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October 31, 2009

Forgotten Ghosts of College Football

Darren Everson, Wall Street Journal

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There was a time once when the University of Chicago was known for something other than economics and eggheads.

A century ago, Chicago was one of the kings of college football. Legendary coach Amos Alonzo Stagg prowled its sidelines. Seldom did Chicago even play road games. Foes came to the South Side because the paycheck was too good.

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TAGGED: university of chicago, Tulane, ncaa football

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