Today's Tidbit... Getting Your Signals Crossed

Teams getting their signals crossed has been in the news lately—maybe you heard about it. A different group of high schoolers, seen below, got their signals crossed around 1910. They played when only a few teams had ever worn numbers on their jerseys, yet some of the guys have addition or multiplication signs on their chests.

c. 1910 football team practicing addition and multiplication (Personal collection)

The quarterback, fullback, and left halfback have plusses on the front. A close look shows ...