In an era where an incomplete pass resulted in a 15-yard penalty, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School showcased the potential of the pass. Library of Congress By 1905, college football was all the ...

Newswise — Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of the first documented forward pass in American football history, a play that would change the game forever. On Sept. 5, 1906, Saint Louis University ...

Editor’s note: Throughout the offseason, The Athletic is celebrating the 150 th anniversary of college football, one decade at a time. For more on the 1900s, read Matt Brown on the best players, teams ...

Benny Friedman would do things like "lift chairs from the bottom of a chair leg and flip them" to improve his grip size and strength. (HO/AP) This is Part 3 in our episode on the origin of the forward ...