1916: Brown University’s Fredrick “Fritz” Pollard becomes the first African American back named to an All-American team in football. December 30, 1916 16
Dec. 29, 1906: The first IAAUS convention is held at the Murray Hill Hotel in New York City (first report of the Football Rules Committee). December 29, 1906 13
Dec. 28, 1905: A second football reform conference involving 62 football-playing schools is held, resulting in the formation of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States, the precursor to the NCAA. December 28, 1905 17
1909: The IAAUS football rules change in response to 33 football-related deaths. A movement to abolish the sport is stopped. June 1, 0909 17
