The college world
1906
Frank Arthur Nankivell, a star cartoonist for Puck magazine, turned the globe into a giant leather football in this whimsical 1906 illustration. The sun itself is an enthusiastic fan, beaming down while wearing a vintage leather helmet and face mask, ready for kickoff. Meanwhile, worried faces peer out from the clouds, perhaps wondering if the world has gone completely sports-crazy. This playful image captures the explosive popularity of college football at the turn of the century, showing how the game was taking over everyone's world.
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