The Sensation of 1949

Norman Sas and Joe Tonole went back to Toy Fair in 1950 promoting Tudor Electric Football as “The Sensation of 1949.” Which it absolutley was. There was no other sporting toy, other than Tudor’s own Horse Race Game, that had pieces that moved around a gameboard all by themselves.

A Tudor Electric Football sales flyer from 1950.

New Electric Games

Electric Football was so successful that Tudor added a Baseball game to their lineup, which can be seen in the bottom photo of the 1950 Tudor Metal Products Showroom. That showroom was in the International Toy Center building at 200 Fifth Avenue. And it was showroom No. 551.

Chapter 3 opening spread of The Unforgettable Buzz

Electric Football again proved popular during the Christmas season, with many retailers offering the game as a “Lay-Away” item. The buzz of the game continued to grow in 1950.

Earl & Roddy

You can find more information about Electric Football in The Unforgettable Buzz, The Electric Football Wishbook, and Full Color Electric Football!