American football is called 'football' because it evolved from early games that were played on foot, as opposed to on horseback, like some other sports.
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In its early days, American football involved a significant amount of handling the ball with the feet, contributing to the use of 'football' in its name
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American football shares its origins with rugby, which also retained the 'football' terminology. This connection influenced its name
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When American football was emerging, other similar sports in the United States were already using the name 'football.
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While American football primarily involves running and passing, it retains the 'football' name due to the inclusion of kicking plays.
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The use of 'football' in American football's name symbolizes its historical and cultural connection to earlier ball games.
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Around the world, sports similar to American football have various names, but 'football' remains unique to the American version.
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Over time, 'football' became an integral part of American football's tradition, reflecting its historical identity.
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