Share this postFootball ArchaeologyToday's Tidbit... When Piling On Was LegalCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreTidbits (Paid)Today's Tidbit... When Piling On Was LegalFootball ArchaeologyApr 22, 2022Share this postFootball ArchaeologyToday's Tidbit... When Piling On Was LegalCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreShareEarly on, ball carriers could advance by crawling after being knocked down, leading to defenders piling on and the masses of humanity seen at the 1904 Army-Navy game. Crawling and piling on became illegal in 1910.SubscribePreviousNext