New Rule for 1887
1887 - A convention of football rules makers convened and focused on the game's rules, which empowered...
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
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"New Rule for 1887"
Last updated 📅 2025-03-26
1887 - A convention of football rules makers convened and focused on the game's rules, which empowered the referee with even more clout.
A resolution was passed stating, “rules should be enforced rigidly by referees, and that captains should instruct their men against holding, roughing, and all other objectionable features.” The group even made all varsity captains sign a resolution, swearing to coach their teams to play pretty and by the rules. Also, the Umpire position was created to help the Referee.
Other major rules changes from this conference were to make it a must for teams to try for a goal after a touchdown.
See more in our 1887 series, part 10 of the history series.
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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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