Here you will find the various clips, interviews and television adverts that demonstrate how popular American Football was in the UK in the early years.
We do not own the copyright of these clips and they are here purely for documentation reasons.
We do not own the copyright of these clips and they are here purely for documentation reasons.
Atlanta Falcons' Mick Luckhurst UK TV Interview circa 1985
This is an interview with British born kicker with the Atlanta Falcons, Mick Luckhurst that aired on UK TV circa 1985 just as American Football was exploding in popularity. Although interesting in it's own right, it is a good example of how the general British public viewed the sport at the time.
This is an interview with British born kicker with the Atlanta Falcons, Mick Luckhurst that aired on UK TV circa 1985 just as American Football was exploding in popularity. Although interesting in it's own right, it is a good example of how the general British public viewed the sport at the time.
WOGAN with LA Rams' Jim Everett and owner Georgia Frontiere 1987
LA Rams' quarterback Jim Everett and late Rams' owner Georgia Frontiere on Prime Time UK Chat Show WOGAN, hosted by Sir Terry Wogan in the Summer of 1987 days before the Rams' clash with the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium. A good demonstration of how high interest in the NFL was in the UK at this time.
LA Rams' quarterback Jim Everett and late Rams' owner Georgia Frontiere on Prime Time UK Chat Show WOGAN, hosted by Sir Terry Wogan in the Summer of 1987 days before the Rams' clash with the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium. A good demonstration of how high interest in the NFL was in the UK at this time.
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Weetabix American Football UK TV advert (circa 1987)
This was run repeatedly in the UK for several years. Of all the adverts that had turned to the NFL's popularity in the UK at this time, this one is arguably the one that sticks in most people's minds.
This was run repeatedly in the UK for several years. Of all the adverts that had turned to the NFL's popularity in the UK at this time, this one is arguably the one that sticks in most people's minds.
Marathon American Football UK TV Advert Giveaway circa 1988
Not great quality but check out this Marathon (now Snickers) TV advert (circa 88) - a great example of brands wanting to be connected to the "in" sport of American Football in the UK in the mid to late 1980s. This particular advert was promoting the chance to win a holiday to the States.
Not great quality but check out this Marathon (now Snickers) TV advert (circa 88) - a great example of brands wanting to be connected to the "in" sport of American Football in the UK in the mid to late 1980s. This particular advert was promoting the chance to win a holiday to the States.