The Boston Game

Question 1

True/False ‘The Boston Game’ was played with a round ball, but players could run the ball, pass it or dribble it, instead of solely kicking it with their feet.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True/False, although a more physical game, ‘The Boston Game’ did not allow opposing players to tackle whoever had the ball.

Answer 2

False, whoever had the ball was fair game to be tackled.

Question 3

Which university is associated with popularizing ‘The Boston Game’?

Answer 3

Harvard University

Question 4

True/False, the number of players each team could have on the field at one time was limited to 10 or 15 players.

Answer 4

False, there was no official limit to the number of players each team could have, but it was generally limited to between 10 to 15.