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He invented it because he thought it would be a great idea.
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∙ 14y agoWalter Camp got his "idea" for American style football from Rugby football and other "mob football" games that were popular on college campuses in the mid-1800s. Because there were few rules, these games were brutal and violence and injury were commonplace, leading to widespread protest and attempts to outlaw them. In an attempt to make these games more controlled and less violent, representatives from some of the major colleges in the Northeast came up with a standardized set of rules based more on soccer than rugby. Over the years, Camp became very influential in these on-going rules meetings. He is considered responsible for introducing such changes as reducing the number of players on the field from 15 to 11, establishment of the line of scrimmage, down and distance rules, the snap from the center to the quarterback, the size of the playing field, and use of referees.
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∙ 13y agoHe invented it because he thought it would be a great idea.
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Walter c camp?
He invented football or futbol americano.
When was Football Conference created?
football was invented in 1893 by Walter C camp
How old was Walter C Camp when he died?
Walter Camp was 66 when he died. CORRECT!
Who invented he football?
Walter C. Camp ANSWER There was no single inventor of American football. It gradually evolved on Ivy League campuses in the 19th century from a kicking game to a game modeled after rugby. Walter Camp is often considered the "father of American football" because he was responsible for proposing many of the rules that gave our game its unique flavor. He invented the first scoring system, he proposed a line of scrimmage to replace the rugby scrum, and he created the down-and-distance system. John Heisman (after whom the Heisman Trophy is named) was the biggest proponent for the forward pass, which wasn't legal until 1906.
Who invented the safety razors.?
King C. Gillette invented it.King Camp Gillette invented the safety razor in 1903
When did Walter C. Lawson die?
Walter C. Lawson died in 1970.
When was Walter C. Hackett born?
Walter C. Hackett was born in 1876.
What has the author Walter C Beckjord written?
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When was Walter C. Teagle born?
Walter C. Teagle was born in 1878.
When did Walter C. Teagle die?
Walter C. Teagle died in 1962.
When did Walter C. Bachman die?
Walter C. Bachman died in 1991.
When was Walter C. Bachman born?
Walter C. Bachman was born in 1911.
