Arthur Cumnock, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American football player
Date of Birth: 12-Feb-1868
Place of Birth: Danielson, Connecticut, United States
Date of Death: 08-Jun-1930
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Arthur Cumnock
- Arthur James Cumnock (February 12, 1868 – June 8, 1930) was an American football player.
- He and Amos Alonzo Stagg were selected as the ends on the first College Football All-America Team in 1889.
- Cumnock invented the first nose guard.
- He is also credited with developing the tradition of spring practice in football; in March 1889, Cumnock led the Harvard team in drills on Jarvis field, which is considered the first-ever spring football practice.
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