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Football Gear Changes From Early Times To Present
The Franklin College paper notes a shift in football gear from heavy padded uniforms to lighter equipment aimed at speed. It describes old styles with thick trousers, shin guards, and wooden toe blocks, contrasting them with modern canvas pants and minimal padding. It also explains reforms in field lines and the move away from mass tackles to quicker play.
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Frank Kastner
Shortridge
Purdue
Roger Bresnahan
Polo Grounds