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The moments that define Clemson Football

Have you ever wondered about those moments that defined Clemson football and shaped it into the program you know and love today?

Here are some of the moments that have helped define Clemson football into one of the nation’s best and historic programs.

September 30, 1896 – A small crowd gathered in one of the barrack’s rooms and discussed the advisability of organizing a football association and to devise some means of getting a coach. The organization, known as the Clemson College Football Association, was perfected and the following officers were elected: President Frank Tompkins, Secretary & Treasurer Charlie Gentry, Manager T.