Trivia: The first NFL game was held where?
Buffalo, New York
Hammond, Indiana
Dayton, Ohio
Chicago, Illinois
Correct Answer: Dayton, Ohio
So why is this answer correct? : Whether it’s at a local high school field or under the bright lights of an NFL stadium, watching a football game is a favorite fall activity for Americans all over the country. The first professional football game was played in Ohio on October 3, 1920, between the Dayton Triangles and the Columbus Panhandles. Four thousand people came to watch the event, reportedly paying $1.50 per ticket. Even more surprising? Each player was paid $50 to play in the game — quite different than the NFL salaries of today. The Dayton Triangles won the game 14 to 0.