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Eastern v. Central: 1923
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 04/18/2008 - 12:27pm.
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November 3, 1923. High school football in Washington, D.C.: Eastern vs. Central. View full size. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Headgear
Submitted by Central Harlem Anonymous on Fri, 04/18/2008 - 4:15pm.
Football helmets look to have been optional in 1923. I remember an article years ago (in American Heritage magazine?) about the introduction of helmets in college football. The sport had been running a death rate of something like five players a year nationally, but many old fans including former president Teddy Roosevelt lamented the introduction of helmets. They thought it sissified the sport.
More Stop Action Greatness
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 04/18/2008 - 1:44pm.
More stop action greatness...just a great shot considering the time period. Love the taped up pants as well. Thanks for posting this.
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