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Though “folk football” had been played since medieval times with varying rules, the game began to be standardized when it was taken up as a winter game at public schools. The Football Association, formed in 1863, codified the rules of the game and hosted the first cup competition between regional football clubs in Britain. In 1995, rugby union became an "open" game, that is one which allowed professional players. Rugby league rules diverged significantly from rugby union in 1906, with the reduction of the team from 15 to 13 players. Modern FOOTBALL has its origins in the streets of medieval England. Neighbouring towns would play each other in games where a heaving mass of players would struggle to drag a pig’s bladder by any means possible to markers at either end of town. After his senior season 36 years ago, Alan played in the East-West Shrine Bowl -- a college all-star game -- and did well. After the game, a bunch of players decided to hang out. He listened on the rad...