1898 Gallaudet College Football Cabinet

Here is an oversized imperial photo of the 1898 Gallaudet College “Deaf-Mutes” of Washington D.C.  They didn’t let their handicaps hold them back as they were one of the best teams outside of the Ivy leagues during this time.  GC was also responsible for inventing the football huddle so when they played other hearing impaired schools they would not steal their signs.  Also included is a photo from an 1898 issue of Harper’s Weekly.

 

1888 Harvard Varsity Club Photo

This is a beautiful image of the varsity players from the major Harvard sports.  Included are the 1887 Harvard football team led by Captain Holden seen sitting with the football.  Also of Particular note is Arthur Cumnock who is on the varsity as freshman.  He went on to captain the national championship 1890 team and also invented the nose guard.