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Word: backfields (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...return of Tom Spangenberg to Dartmouth's backfield should give quarterback Dana Kelly a much stronger offense than the one he showed here in the stadium. And two losses in a row could put some fire in the Indian's play...

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Ivy League Lacks Major Game Today | 11/9/1963 | See Source »

...defensive backfield had its weak moments against Roberts' passes, but so does everybody else. Rick Beizer, Jerry Mechling. Tom Bilodeau, and Grana--the regular quartet--have made few mistakes (one of the grosser ones being the 78-yard Cornell touchdown) and many fine plays...

Author: By Steven V. Roberts, | Title: Crimson at Mid-Season: Will Love Be Requited? | 10/24/1963 | See Source »

...Baugh and Sid Luckman, the pass became the most awesome offensive weapon in the history of the sport -a bolt of lightning that could strike anywhere, any time. Scores soared. The T formation grew flankers and split ends; pro coaches even made room for a third end in the backfield (they called him a "slotback"), began scattering receivers around the field like leaves in a hurricane...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: College Football: Jolly Roger | 10/18/1963 | See Source »

...Eliot linebackers were playing wide, and the backfield couldn't contain the Bunnies' sustained rushing. The Leverett House team, on the other hand, was primed to Eliot's down-field blocking, and kept the Elephants from penetrating further than the Leverett 35-yard line...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Leverett Eleven Garners Victory Over Elephants | 10/18/1963 | See Source »

Princeton's talented backfield due of Don McKay and Iacavazzi are the Ivies best in the rushing department. McKay, a tailback, has gained 141 yards to top fullback Iacavazzi's 132. Brown's John Kelly is third with 131 yards...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Princeton Fullback Cosmo Iacavazzi Named Top Ivy League Back of Week | 10/16/1963 | See Source »

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