Walter Chauncey Camp (April 7, 1859 – March 14, 1925) was an American college football player and coach, and sports writer known as the " Father of American Football ".

Walter Camp (born April 7, 1859, New Britain, Connecticut, U.S.—died March 14, 1925, New York, New York) was a sports authority best known for having selected the earliest All-America teams in …

For almost half a century, from 1876 until his death on March 14, 1925, this noble character was a prominent figure on the football scene and for most of the years he led in giving the game shape and …

Walter Chauncey Camp is known as "The Father of American Football". Born in New Britain, Conn., April 7, 1859, he would be a Yale halfback and captain, and a member of the Intercollegiate Football …

Walter Chauncey Camp is known as "The Father of American Football". Born in New Britain, Connecticut, April 17, 1859, he would be a Yale halfback and captain, and a member of the …

Camp was born in the city of New Britain, Connecticut, the son of Leverett L. and Ellen Cornwell Camp. He attended Hopkins Grammar School in New Haven, entered Yale College in 1876 and was …

Walter Chauncey Camp was an American football player, coach, and sports writer known as the "Father of American Football". Among a long list of inventions, he created the sport's line of scrimmage and …

Walter Chauncey Camp (April 7, 1859 – March 14, 1925) was an American football player, coach, and sports writer known as the "Father of American Football". Among a long list of inventions, he created …

Dec 12, 2025 · Considered the “Father of American Football,” Walter Camp introduced the play from scrimmage, set plays, the numerical assessment of goals and tries and the restriction of play to …

“Father of American Football” Walter Camp. Often called "the father of American football," Walter Camp played a leading role in developing the American gridiron game of football as distinct from rugby …