Homecoming - Mandato... -

: Often credited as the first, athletic director Chester Brewer invited alumni to return for a rivalry game against the Kansas Jayhawks after a new regulation required games to be played on campus.

The Spirit of Tradition: Understanding the American Homecoming Homecoming - Mandato...

: Both Baylor University and the University of Illinois also hosted similar "coming home" celebrations around 1909–1910, featuring the now-standard elements of football, parades, and reunions. Iconic Traditions : Often credited as the first, athletic director