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One of the top experts in early football rules history, Timothy P. Brown, joins us to explain the kicking game strategy of early football. The story is eloquently shared below in the link that takes you to Tim's article, complete with photos of the era. Timothy Brown's FootballArchaeology.com has a daily football factoid that he shares that is quite interesting in a short read. They preserve football history uniquely, and we are happy that Tim has agreed to join us each week to review some of his Today's Tidbits. Click that link and subscribe for free to receive them each evening. 

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Here is what happened in Sports Jersey History on January 24. Listen to the first of our daily episodes in my mission to learn more about sports history from the players' uniforms and jerseys.

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In this episode, we discuss the history of the Philadelphia Athletics Professional Football team, which played in 1902.

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Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 23 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.

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Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 22 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.

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Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 21 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.

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In this episode, we will take the time to explore the origins of some traditions, a nickname, and a mascot of the Texas A&M football team.

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Celebrating the milestones in sports history made on January 20 throughout history by remembering the athletes and the jersey numbers that they wore.

See our webpage for January 20 here.

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The Official PFRA Podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

HIGHLIGHTED SHOW

The Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1979 to foster the study of professional football as a significant and athletic institution; to establish an accurate historical account of professional football; and to disseminate research information. In each episode of The Official PFRA Podcast, co-hosts George Bozeka and Jon Bozeka will discuss the storied history of pro football, including interviews with prominent pro football historians and authors, and former players.

Born in Canton within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, George is the current President of the PFRA. He has had a number of articles published in the PFRA’s official magazine The Coffin Corner and he is the lead editor for the PFRA’s Great Teams in Pro Football History book series.

Jon has been a radio broadcaster in the Canton area since 2014. He has been involved in every facet of radio sports coverage including play-by-play and color commentary for local high school and college football broadcasts. He is also a stringer for CBS Radio’s Eye on Sports show covering all Cleveland Browns Sunday home games.

Learn more about the show on the Sports History Network.

In this episode, we discuss the history of the Philadelphia Phillies Professional Football team, which played in 1902. Check out more, including photos and news clippings on the post of this story.

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References:

1. Retro Seasons
2. The Coffin Corner: Vol. 9, No. 6 ((1987)). "When did they start?". Professional Football Researchers Association.Professiona Football Researchers Association's Coffin Corner
3. Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette: November 6, 1901 , p. 10 Quaker Stars Show up Strong
4. Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football’s Missing Origin Story, Gregg Ficery, p. 84
5. Phillies Nation website Phillies Nation.com
6. The Philadelphia Inquirer 07 Dec 1902, Sun · Page 14