October 23, 1921 -- The 1st APFA (American Professional Football Association) game is played when the Packers defeated the Minneapolis Marines, 7-6 at Hagemeister Park. An agreement to form the APFA was made by four independent teams from Ohio on Aug. 20, 1920. The APFA had 14 teams that played during its inaugural season. The APFA renamed the National Football League in 1922.
Also happening this week:
- October 23, 1945 -- Jackie Robinson signs a contract with the Montreal Royals, minor league farm team of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- October 24, 2004 -- Ricky Hendrick and 9 others are killed in place crash near Martinsville Speedway.
- October 26, 1993 -- NFL announces new expansion team, the Carolina Panthers.
- October 27, 1989 -- After a weeks delay due to earthquake, World Series game 3 between the S.F. Giants and A’s is played.
