Full Color Football: The History of the American Football League (All 5 Episodes)

Through five enthralling episodes Full Color Football: The History of the American Football League documents how the American Football League came about in 1960 and it's 10 season run. It's a story of two professional Football leagues going head to head for recognition, players, fans, sponsors and air time.For 10 years the AFL ran in direct competition with the established NFL until a merger that many experts say was the making of Professional Football in America. From starting the AFL after a number of owners could not get an NFL franchise through early failure, then success, it's a story of the people who stubbornly held their ground. Former players, coaches, journalists and experts recall the 10 year period when America had two Football Leagues competing for their support.