We wouldn’t have college football as we know it today without Harvard and Yale

Summary

Harvard vs. Yale is the rivalry that kicked off college sports as we know them today. In this episode of Rivalries, David Hale explores how an academic rivalry between these two elite institutions spilled over onto the gridiron and looks at the moments that have made the original “The Game” iconic. 0:00 Intro 0:32 Pranks and buffoonery 2:16 An academic feud 3:18 Early games 4:28 Best moments 4:32 1887 4:53 1890 & 1891 5:07 1903: First game at Harvard Stadium 5:21 1914: First game at the Yale Bowl 5:32 1952: The legend of Charlie Yeager 6:08 'The shock of 1979' 6:26 1982: MIT wins The Game…

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