1909: The IAAUS football rules change in response to 33 football-related deaths. A movement to abolish the sport is stopped.

On June 1 1909

1909: The IAAUS football rules change in response to 33 football-related deaths. A movement to abolish the sport is stopped.

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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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