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The 1st Legal Forward Pass Sept 5, 1906

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The 1st Legal Forward Pass Sept 5, 1906

The first legal forward pass in football was thrown by Bradbury Robinson on September 5, 1906, in a game between Saint Louis University and Carroll College. ... — www.youtube.com

September 5 is a special day in gridiron history, as it was the occurrence of something big!

The first legal forward pass in football was thrown by Bradbury Robinson on September 5, 1906, in a game between Saint Louis University and Carroll College. Robinson was a quarterback for Saint Louis, and he threw the pass to Jack Schneider, who was a wide receiver.

The pass was completed for a touchdown, and it helped Saint Louis win the game 22-0.

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