A flag football first in Illinois: History will be made Saturday as sport continues to grow nationally
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variant of gridiron football where, instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier to end a down
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Key FactsNFL ad takes girls’ flag football back to 1985
Feb 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: adweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: adweek.com
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