It started 117 years ago.
In 1890, the Naval Academy challenged West Point to a football game and won. Since then, the rivalry has continued, interrupted infrequently (WWI, for example). Navy is leading in games won, 52 to 49, with 7 ties. I was fortunate to be involved in one of those games, in Philadelphia.
My involvement happened in 1935, as a high school junior. My math teacher had a connection to the stadium vendors, and every year he took a dozen of his pupils to the game to sell programs. What a deal! We sold each program for one dollar and pocketed fifty cents of that dollar for ourselves. When our quota was sold, we could go home, or find a seat to watch the game. I chose the latter, treated myself to hot dogs and soda and still went home LOADED with money - which I promptly gave to my grateful mother.
A brief history: In 1899, Philadelphia was chosen a neutral site and has remained so for most of the years. When the Air Force Academy joined the competition, it became a challenge for the Commander-in-Chief's Cup, with the winner accepting the award at the White House.
So, dear readers, when attending your next sporting event, buy a program, and brighten your kid's day.
More, later.
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