Walter Camp

" The Father of American Football"

Walter Camp. Outstanding Yale athlete and coach became the single most important figure in the development of American Football. Recognized as the primary authority on football rules in his lifetime. He was a successful businessman. Dedicated family man. And a prominent New Haven civic leader. He selected his first All-American team in 1889. A tradition we are proud to continue today.

The Walter Camp Football Foundation

May 1992

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Grove Street and High Street, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org