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6th November 1869: First intercollegiate American football match played between Rutgers College and the College of New Jersey

6th November 1869: First intercollegiate American football match played between Rutgers College and the College of New Jersey6. Nov.

Despite the absence of regulation and structured plays, the match turned out to be fiercely competitive. While the scoring was different from modern football, Rutgers won ...