In a well thought out essay of a minimum of 500 words (remember that if you want an A you will need to write closer to 1000) explain the history of the AFL. Who were the men that created the AFL and why did they create it? Who is Lamar Hunt? What was his role in the AFL? How did the NFL and public view the AFL? How did the media (specifically television) affect the popularity of the AFL? What were the race relations issues surrounding the AFL and NFL? What brought about the merger of the two leagues? In your opinion who was the best player to ever play in the AFL? How did the AFL change the game of football?