?

WGHP Fox 8 Sports

Feb 7, 2025

(NEXSTAR) -- Sure, it involves feet. But so does almost every other sport, to some extent. Football, also known as American football or gridiron football, is the most popular spect…

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Why is football called 'football'?

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