Haverford–Swarthmore rivalry
American college football rivalry
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The Haverford–Swarthmore rivalry is a rivalry between the Haverford Fords and Swarthmore Garnet. It used to include college football.[1][2] In other sports they are both members of the Centennial Conference. The 1894 football game between Haverford and Swarthmore claims to have the first "action shot" photograph of a college football game.[3] The winner of the contest was awarded the Hood Trophy.[4] The two universities are in the same state of Pennsylvania.
| Sport | Football |
|---|---|
| First meeting | 1879 |
| Latest meeting | 1971 |
| Trophy | Hood Trophy |
