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Football in the late 1890’s was in a fairly stable period for the fledgling sport,...
Football History Rewind
A major meeting took place on February 19, 1897, featuring representatives from Walter Camp, Cornell,...
Before we start looking at football in 1896, let’s review what was happening at the...
In 1895, American football was at a breaking point. It had been almost two decades...
Innovation in football is often celebrated as the mother of invention. However, in 1893, certain...
When we last left the history lesson on football in this series, at the conclusion...
The 1892 season opened with promise, as the Graduate Advisory Committee suggested tweaks to the...
Football in 1890 had problems with its rules, particularly regarding who was eligible to play...
The Committee met again on November 14, 1889, but resolved nothing, and the divide between...
The 1889 season saw several significant events that helped shape the modern game of American...