Step onto the gridiron of history as we explore significant football moments occurring on this calendar date. From the foundational days of college play to crucial developments in the professional leagues, this date marks key milestones, player legacies, and pivotal events shaping the game we know today.
May 29
May 29 | This Day in American Football History
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
We invite you to take a ride through 1920's sports history in the audio drama that takes the listener through the sounds and legendary events of the era through the eyes of a young newspaper journalist. You will feel like you were there!
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"Origin of NFL Antitrust"
Last updated 📅 2025-05-29
The Scranton, Pennsylvania Times-Tribune on May 30, 1922 had this heading on their pages:
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"May 29th on the Gridiron: Birthdays, Business & "Tuffy" Tales"
May 29th in American football history offers a fascinating blend of personal milestones and league evolution. From the birthdates of notable figures like Hall of Famer Earl "Tuffy" Abell, whose early dominance shaped Colgate football, to the surprising off-field maneuverings within burgeoning leagues, this date reveals diverse threads in the sport's rich tapestry.
""Tuffy" Abell: The Ironclad Pioneer of Colgate Football"
Last updated 📅 2025-05-29
Born on May 29, 1892, in Portage, Wisconsin, Earl Abell, famously nicknamed "Tuffy," established himself as a legendary figure at Colgate University. A formidable two-way tackle for the Maroon from 1912 through the 1915 season, Abell embodied the toughness and versatility of early American football. His impressive physique, standing at 5-foot-11 and weighing 204 pounds, coupled with his relentless playing style, made him a force on both offense and defense.
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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
We invite you to take a ride through 1920's sports history in the audio drama that takes the listener through the sounds and legendary events of the era through the eyes of a young newspaper journalist. You will feel like you were there!
Brought to you by Number 80 Productions and Pigskin Dispatch
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Sports Jersey Dispatch
If you like remembering players of the NFL by their numbers then you may also enjoy going uniform number by number in othre team sports as well. We have it for you on our other website in baseball, basketball, hockey and more on the Sports Jersey Dispatch.
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