What year did NFL enact fair catch rule?

Answer 1

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ANSWER:

It's always had a fair catch rule. The fair catch originates with calling a mark in Rugby.

Answer 2

It's always been a part of the NFL game. The fair catch goes all the way back to calling a mark in rugby, where a player can call a fair catch if he's standing within his own 22-meter line and then take a free kick.

Answer 3

The fair catch was installed in 1985 although it was ritchened by Sir john dologis in 1993