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The Foundation for Organizing American...

March 31, 1906 -  The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (IAAUS) is formally...

Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
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EVENTDAY | March 31

"The Foundation for Organizing American Football is Laid"

March 31, 1906 -  The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (IAAUS) is formally established.  In 1910, the IAAUS was renamed the National Collegiate Athletic Association or NCAA, according to the Library of Congress.

Early football games often resulted in injury and even death, prompting some colleges and universities to close their football programs. The reforms were encouraged by President Roosevelt in 1905. Some of the revisions to the rules from the IAAUS were the institution of the legal forward pass, and some rules made certain formations illegal.

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"March 31 American Football History Headlines"

Step right up and find the elixir that heals your ills! Well... Maybe some gridiron memories will at least make you forget your troubles for a moment.... Take a swig and drink the rich history of American football from March 31.
March 31st marks a significant date on the American football calendar, a day where the echoes of past achievements and the promise of future greatness intertwine. While the roar of the crowd may be distant in late March, this date has been the backdrop for pivotal decisions and the arrival of individuals who would forever shape the sport. Across the decades, March 31st has witnessed moments of strategic maneuvering that have altered the course of franchises and the landscape of the league. These are stories of bold leadership and transformative choices that propelled teams towards lasting success. Furthermore, this date has welcomed into the world future icons of the game, men whose exceptional talent and dedication would ultimately earn them enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, their legacies forever celebrated...

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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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