On 27 November 1960, this offensive formation was introduced to professional football.
- The Double T
- The Double Wing
- The Shotgun
- The Wishbone
The Shotgun. Red Hickey, then coach for the San Francisco 49ers, introduced the formation which has the quarterback far behind the center, allowing more time for passing plays.
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