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May the 4th Down Box Be With You

Timothy P. Brown
May 4, 2022
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Antique down box (Courtesy of AntiqueFootball.com

Back in the day, the linesman ran around the field carrying a down box attached to a long stick. Prior to each play, he spun the down box, so the appropriate number faced the players on the field.

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