The football-themed “Touchdown” ukulele from the 1920s with a decal just above the bridge depicting a pair of rival college players wearing hardened leather helmets and padded uniforms

The 1920s Ukulele Craze Coincided with the Rapid Rise of American Football

The rise of ukulele popularity in the 1920s coincided with the Golden Age of Spectator Sports, as shown by the vintage ukes shown here.

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