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On This Gridiron Day April 20

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"On This Gridiron Day April 20"

Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of American football! Starting April 20th, this series will explore the sport's rich tapestry, from its rugby and soccer origins to its modern-day spectacle. We'll delve into the pivotal moments, legendary figures, and transformative rule changes that have shaped the game. Discover the evolution of college football, the rise of the NFL, and the cultural impact of this beloved sport.

APRIL 20: Fighting Irish Football Second Outing Ever, NFL Legalizes Sideline Chatter, Creation of the Cleveland Browns Franchise, Ernie Stautner Hall of Fame Steeler, NFL Rule changes, The Browns Franchise Starts..., 2002 NFL Draft, 1996 NFL Draft, A Draft Day STEEL for Pittsburgh, Murray Shelton Cornell Legendary End, Eric Tipton Duke Blue Football Devil Sensation, Steve Spurrier From Heisman to Coaching National Champs, Harry Agganis The Golden Greek

Join us as we celebrate the gridiron's glorious past!

  • EVENTDAY: April 20
  • FOOTBALL: NFL Draft, Rules Evolution
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Eric Tipton, Ernie Stautner, Harry Agganis, Murray Shelton, Steve Spurrier
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Defensive Line, End, Halfback, Head Coach, Quarterback
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Boston College Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Cornell Big Red, Duke Blue Devils, Florida Gators, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Bucanneers
  • FOOTBNALL NAME: Jerome Bettis
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 05, Number 11, Number 20, Number 33, Number 63
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 11, Number 70, Retired Steelers
  • OTHER: 1996 NFL, 1996 NFL Draft, 2002 NFL Draft, Ed Reed, Julius Peppers
  • PODCAST: Football
  • PROFOOTBALL: 1944
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Football
  • HASHTAGS: #April20 #NFLDraft #RulesEvolution #EricTipton #ErnieStautner #HarryAgganis #MurrayShelton #SteveSpurrier #DefensiveLine #End #Halfback #HeadCoach #Quarterback #BostonCollegeEagles #ClevelandBrowns #CornellBigRed #DukeBlueDevils #FloridaGators #NotreDameFightingIrish #PittsburghSteelers #SanFrancisco49ers #TampaBayBucanneers #JeromeBettis #Number05 #Number11 #Number20 #Number33 #Number63 #Number70 #RetiredSteelers #1996NFLDraft #2002NFLDraft #EdReed #JuliusPeppers #Football #CollegeFootballHallofFame #ProFootballHallofFame
EVENTDAY | April 20

"Fighting Irish Football Second Outing Ever"

April 20, 1888 - The University of Notre Dame played it second official football game ever at South Bend, Indiana's Green Stocking Ball Park. The Wolverines triumphed 26-6. The two teams would meet again the following day.

  • HASHTAGS: #April20 #NotreDameFightingIrish
  • EVENTDAY: April 20
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Since then much has changed as Notre Dame has one of the richest gridiron traditions at any level.

EVENTDAY | April 20

"NFL Legalizes Sideline Chatter"

It seems odd to the modern football fan, but the rules did not always permit coaching from the sidelines, even by head coaches.
April 20, 1944 - NFL legalizes coaching from the bench. According to an article found in the Mason City, Iowa’s Globe-Gazette on that day by the United Press, NFL Commissioner Elmer Layden announced that the League would adopt a rule similar to professional ice hockey where players could enter the game freely without resorting to an official during periods when play was suspended...

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