Did you know? The first football game was played in 1869, when Rutgers University and Princeton University faced off in what is considered to be the first official intercollegiate football game.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five coloring ideas for the football player:
• 1) Color Scheme: Assign each item a color to create a cohesive look. For example, use red for his jersey, white for his pants and socks, black for his cleats and helmet, blue for his gloves, and green for his ball.
• 2) Shading: Create depth in the image by adding shading. Use darker colors on the edges of each item to create shadows, while using lighter colors for highlights.
• 3) Patterns: Add patterns to different items to make them stand out. For example, you can add stripes or polka dots to his jersey and socks, or a zig-zag pattern to his cleats.
• 4) Ombre: Create an ombre effect on the ball by gradating from one color at the top to another at the bottom. This will give the illusion that the ball is being thrown in motion.