Few know that at the beginning of the twentieth century intercollegiate football was nearly prohibited by President Teddy Roosevelt.Northern Iowa University tells its own story of men playing field hockey during that time.
"Beginning with the 1903 fall term, instead of participating in one hour of military drill three times a week, the men were required to participate in some sort of physical activity four times a week for forty-five minutes. They could choose among basketball, tennis, football, field hockey, track, cross country, and golf. Basketball and tennis were the men's most popular choices, but football, track, and field hockey were close behind. The other two sports attracted few students. The student newspaper speculated that compulsory athletics for men would help to build stronger intercollegiate teams at the Normal School".
Read The Story of an American University's Long, yet almost forgotten,saga of field hockey for Both men and women.
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