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Question

What team was first to really ultilize the foward pass?

a- Army U.
b- Chicago Bears
c- Green Bay Packers
d- Notre Dame
e- Philadelphia Athletics
f- Glouster U. (currently Rutgers)

Answer 1

History
According to NFL history (see external link below) the forward pass was legalized from anywhere behind the line of scrimmage February 25, 1933. Before that rule change a forward pass had to be made from 5 or more yards behind the line of scrimmage.

Eddie Cochem, the Saint Louis University coach, was the first to use the forward pass in 1906. However, the play was not used widely until Knute Rockne and Gus Dorais refined it while lifeguarding on a Lake Erie beach at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio during the summer of 1913. That year, Jesse Harper, Notre Dame head coach, showed how the pass could be used by a smaller team to beat a bigger one. Once it was used against a major school on a national stage in this game, the forward pass rapidly gained popularity.

Answer = Notre Dame

Answer 2

I believe that Notre Dame was the first to use the forward pass in an actual game. As I recall the story, the refs had to confer to decide whether it was legal. Knute Rockne was involved in the play.

Answer 3

F. Glouster U. or Rutgers

Answer 4

From your list, Notre Dame.

But really, according to sites, Saint Louis University was the first to use it, in 1906. Sammy Baugh, however, was the first quarterback to really bring it to a national stage. His passing ability changed the game of football.

Answer 5

army

Answer 6

b

Answer 7

RUTGERS