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The NCAA developed as the result of a meeting in 1905, of thirteen colleges, to discuss safety reforms in intercollegiate athletics. The meeting came about at the urging of President Theordore Roosevelt following deaths and other serious injuries that resulted from the violent brand of football at the time.

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To protect young athletes from dangerous and/or exploitive athletic practices

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