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Archived articles pertaining to the history of football, vintage equipment, and areas of interest to vintage football artifact collectors.
History of the Nose Mask
Updated July 2, 2017
March 23, 2015
Who Invented the Football Helmet?
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March 28, 2015
Dating Vintage Photographs
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April 1, 2015
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Holy Grail Discovery
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Curtiss' Pneumatic Head Harness
April 12, 2015
The Evolution of Early Football Shoulder Pads
May 10, 2015
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The Ball That Shaped a Game
June 20, 2015
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Football Time Capsule
July 23, 2015
The First Professionals: Harry Mason and his Place in the Hall of Fame
September 19, 2015
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New Head Harness Discoveries
October 15, 2015
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A Judgment Call:
Lelands' Princeton Stocking Cap
Updated February 8, 2016
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Rare Head Harnesses in Vintage Photo
December 21, 2015
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November 24, 2015
Maker Spotlight:
The History of Wright & Ditson
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Football Shoe Evolution
January 10, 2016
Maker Spotlight:
The History of Draper & Maynard
February 9, 2016
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November 15, 2015
Football Etymology Offensive Positions
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The Evolution of the American Football Player
March 10, 2016
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April 6, 2016
Football Etymology Scoring Plays
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Concussion Testing:
Leather vs. Modern

A Day of Infamous Repute

Jeff Mann
Contributing Writer
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May 30, 2016
June 20, 2016
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AntiqueFootball Goes to Sea
July 20, 2016
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Draper Maynard's
"Armorclad"
August 12, 2016
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2016 National Sports Collectors'
Convention
August 12, 2016
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Rare Head Harness Photo
Part 2
September 29, 2016
Maker Spotlight:
The History of
Stall & Dean
December 22, 2016
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January 15, 2017

Paper Football Helmets?

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Whitley's Foot Ball Armor

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January 15, 2017

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Canvas, Lard, and Turpentine:
The Football Jacket
Updated June 15, 2017
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The Pure Joy of the Adventure

July 13, 2017

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Football Shin Guard Evolution

November 27, 2017

Maker Spotlight:
The History of A.J. Reach & Co.

February 24, 2018

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The Football Cap
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March 9, 2020