0
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Fran
Jordan
ViviAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who invented the spike in football?
Homer Jones, a wide receiver for the New York Giants from 1965-1969 and the Cleveland Browns in 1970, was the first player to spike the ball in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in 1965.
What are six points in football called?
touchdown
Who was the first player in pro football to spike a ball after a touchdown?
Billy Johnson was to touchdown celebrations what Babe Ruth was to the home run -- he may not have been the first, but he is the most memorable. Elmo Wright of the Kansas City Chiefs is credited as the first NFL player to celebrate in the end zone. On Nov. 18, 1973, after catching a touchdown pass thrown by Len Dawson in a 38-14 win over the Houston Oilers, Wright ran in place at a frantic pace, pumping his knees and his arms, stopping long enough to slam the ball to the ground. Eight years before that, Homer Jones, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, delivered the league's first spike. www.jsonline.com/packer/s...120998.asp The first player to spike the football after a touchdown was Homer Jones in a game in 1965.
What is a TD in football?
A "TD" in football is a "touchdown" and is worth 6 points. Following a TD, a team has an opportunity to score a "PAT," or point after touchdown. This can be a kick for one point, or a run for two points.
What sports do you score a touchdown in other than football?
ultimate frisbee
