Shields-Watkins Field—Line Markers

Line markers were first used in 1922. The markers showed the distance the ball must be carried from the center of the field to the goal. The markers, 10 feet apart, were iron, painted black, and on the black background the numerals painted white.

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  • Title Shields-Watkins Field—Line Markers
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  • Keywords Shields-Watkins Field—Line Markers
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date July 19, 2026
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  • Date of Last Update October 16, 2018