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Rutgers Legend and Activist Paul Robeson Dies

January 23, 1976 23

1974 and 1975 Heisman winner Archie Griffin

December 4, 1974 23

Dec. 15, 1973: The first Division II Football Championship is conducted (Camellia Bowl in Sacramento, California).

December 15, 1973 17

Dec. 8, 1973: The first Division III Football Championship is conducted (Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl in Phenix City, Alabama).

December 8, 1973 17

1973 Heisman winner John Cappelletti

December 3, 1973 19

1972 Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers

December 2, 1972 15

Jan.  8, 1972: Freshman eligibility in basketball and football is approved.

January 8, 1972 23

1971 Heisman winner Pat Sullivan

December 1, 1971 22

Jan. 13, 1971: Freshman eligibility in all championships except University Division basketball and postseason football is approved.

January 13, 1971 20

1970 Heisman winner Jim Plunkett

December 9, 1970 20
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