American football history highlights September 28 milestones

September 28 marks a significant date in American football history, most notably for the birth of night football. On this date in 1892, the first attempt at a night game took place in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, during the Tioga County Agricultural, Mechanical and Industrial Fair. The game featured Mansfield State Normal against Wyoming Seminary and utilized new lighting technology provided by General Electric, which included a light pole positioned in the center of the field.

The date is also associated with various historical football milestones and records, including Norm Van Brocklin’s 554-yard passing performance and the birthdays of Hall of Famers such as Steve Largent and Charley Taylor.