Walter Camp

Football player and coach, The Father of American Football

Walter Camp - Athletes & Sports Figures born April 7th, 1859
Born
Died

1925
101 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Contributed to the development of American football as a player and coach. Played for Yale University and served as head coach from 1888 to 1892. Actively involved in rule changes that shaped the modern game. Served as a writer and historian, influencing the public perception of the sport.

Introduced the concept of the touchdown and the line of scrimmage

Coached Yale University football team

Authored several influential books on football

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