The first ever transatlantic sports league was founded in 1991, when the World League of American Football came into being. Also known as NFL Europe, this international professional football entity fielded ten teams during its inaugural season, with American-based squads competing with representatives from Canada, Spain, Germany and the UK. Get in on the ground floor with this 1991 WLAF/NFL Europe first season pennant near set of (7/10). These full-size flags are visual delights, ranging (EX-MT to NM-MT) with a captivating array of graphics. Featured are: London Monarchs (1991 league champs), Barcelona Dragons, Birmingham Fire, Frankfurt Galaxy, New York/New Jersey Knights, Sacramento Surge and San Antonio Riders. The three absent pennants are the Montreal Machine, Orlando Thunder and Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks.
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