“What is this? It is a prolate spheroid, an elongated sphere-in which the outer leather casing is drawn tightly over a somewhat smaller rubber tubing. Better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football.”
Quote by John Heisman
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John Heisman
John Heisman, born on October 23, 1869, and died on October 3, 1936, was an American football player who is considered one of the pioneers of the sport in the United States. He is known for his significant contributions to football, both as a player and as a coach. more
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