The Brown Football Association (BFA) was founded in 1875 to promote intercollegiate football as a means to kick off the school year and provide vitality on campus during the fall semester. The first game would take place against Amherst in 1878. After 140 years football is still being played on College Hill and the BFA continues to play a vital role in support of the great tradition of Brown football. Today, our membership includes players, alumni, parents, students, faculty and fans. Under the scope of the Brown Sports Foundation the BFA assists in fundraising for annual use and for non-budgeted special projects. The BFA provides additional support through its mentoring and career counseling programs which have become high priorities of Brown football. The Association also has a visible presence in the community at large through its literacy collaborative with the Providence schools and its youth football promotional program. The BFA generously supports the following events: BFA Golf Classic and Kick-Off Dinner, the Phil Estes Radio Show, Literacy Day, Youth Football Day and Military Appreciation Day, “Celebrate and Commit” annual fundraising drive, Career Summit, Team Banquet, Spring Game and Cookout and the Ivy Football Dinner.