It is interesting, that the QB was not taking the snap on the plays
that I have on film, but rather was used as a blocking back.
The Halfback not only took the snap, but was also the teams leading
passer.
The team roster, from a program from an earlier game that season is shown below:
The starting lineup is shown below:
Again from the home movie, a sequence of images showing the above formation. You will see that the QB is NOT lined up behind the center, but rather between the guard and tackle. Basically the whole backfield is shifted to the right so that the left halfback is behind center.
Another view from the movie, of the halfback, Patterson throwing a
pass.
The league leaders, after 2 games into the season are shown below.
Notice that Patterson, the Steeler's halfback, was among the passing
leaders and running leaders.
I also have a program from
the 1934 season. This program is interesting because in 1934,
the Steelers were actually called the Pittsburgh Pirates, like the
baseball team.
The cover of the program is shown below.
Also interesting in
this program, is that inside, the Official Rules of the NFL are listed.
See below:
And FINALLY, a picture of ME, getting ready to attend
what I THINK is my first Steeler game, against the Redskins in
1946..
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