An Evolution of College Football in America with Emphasis on the Major Rule Changes and Their Implications from 1940 to 1951 Inclusive

Author

Albert Gilbert Whiteside, Prairie View A&M College

Date of Award

8-1952

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Degree Discipline

Physical Education

Abstract

This study was concerned with the game of football, its development and rule changes from 1940 to 1951 inclusive as they relate to the game as it is carried on in our universities, colleges and high schools.

It was the purpose of this study (1) to show how the game we now enjoy as football evolved from other games played by other nations; (2) to find out when, where and by whom the first football game was played in America; (3) to find what rulings individuals and institutions contributed to the game of football; and (4) to state the major rule changes in schoolboy football from 1940 to 1951 inclusive.

Committee Chair/Advisor

William J. Nicks

Publisher

Prairie View A&M College

Rights

Date of Digitization

2-9-2022

Contributing Institution

John B Coleman Library

City of Publication

Prairie View

MIME Type

Application/PDF

Recommended Citation

Whiteside, A. G. (1952). An Evolution of College Football in America with Emphasis on the Major Rule Changes and Their Implications from 1940 to 1951 Inclusive. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/pvamu-theses/1114