This picture came from the Lansdale Historical Society

A number of people have email and asked questions about what the football players are holding in the pictures from 1894, 1899 & 1905. We have found out that they are Nose-Guards. In this picture the football player in the middle is wearing the Nose-Guard around his neck. If you would like more information about the Nose-Guards click here and see a complete diagram of the "old-time" Nose-Guard.