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From Turnover to Touchback: The Punitive Era of the Early Forward Pass

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How a Rule Change Changed Football Forever (1906-1915)

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The forward pass is the heart of modern football, yet its beginnings were anything but...

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When Football Had Bigger Balls: The Surprising History of the Game Ball

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We are spoiled today by the modern spectacle of televised football, but the sport that...

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History Behind The First Iron Bowl Game

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Beyond the Brawl: Unearthing the Thrilling History of the First Iron Bowl (1893) One of...

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Football Formations of 1955

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Looking at a football game’s formations is a fantastic way to tell its era. Thanks...

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Football’s Extra Point: What You Never Knew

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Explore the history and evolution of football’s extra point play with insights from Timothy P....

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The History of the Snap From Center

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