Occasionally Accurate Annals Of Football : The Nfl’s Greatest Players, Plays, Scandals, And Screw- Ups (Plus Stuff We Totally Made Up) by Dan Patrick and Joel H Cohen

Celebrated sports commentator Dan Patrick and comedy writer Joel H. Cohen join forces with a group of America’s finest comedy writers to present a book that delves into the world of America’s favorite sport – professional football (no, not darts, sorry). Did you know that Tom Brady is an exceptional quarterback, but only if we consider his statistics and accomplishments? Or that the NFL was formed in an unlikely location – an auto dealership, where its founders not only established an institution but also unknowingly purchased rust-proofing for it – half true, by the way? Learn about the Carolina Panthers, who started as a book club that shifted to football when they couldn’t agree on which John Grisham novel to read – possibly true, since research is not exactly our expertise.

The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football serves as an affectionate ode to the beloved game and brings together a collection of captivating stories, including thrilling plays, influential players, notorious scandals, memorable Super Bowls, and, of course, a series of outrageous lies, absurd theories, groundless conspiracies, a potentially lethal diet plan, and even a poorly-written haiku. This book willingly challenges the credibility Dan Patrick has established throughout his illustrious broadcasting career, which includes stints at ESPN, NBC Sports, and this interesting platform called “Peacock.” Co-authored by Joel H. Cohen, who boasts three Emmys but may have forgotten to floss his teeth, it features contributions from an array of hilariously talented individuals:

• Andy Richter (known for Late Night with Conan O’Brien)
• Brian Kelley (a writer for The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live)
• Chuck Tatham (credits include Modern Family, Arrested Development, and How I Met Your Mother)
• Mike Price (known for his work on The Simpsons and F is for Family)
• Donick Cary (recognized for his contributions to Silicon Valley and New Girl)
• Christine Nangle (involved in Inside Amy Schumer and Saturday Night Live)
• Broti Gupta (whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Simpsons)
• Rob Cohen (credited on Saturday Night Live and Big Bang Theory)

Adding a touch of visual appeal, and in case you’re wondering, the book is illustrated in two colors – black and white, which count as colors, right? The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football will inform you a little, entertain you a lot, and it’s also a perfect gift, especially for teasing those Jets fans in your life.

The Founding of the NFL: An Iconic Institution Born from a Hupmobile Showroom Meeting

In the early days of American football, a significant meeting took place on September 17, 1920 in Canton, Ohio. This meeting would lay the foundation for the establishment of the National Football League (NFL) as we know it today. The attendees, who were also interested in purchasing Hupmobile cars with additional features, managed to form an iconic institution.

The meeting resulted in the formation of the American Professional Football Association (APFA), which consisted of 14 teams from Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and New York. Some of the notable franchises included the Decatur Staleys (later known as the Chicago Bears), the Dayton Triangles, and the Racine Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals). The latter team still exists more than a century later, a testament to its longevity.

During the APFA’s inaugural season in 1920, the Akron Professionals emerged as the first ever champions. This was appropriate as players in those days were indeed being paid, making the team’s name accurate.

Since then, the league has undergone significant changes, with teams coming and going. The league’s evolution mirrored the growth and contraction of a mole, reminiscent of the dermatologist’s advice to keep an eye on it.