Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ304897
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1984
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The G. I. Bill and College Football: The Birth of a Spectator Sport.
Andrews, Donald S.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v55 n7 p23-26 Sep 1984
College football became a popular spectator sport after World War II with the return of veterans to college. Financial help was provided by the G. I. Bill, which led to older, more experienced students playing football. This article explores how the G. I. Bill helped make college football the popular sport it is today. (DF)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Athletic Coaches, College Students, Football, Higher Education, History, Student Recruitment
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: G I Bill
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