YALE vs. PRINCETON, 1879. Ivy League football game, 27 November 1879. Wood engraving, from a contemporary American newspaper
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YALE vs. PRINCETON, 1879. Ivy League football game, 27 November 1879. Wood engraving, from a contemporary American newspaper
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1879 Athlete Field Football Game Ivy League Outdoor Player Playing Princeton Princeton University Pupil Referee Strong Team University Versus Yale University
YALE vs. PRINCETON, 1879 - A Glimpse into the Birth of Ivy League Football
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This wood engraving takes us back to a historic moment in American sports history - the intense football match between Yale and Princeton on November 27,1879. As we gaze upon this print from a contemporary American newspaper, we are transported to the heart of the action. The scene is set on an outdoor field where two formidable teams clash in a battle for victory. The players, strong and determined athletes representing their respective universities, exhibit remarkable skill and strategy as they engage in this thrilling game. The referee stands watchfully amidst the chaos, ensuring fair play. Surrounding them is a boisterous crowd of enthusiastic spectators who have gathered to witness this monumental event. Their cheers echo through the crisp autumn air as they eagerly support their favorite team. Intricately detailed by skilled engravers of that era, every aspect of this image captures both the excitement and intensity permeating throughout North America's first-ever Ivy League football game. This wood engraving serves not only as a visual delight but also as a testament to how far college athletics have come since that late November day in 1879. It symbolizes the birth of an enduring tradition that has shaped American sports culture for generations to come - fierce rivalries forged on fields like these between prestigious institutions such as Yale University and Princeton University. As we admire this piece from The Granger Collection's archives
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