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RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Wright & Ditson Foot-Ball Guide
1888 Issue
The Official rules and regulations governing the American Intercollegiate Association of Football were published annually. When American football started gaining popularity in the late 1800s, intercollegiate game play set the standard for American football since there were not yet any established professional leagues. Spalding also published an identical copy of the 1885, 1886, 1888, and 1889 Wright & Ditson guides. In 1890, Spalding took over publication of guide and evolved it into a comprehensive annual football reference for the next several decades