Definition of T formation
: an offensive football formation in which the fullback lines up behind the center and quarterback with one halfback stationed on each side of the fullback
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“T formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/T%20formation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of T formation was in 1930
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