Urbana Illinois University Of Illinois Pushball Lloyde Photographer 1912 Real Photo Postcard

Pushball, a team sport played with an oversized ball, typically ranging from four to six feet in diameter, emerged in the late 19th century and achieved considerable popularity in the early 20th century. Teams, often composed of numerous players, aimed to push, roll, or shove the massive ball across a goal line or into a designated area. This physically demanding game was frequently adopted by universities, military academies, and athletic clubs in both the United States and Great Britain as a robust form of recreation and competitive sport.