Caspar Whitney
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Caspar William Whitney was an American author, editor, explorer, outdoorsman, and war correspondent. He originated the concept of the All-American team in college football in 1889, when he worked for
Portrait of Caspar Whitney
The All-America college football team is an honor given annually to the best college football players in the United States at their respective positions. The original use of the term All-America seems
Caspar Whitney
…September 2, 1864 – January 18, 1929) was an American author, editor, explorer, outdoorsman, and war correspondent. He originated the concept of the All-American team in college football in 1889, when he worked for Harper's Magazine. Caspar Whitney was the son of John Henry Whitney (1833–1869) and Amelia D. Goldermann…
A football signed by the 1974 Kodak All-America Team