Haverford–Swarthmore rivalry
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| Sport | Football |
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| First meeting | 1879 |
| Latest meeting | 1971 |
| Trophy | Hood Trophy |
The Haverford–Swarthmore rivalry is a rivalry between the Haverford Fords and Swarthmore Garnet Tide. It used to include college football.[1][2] In other sports they are both members of the Centennial Conference. The 1894 football game between Haverford and Swarthmore claims to have the first "action shot" photograph of a college football game.[3] The winner of the contest was awarded the Hood Trophy.[4] The two universities are in the same state of Pennsylvania.
References
[edit]- ^ "HAVERFORD IS VICTORIOUS.; Conquers Its Ancient Rival, Swarthmore, by 10 to 7". The New York Times. November 26, 1916.
- ^ "Long lost football team recalled by its star lineman". Talker of the Town. April 17, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Haverford Vs. Swarthmore 1894 - First Known Action Shot Of A College Football Game". June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Hood Trophy" – via www.haverfordathletics.com.
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