Defeat the Normals

September 25, 1899, Oshkosh Northwestern

What a different game this must have been, compared to the games we watch today.  Minimal padding to be sure and only some players wore leather helmets which consisted of three straps which barely covered the tops of the players' heads.  Ear flaps weren't even considered yet.

It's hard to believe now but helmets were not even mandatory for college play until 1939 and for the pros until 1943.