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NFL history: Where did “line to gain” join the lexicon for “first down” and more on the intricacies in football history
In 1880, the rules of “American Football” were drawn up by Camp ... because it displayed a lot more information such as the original spot, what down each play is, and where the offense ...
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College football history: Notable firsts and milestones
Princeton and Yale came together to propose the first rules of what is recognized today as American football. The representatives met at Massasoit House in Springfield, Mass., on Nov. 23 ...