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More than 50 millionAmericans participate in
tailgating each year.
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However, most don't knowwhy it started.
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During the Civil War Battle ofBull Run, civilians from the
Union side arrived with basketsof food.
1861
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They shouted, "GO BIG BLUE!"
to support their side in thecommencing battle.
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1860s
Texas Rancher, CharlesGoodnight, invented the first
portable feed wagon.
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1860s
The chuckwagon was thefirst contraption that helped
mobilize hearty meals.
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This device ultimately shaped modern-day
tailgating as we know it today.
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1869
The first form of tailgating at a sporting event wasthe Rutgers vs. Princeton football game.
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1869
Fans and players both wore identifying colors and headwear.
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1869
Thus, beginning the tradition of fans taking on thecolors of their teams and coming to games with spirit!
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Today
Today, 40% of tailgatersspend more than $500 per
season on food and supplies!
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Today
While there's something impressive about cooking a
10-pound brisket beforekickoff...
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...those looking for a simpler option should choose well-prepared
grass-fed burgers or brats.
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They're perfect for a hungrycrowd!
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Future
Tailgating is a distinctly Americanpastime, celebrated at professional and
collegiate football games across thecountry.
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Future
Whether it's because of the comradery orthe food, tailgating is well on its way to
becoming more important than the gamesthemselves.
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