1882 in sports

1882 in sport describes the year's events in world sport. Athletics USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships American football College championship College football national championship – Yale Bulldogs Events At the 1882 rules meeting, Walter Camp proposes that a team be required to advance the ball a minimum of five yards within three downs. These down-and-distance rules, combined with the already-established line of scrimmage, transform the game from a variation of rugby or association football into the distinct sport of American football. Association football England FA Cup final – Old Etonians 1–0 Blackburn Rovers at The Oval, the first time that a professional club has reached the final Tottenham Hotspur founded as Hotspur FC by members of the Hotspur Cricket Club in Tottenham. Ireland 18 February — Ireland makes its international debut, losing 13–0 to England in Belfast. Ireland is the world's fourth international team following England, Scotland and Wales. Scotland Scottish Cup final – Queen's Park 4–1 Dumbarton (replay following a 2–2 draw)