11 Classic Football Articles by Walter Camp Originally Published 1886-1893 in Outing Magazine and Harper's Weekly

Eleven rare articles written by Walter Camp from the origin of American football during the formative years and evolution of the game:

1. The Game and Laws of American Football - Outing – October, 1886
2. The Foot-Ball Season of 1886 - Outing – January 1887
3. Football - Outing –January, 1888
4. The American Game of Football - Harper’s Weekly - November 10, 1888
5. Hints to Football Captains - Outing – January, 1889
6. Football Studies for Captain and Coach - Outing – November, 1890
7. Football – Detail of a Defensive Play - Outing – December, 1890
8. Team Play in Football - Harper’s Weekly – October 31, 1891
9. Football of 1891 - Outing – November, 1891
10. “Interference” in Football - Harper’s Weekly - November 5, 1892
11. A Plea for the Wedge in Football - Harper’s Weekly - January 21, 1893

These articles are fundamental in establishing the foundation of American football as a distinct sport from soccer (association football) and rugby.

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