The 1890's saw the strategies of coaches develop into trying to out muscle and literally beat down an opponent to reach victory. The game was brutal to the point of deaths and serious injuries were occurring. Read the articles in Volume 3 to see what was almost football's demise.
Vol. 3 American Football History by...
The game was getting rougher and rougher, something had to change
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"Ancient Greece" - Football History Rewind: American Football has roots in many ancient cultures including the Greek Empire
"Best of Jersey 67" - The Greatest NFL Players Who Wore the Number 67 Jersey
"Best of Jersey 9" - Who are the Greatest NFL Players Who Wore the Number 9 Jersey?
"Early Twentieth Century Legends American Football History Portal in Football History" - Football History » History of the NFL » American Football History Portal » Early Twentieth Century Legends
"Akron Pros" - The Akron Pros, the APFA/NFL's first champions
"June 15th – Uncovering Football's Mid-Summer Milestones"
As the summer sun shines, the gridiron might be quiet, but American football history continues to unfold on every calendar day. This series delves into the intriguing events and forgotten narratives that have shaped the sport on June 15th throughout..."Modernization Era 1931-1942" - The era of American football that transitioned it from leather helmet age to the modern game
"Vol. 2 Football History Rewind: by Year" - How American Ingenuity morphed Europe's sports to its own!
"football – Football Helmet History Website" - A pretty cool website that tries to capture all of the helmets of the most popular teams throughout history.
"History of Female Officials" - Women have played a role in officiating football games for over a century
"July 23" - This Day in Football History: July 23
"Joe Carr" - Joe Carr, The Man That Set The NFL In Order
"May 8 American Football History"
On this day, May 8th, a recurring date in the annals of American football, we embark on a journey through pivotal moments that have shaped the sport we know today. This series of posts will delve into significant events that unfolded on this very date...
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