The Little League That Could: A History of the American Football League

The narrative chronicles the rise of the American Football League (AFL), which emerged in 1960 to compete against the dominant National Football League. Under the leadership of a former Marine Corps fighter ace, the AFL, despite its humble beginnings and borrowed uniforms, achieved remarkable success, winning two Super Bowls and ultimately forcing a merger that reshaped professional football into two conferences. Rappoport details the challenges and triumphs of this ambitious league that defied the odds to make a lasting impact on the sport.