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* At the 1882 rules meeting, Walter Camp proposes that a team be required to advance the ball a minimum of five yards within three downs.
These down-and-distance rules, combined with the already-established line of scrimmage, transform the game from a variation of rugby or association football into the distinct sport of American football.
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