Gridiron Gladiators C Don Ensor Helmet Cleats Jersey Sports Football

“Gridiron Gladiators”  By C Don Ensor copyright 1986 Hand Signed Kentucky Artist Signed only edition of 3000 size 16”x12” The third in a series of four sports prints by C. Don Ensor, companion prints are "Little Shoes, Big Dreams", "Just for Kicks", and "High Hoops". Print Info: “I was reminded of a “Gladiator” when painting the shoulder pads in this painting, thus the name. Of all the sports, American football requires the most protective equipment. It probably require the most grueling training and strength of all the sports. Football in America is just over 100 years of age. It is an outgrowth of rugby and soccer. It is played on a grass field, or artificial turf. The length of the field is measured in five yard sections covering 100 yards. Goal posts at each end are 24 feet wide with a crossbar at 10 feet high. A touchdown (6 points) is scored when the ball is carried or passed into a ten yard end zone. A field goal (3 points) is scored when the ball is kicked between the goal posts ove the cross bar. An extra point (1 point) is scored after the touchdown by kicking the ball from the 3 yeard line in college and the 2 yard line in professional football. A two point conversion can be scored after a touchdown in high school and college play by running or passing the ball into the end zone from the 3 yard line. A two point safety can be scored by the defensive team when a tackle is made on the offensive team in their own end zone. A team consists of 11 players on both the offensive and the defensive teams. Usually a player will play only on the defensive or offensive team, especially in the professional ranks. In high school and college, a few exceptional players will play on both defense and offense. Offensive teams have four downs to move the ball 10 yards, if they do, they continue to have the ball for first downs until they cross the goal line. The defensive team tries to stop the first downs by preventing the offense to move the ball 10 yards in four plays. If this is done the team with the ball must kick the ball to the opposing team, thereby affording a scoring opportunity to them. After a touchdown, the ball is kicked from the forty yard line to the opposing team, also affording them a chance to score. In high school, a game consists of four 12 minute periods, in college and professional there are four 15 minute periods. Television has made football a very popular sport. The top college and professional games are televised weekly. Professional football has become one of the most lucrative sports for young players out of college. Television rights to professional games involve many millions of dollars to the teams. It is still a sport to many little league, high school and college players, but to the professionals, it is strictly business. We hope you enjoy this print. Baseball and soccer prints are available, and basketball will be forthcoming in November, 1986. Thank you Don & Genny Ensor” Print has never been framed and is in Excellent Condition (see photo) This print will ship rolled in a tube, signature required, and insured, free economy shipping Multiple purchases will be combined for shipping Print will ship within one business day of cleared payment. Please ask any questions. Check out my Ebay Store, ClaudesPrints for more Sports Prints!