Finally, in 1981, the league realigned all teams by geography.
The first was probably when the league realigned three decades ago, beginning the formation of modern football.
The trophy was inaugurated in 1994-1995 when the league realigned into three divisions.
The league realigned itself into two conference with three divisions each.
The league realigned itself into three divisions in each conference.
Prior to the 2002-03 season, the league realigned its teams into eight divisions (four in each conference).
The division was disbanded before the 1950-51 season, after 6 teams folded and the league realigned itself back into two divisions.
Announced on June 14, 2011, the league realigned their conferences with the loss of five teams and the addition of one team.
The division adopted its current name in 2002, when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams.
It was created before the 2002 season when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams.
