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Timothy P. Brown is the author of Hut! Hut! Hike!, How Football Became Football, and Fields of Friendly Strife. Tim combines years of research experience and the insight of a former college football coach to illuminate football’s past and its relevance to the modern game.

Empty nesters, Tim and his wife, Carolyn, live in southeast Michigan.

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Hi - just finished your book and thought it was excellent - you will see my review up very soon. But before I write it, I just had to ask - are you are a Michigan or Wisconsin fan? I ask because I am a lifetime Minnesota Golden Gopher fan and I chuckled at your joke about the Gophers appearing in past Rose Bowls but are no longer a Division I team. You must have written that line before the 2019 season!

Timothy P. Brown I grew up in Wisconsin as a Badger fan and the book was released in 2017, so Minnesota's once in a blue moon good fortune in 2019 had not yet transpir…moreI grew up in Wisconsin as a Badger fan and the book was released in 2017, so Minnesota's once in a blue moon good fortune in 2019 had not yet transpired. :) My second book leaves Minnesota alone, but I take several shots at Michigan. We can both enjoy those moments.(less)

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Hello, I just wanted to comment on your article "The Mystery of the Tournament Park Postcards" from your website? Nice article and research. I was glad to read the information you uncovered. My grandfather played for that Pacific Fleet team, but was injured the week previous to the armistice and was unable to play again, I have a team photograph and his uniform. Dave Maus

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I am glad you could find information about the team your grandfather played on. If you are interested in sharing the images and information, I …moreDavid:
I am glad you could find information about the team your grandfather played on. If you are interested in sharing the images and information, I may be able to prepare a story on my site about the team and/or your grandfather.

It may be easier to contact me through my newsletter/blog: https://www.footballarchaeology.com/

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	How Football Became Football: 150 Years of the Game's Evolution by Timothy P. Brown (Goodreads Author), Mary Jewel Brown (Illustrator) 4.33 avg rating — 43 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fields of Friendly Strife: The Doughboys and Sailors of the WWI Rose Bowls 3.67 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Until recently, college athletic conferences were regional, mainly due to the limits of transportation technologies. Despite being regional, many early conferences, including the Big Ten and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, were formed based on athletic philosophy and eligibility standards rather than as scheduling platforms. Despite being in a conference, teams generally played

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Timothy Brown answered DAVID L's question: Hello, I just wanted to comment on your article "The Mystery of the Tournament Park Postcards" from your website? Nice article and research. I was glad to read the information you uncovered. My grandfather played for that Pacific Fleet team, but was injured the week previous to the armistice and was unable to play again, I have a team photograph and his uniform. Dave Maus David: I am glad you could find information about the team your grandfather played on. If you are interested in sharing the images and information, I may be able to prepare a story on my site about the team and/or your grandfather. It may be easier to See Full Answer
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“Football’s acceptance of blocking opened the door to a series of increasingly dangerous schemes and techniques, beginning with Princeton introducing the “V” formation in 1884.”
― Timothy P. Brown, How Football Became Football: 150 Years of the Game's Evolution

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