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Teddy Roosevelt May Just Have Saved Modern (American) Football
Teddy Roosevelt May Just Have Saved Modern (American) Football
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Apr 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In recent years the public has become increasingly aware of the long-term dangers posed by sports injuries -- but at the turn of the 20th century this wasn't the case. Football players didn't wear protective gear, and in 1905 alone more than 15 players died from game-related injuries. Universities were on the verge of banning football entirely. President Roosevelt, himself a life-long fan of the sport, knew something must be done. Listen in to learn how the 26th President of the US may just have saved modern football. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Apr 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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