He played college football as a quarterback at the University of Chicago from 1906 to 1908 and was a two - time All - American selection .
Steffen and his team helped introduce the more open style of play that prevailed in the Midwest .
Steffen played college football as a quarterback at the University of Chicago from 1906 to 1908 and was a two - time All - American selection .
Steffen and his team helped introduce the more open style of play that prevailed in the Midwest .