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Lot # 209: 1908 "Yale Tries Out the NEW Forward Pass", Important Early Football Photo

Category: Football

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 13 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "December Collectors Auction 2020",
which ran from 12/9/2020 3:00 PM to
12/26/2020 8:00 PM



Important c. 1908 photograph of Yale University football players (the best team in the country) working out with what is described on the back as a "NEW" play, the forward pass! This is one of the earliest images relating to the advent of this play we have ever seen and the earliest to mention it by name, this is a new discovery that is sure cement a place in football history, just like the forward pass! Stamped on the back by Brown Brothers and in nice shape overall with a couple corner chips.

Size: 5.25x7.5
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 8.5/10

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