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.jpg "The Dayton Triangles 1920 team photo. The National Football League kicked off its first game ever in Dayton Oct. 3, 1920. The Triangles took on the Columbus Panhandlers. Four thousand people paid $1.75 for admission and each player was paid $50. DAYTON SPORTS HISTORY COMMITTEE")
