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The position names in the winglines were retained for a while but eventually replaced by the American nomenclature, although it was not until the 1960s, that Canadian rules required seven players on the offensive line, unless they were playing short handed. Before that, only five were required on plays in which no forward pass was thrown, so it ...
This is a template for old-time American football rosters, with the seven major positions in use from roughly the 1930s to the 1960s. For a roster template with modern positions, see Template:NFL roster. Keep in mind that the variable names are case-sensitive.
The quarterback lines up about five yards behind the center, in order to allow a better view of the defense and more time to get a pass off. The shotgun can distribute its 3 other backs and 2 ends any number of ways, but most commonly employs one running back , lined up next to the QB, one tight end and three wide receivers.
In American football, the specific role that a player takes on the field is referred to as their "position". Under the modern rules of American football, both teams are allowed 11 players [1] on the field at one time and have "unlimited free substitutions", meaning that they may change any number of players during any "dead ball" situation.
1950s; 1960s; 1970s; ... Subcategories. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. 0–9. 1950 in North American football (1 C) 1951 in North ...
1950s; 1960s; 1970s; 1980s; 1990s; 2000s; 2010s; Subcategories. This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 8 total. 0–9. 1960 in North American ...
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American Conference 1950–1952 Eastern Conference 1953–1966 National Conference 1950–1952 Western Conference 1953–1966 Chicago Cardinals (St. Louis from 1960) Baltimore Colts (I) (ex-AAFC, 1950, defunct) Cleveland Browns (ex-AAFC, from 1950) Chicago Bears: New York Giants: Detroit Lions: Philadelphia Eagles: Green Bay Packers: Pittsburgh ...