The 1920 NFL Season marked the inaugural year of the National Football League, originally known as the American Professional Football Association. The league was formed to bring organization and legitimacy to professional football, featuring 14 teams, including the Chicago Bears and the Decatur Staleys. The season consisted of 12 games for each team, with the Akron Pros finishing with the best record at 8-0-3. The league's first championship was awarded to the Pros, establishing a foundation for the future of professional football in the United States.