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NFL history: Where did “line to gain” join the lexicon for “first down” and more on the intricacies in football history
The rules of rugby were written in 1868 under the name “Rugby Football.” In 1880, the rules of “American Football” were drawn up by Camp. “Gaelic Football” rules were placed on paper ...
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MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES IN FOOTBALL RULES.
I. MATCH shall be decided by majority of touch-downs. A goal shall be equal to four touch-downs; but in case of a tie a goal kicked from a touch-down shall take precedence over touch-downs or a ...