Record #:

14246

Author(s):

Dean, Earl

Abstract:

The author claims the first forward pass in American football occurred in North Carolina. The auspicious event happened during a North Carolina vs. Georgia game on October 26, 1895. It wouldn't be until 1905 that this was considered a legal play.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 16 Issue 20, Oct 1948, p5

Subject(s):

Passing (Football)