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NFL Proposed to Expand to 30 Franchises

March 24, 1973 - At an owner's meeting, San Francisco 49ers President Lou Spadia proposes that the...
EVENTDAY | March 24

"NFL Proposed to Expand to 30 Franchises"

Last updated 📅 2025-03-24

March 24, 1973 - At an owner's meeting, San Francisco 49ers President Lou Spadia proposes that the NFL expand to 30 teams per the profootballhof.com site. This was just 4 years after the AFL and NFL merged, and the total number of teams in the League was now 26.

  • TITLE: NFL Proposed to Expand to 30 Franchises
  • EVENTDAY: March 24

Some of the franchises were afraid of expanding too fast and thinning out the talent bases, thus making the NFL very vanilla. Others supported the increase to strike while the iron was hot. A compromise was reached, and the League awarded franchises to Tampa Bay and Seattle to take the total to 28.

It was not until the early 1990s that the National Football League added Jacksonville, Carolina, and later Houston and Cleveland to round out 32 teams.

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"March 24 Football History"

March, a month of burgeoning spring, also marks a crucial period in the chronicles of American football, a time when the echoes of past glories resonate. The 24th day, in particular, is unique in this narrative, a date interwoven with the threads of gridiron legacy. It's a moment to pause and reflect on the profound influence of those who shaped the sport.
  • TITLE: March 24 Football History
  • DOB: March 24
  • EVENTDAY: March 24
  • FOOTBALL MONTH: March History
Join us as we explore the legacies that define gridiron greatness. We'll commemorate the milestones and triumphs that solidified their place in football lore...
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"March 24 in Football Hisitory"

Celebrate the gridiron legends born on March 24th! This series delves into the remarkable lives and legacies of Pro and College Football Hall of Famers who share this significant birthday. More than just a date on the calendar, March 24th marks the arrival of individuals who shaped the very fabric of American football. We're not just covering historical football events; we're honoring the birthdates of the players who became icons.
  • TITLE: March 24 in Football Hisitory
  • EVENTDAY: March 24
Discover the stories behind these extraordinary athletes, from their humble beginnings to their enshrinement in the hallowed halls of football history...
EVENTDAY | March 24

"The Portsmouth Spartans Were Sold and Became the Detroit Lions"

1934 - From the archives of gridiron history, a pivotal moment captured in the Zanesville Signal's March 25, 1934 edition: 'Portsmouth Spartans Sold to Detroit Syndicate.'
  • TITLE: The Portsmouth Spartans Were Sold and Became the Detroit Lions
  • EVENTDAY: March 24
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Detroit Lions

This headline heralds the events of March 24, 1934, a day that reshaped the NFL landscape. George Richards, a prominent Detroit radio magnate and owner of WJR, spearheaded a syndicate that acquired the struggling Portsmouth Spartans.

Seeking a larger stage, Richards relocated the franchise to the Motor City, transforming them into the Detroit Lions. As SportsTeamHistory.com recounts, the 'Lions' moniker was chosen to resonate with the city's beloved baseball team, the Tigers, marking the birth of a football legacy in Detroit.

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