In 1937, Warren Alfson made a decision that affected the game of college football forever.
Alfson was entering his sophomore year at the University of Nebraska when he realized, he didn’t have a good chance at getting playing due to the amount of experienced players that were ahead of him. He also started college several years after high school and felt he needed more time to prepare for the collegiate level.
As a result, Alfson only suited up in practice and stood on the sideline in a Nebraska Huskies jersey with no number on it and the term “Redshirt” came to life.