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How a quirk of wartime football led to an extra list of AP All-Americans during the 1940s

The Associated Press recognized more players on an additional All-American list due to wartime team changes affecting player availability in 1940s college football.

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During World War II, some NFL players found themselves back in college football, thanks to military service teams. These teams, formed at U.S. military posts, competed against college programs and were included in AP rankings. In 1943, Dick Todd, who…

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How a quirk of wartime football led to an extra list of AP All-Americans during the 1940s

During World War II, some NFL players found themselves back in college football, thanks to military service teams.

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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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