The Greatest Hoax in Sports Agate History (Yes, The Times Fell for It, Too)

In the 1941 season at Plainfield Teachers College, every play was a fake. [Source]

Publication Date: Friday, 15 January 2016 at 19:54:01

Origin: nytimes.com

Category: Football (College)

Topics: every, College, Teachers, Plainfield, season, Times, History, Agate, Sports, Greatest

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