1906: Palmer Pierce becomes the Association’s first president, holding office from 1906 to 1913 and from 1917 to 1929. 

On January 1 1906

1906: Palmer Pierce becomes the Association’s first president, holding office from 1906 to 1913 and from 1917 to 1929. 

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Sources: “In the Arena: The NCAA’s First Century” by Joseph N. Crowley, NCAA News and Champion magazine archives, the NCAA Media Center, and NCAA record books 

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