The elusive NFL-AFC Championship Game that never happened. In the years following World War II, a nascent league began to take shape in the United States. Dubbed the American Football League (AFL), it would eventually become a rival to the National Football League's dominant position.
Formed by two local owners in 1946, the AFL brought together teams from Chicago and Boston, as well as other cities such as New York and Cleveland. Despite initial optimism, the league struggled to gain traction, plagued by financial woes and poor scheduling. The league folded just a year later, in 1950.
In the years that followed, the NFL absorbed many of the AFL's assets, eventually expanding into a behemoth of professional football. But for those who cherish the memory of what could have been, "The League That Didn't Exist" offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of American football.
A nostalgic look at the fledgling AFL and its ill-fated attempt to become a legitimate rival to the NFL's all-star league. A must-read for fans of football history and those who remember the struggles that came before the dawn of modern professional football.
