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The shotgun formation was invented by Howard "Red" Hickey, who, as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, unveiled the new formation in a game against the Baltimore Colts in November, 1960, in order to give his quarterback more time to evade the Colts' awesome pass rush. The 49ers won the game, and later Hickey, as an assistant coach, convinced Dallas Cowboys head coach Tom Landry to use the formation, leading to its use throughout the NFL.
The above answer is not fully accurate. The shotgun predates Red Hickey use of the formation in 1960. It was invented by Howard Fletcher, the Head Coach at Northern Illinois University (before it was actually a university, but a Teacher's College). Coach Fletcher unveiled the shotgun spread in the late 1950's, winning a National College Championship in 1963. In fact, George Bork became the first college 3,000 yard passer in a single season, including all divisions all the way up to what became Division IA. Red Hickey most likely learned of the shotgun, as he scouted a number of NIU players. In fact, George Bork was heavily scouted by the 49'ers during the 1963 season. He eventually played in Canada, as he was considered too small for the NFL.
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What is a shotgun wing T formation?
I believe it would be called a Pistol Wing Formation
Who invented the victory formation?
Tennessee Titans & Houston Texans invented victory formation.
What year did Coach Tom Landry revive the shotgun formation?
1963
What did vikings export?
the viking invented the sniper shotgun in there era it was later improved by robbaz is 2012.
If the quarterback is 5 yards behind the line of scrimige what is that called?
When they are five yards behind the line of scrimmage they call that the SHOTGUN formation.
Can rb's line up behind the qb in the shotgun formation?
Technically yes. But that formation is called the pistol formation which is a modified formation invented by current university of Nevada head coach. It is not used in the NFL and is not largely widespread in college football although it is not rare to see it.
What is a shotgun wing T formation?
I believe it would be called a Pistol Wing Formation
Who invented the victory formation?
Tennessee Titans & Houston Texans invented victory formation.
How do you do a proper shotgun?
The shotgun formation consists of the quarterback standing 3 to 5 yards behind the center.
Who is Brenton Tozer?
he invented the shotgun
Was the rifle invented before the shotgun?
The black powered gun was first and it shot shotgun slugs but the pistol was the first gun ever invented
What is the difference between an 'I' formation and a shotgun formation?
In the I-formation, the QB is directly behind the Center, with a FB and HB behind him. This formation is better suited to running plays. In the shotgun, the QB stands five to seven yards back. This gives the QB time to set up in the pocket for passing plays.
Who invented the benelli shotgun?
Jmes wheedleton
When was the 12 gauge shotgun invented?
1620
Who invented the pump shotgun?
John Browning
What year did Coach Tom Landry revive the shotgun formation?
1963
When did Browning invent the pump shotgun?
John Browning invented the pump shotgun in the year 1897.
