[2][5][6] Linda Jefferson, a running back with Toledo Troopers, was inducted into the American Football Association Hall of Fame.

[8] The NFWL began to fragment towards the end of the 1970s when ten teams broke off to form the Western States Women's Professional Football League.

[9] The league ceased in 1988 and its failure was attributed to limited funding, a lack of media coverage and support, and poor organization.

[4] The new NWFL was created again in 2000 by Donna Materson and ran for 2 years before they changed their name to the NWFA (national woman's football association), due to the NFL threatening to sue.

†† Toledo initially claimed a 13–12 victory over Oklahoma City after a 2-point kick attempt by the Dolls was ruled no good.

[14][15][16] †††† While Columbus initially claimed a 18–12 victory in double overtime, Cleveland later successfully protested the officiating of the game.