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1872: University incorporated
The Toledo University of Arts and Trades was incorporated on October 12, 1872.
Checked 2026-10-29 · Sources: Toledo School — official school source
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1917: Football begins
Toledo first fielded a football team in 1917 after students asked Professor John Brandeberry to coach.
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1923: Rockets adopted
The Rockets nickname emerged from Toledo's 1923 football game against Carnegie Tech.
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1936: Stadium construction
The Works Progress Administration began building Toledo's stadium in 1936.
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1937: New football home
The football team moved into the stadium now known as the Glass Bowl in 1937.
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1946: Glass Bowl dedication
The renovated stadium was dedicated as the Glass Bowl on December 7, 1946, with a postseason game against Bates.
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1967: State support
The university became state-funded on July 1, 1967.
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