University of Pennsylvania: A Legacy of Firsts
The University of Pennsylvania Quakers boast one of the richest and most innovative histories of any program in the nation.
As an early powerhouse, Penn fielded one of the country's most dominant teams in the 1890s, winning three national championships and pioneering tactics like the pulling guard.
The program's history lives at Franklin Field, the oldest operating college stadium in the nation. This historic landmark hosted the first-ever radio broadcast of a football game in 1922 and the first television broadcast in 1940. Penn's lore includes some of the biggest names in the sport.
Legendary innovator John Heisman coached the Quakers in the 1920s, and the great Chuck Bednarik, the "last of the sixty-minute men," starred for the team in the 1940s.
As a founding member of the Ivy League, Penn continues a tradition that dates back to the sport's earliest days, making it a vital part of college football history. 🏈
