H. W. "Bill" Hargiss
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Hargiss' DeclarationBill Hargiss declaration on his usage of forward pass in 1910
First use of forward pass by Bill Hargiss.

H. W. (Bill) Hargiss
2503 Missouri Street
Lawrence, Kansas 66044

The Huddle used in modern Football was first used Oregon State University coached by H. W. "Bill" Hargiss in game at Seattle Washington against Univ. of Washington in November 1918.

The College of Emporia coached by Hargiss used the Forward Pass as an integral offensive play in the fall of 1910 against Washburn Univ. at Topeka Kansas.

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H. W. Hargiss