The Wretched Field Conditions of Football's Past - In Pictures
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Wretched field conditions were a regular feature of football games in the past. They significantly affected play, particularly as the season wore on, with muddy conditions one week starting a cycle of deteriorating conditions. Field conditions began to improve as schools built or upgraded their stadiums in the 1920s and 1930s because they often enhanced the infrastructure underlying the fields, besides expanding the stadium seating capacity.
The Wretched Field Conditions of Football's Past - In Pictures
The Wretched Field Conditions of Football's…
The Wretched Field Conditions of Football's Past - In Pictures
Wretched field conditions were a regular feature of football games in the past. They significantly affected play, particularly as the season wore on, with muddy conditions one week starting a cycle of deteriorating conditions. Field conditions began to improve as schools built or upgraded their stadiums in the 1920s and 1930s because they often enhanced the infrastructure underlying the fields, besides expanding the stadium seating capacity.