Big Three (colleges)

Big Three and HYP (Harvard, Yale, Princeton) are historical terms used in the United States to refer to Harvard University, Yale University, and Princeton University.

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Big Three and HYP (Harvard, Yale, Princeton) are historical terms used in the United States to refer to Harvard University, Yale University, and Princeton University.

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The phrase Big Three originated in the 1880s, when these three colleges dominated college football.

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The phrase Big Three originated in the 1880s, when these three colleges dominated college football.

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Honours, Standing & Enduring Legacy

In 1906, these schools formed a sports compact that formalized a three-way football competition which began in 1878, predating the Ivy League.

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