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Patent Stories

An American football team huddled on the field

History of the Football Field

The football field evolved from a borrowed rugby layout to a patented yard-line color system in 1971 by Michael Noonan. Explore the history and shop framed prints.

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A vintage football player in uniform

History of the Football Pants

Football pants trace to 1880s canvas designs with sewn-in knee pads. Ralph Jones' 1929 U.S. patent improved protection and range of motion. Shop framed prints.

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An American football helmet

History of the Football Helmet

The football helmet began as a moleskin cap in 1893. Vernon McMillan's 1935 facemask patent predated its universal adoption by decades. Shop framed prints.

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A football player diving for a touchdown

History of the Football

The football's 1939 patent by Wilton Reach redesigned the lacing that every quarterback still grips today. The full history of how football became America's sport.

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