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Title: 75 years ago
Post by: guinpen on October 17, 2016, 07:52:56 PM

I believe that it was 75 years ago today that the penalty flag was first used, thrown against Youngstown College.

Title: Re: 75 years ago
Post by: HappyPenguin on October 18, 2016, 08:52:23 AM

Quote from: guinpen on October 17, 2016, 07:52:56 PM

I believe that it was 75 years ago today that the penalty flag was first used, thrown against Youngstown College.

The first of MANY nice runs called back for holding.

Here's the story from WKBN

http://wkbn.com/2016/10/15/75-years-later-taking-a-look-back-at-the-inspiration-behind-the-penalty-flag/