Images: #TBT Gallery looks back at high school football in 1969
Much has changed within the game of high school football since 1969.
Offenses are much more diverse, there's a heavier general emphasis on passing the ball and synthetic field turf and Friday night games are now the norm.
What hasn't changed much at all since 1969 is how important the sport has been to the young people who play it, and to the schools and towns they represent.
There's nothing quite like the ritual of a Friday night football game early in the season, when every team can still hope it's in for a truly special season.
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A homecoming queen is crowned during a football game between Arlington High School and Prospect High School.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Cheerleaders perform during the Arlington High School football game against Palatine High School.
Daily Herald file, 1969
A Prospect High School quarterback looks for a receiver during a game against Fremd High School.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Fenton High School players watch the action during a game against Lake Park High School.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Students chat and watch a football game between Lake Park and Fenton high schools.
Daily Herald file, 1969
The Conant High School marching band plays during a break in the football action against Palatine High School.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Players and a coach keep an eye on the action during a football game between Palatine and Conant high schools.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Fans watch the action on the field during a game between Palatine and Conant high schools.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Players from Lake Park and Mundelein high schools play a game in a field close to a nearby subdivision.
Daily Herald file, 1969
A Mundelein High School ball carrier finds a hole against Lake Park High School.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Stadium lights being installed at Forest View High School in Arlington Heights.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Cheerleaders at work on the sidelines of the Palatine and Conant high school football game.
Daily Herald file, 1969
Players watch from the sidelines during the Palatine and Conant high school football game.
Daily Herald file, 1969
A Hersey High School ball carrier looks downfield during a night football game against Palatine High School.
Daily Herald file, 1969
A flock of pigeons take flight during a Lake Park and Elmwood Park football game.
Daily Herald file, 1969
A referee oversees a huddle during a Prospect and Glenbard South high schools football game.
Daily Herald file, 1969
A Palatine High School ball carrier gains some ground against a Prospect High School defenseman.
Daily Herald file, 1969
A Prospect High School quarterback has his receiver in his sights during a game against Palatine.
Daily Herald file, 1969
A St. Viator High School player carries the ball during a game against De La Salle High School.
Daily Herald file, 1969
St. Viator High School coaches make a point to a referee during a game against De La Salle High School.
Daily Herald file, 1969
A St. Viator High School ball carrier finds some running room against De La Salle High School.
Daily Herald file, 1969
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