Red Grange Sets the Standard of Greatness
October 18, 1924 – Urbana, Illinois – Harold “Red” Grange, also known as the “Galloping Ghost,” may have played his best collegiate football game…
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Month: October 2025
Pigskin Dispatch
October 16, 2025
Ron Johnson: Michigan Rushing Leader
October 17, 1947 – Detroit, Michigan – Ron Johnson, a University of Michigan running back, came into this world. How good was Ron Johnson?…
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October 15, 2025
1988 Catholics vs. Convicts Game
October 15, 1988, South Bend, Indiana – The reigning champion Miami Hurricanes entered Notre Dame Stadium to face an undefeated Fighting Irish squad. Walsh…
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Pigskin Dispatch
October 15, 2025
Beyond the Box Score: Unraveling the Surprises of NFL Week 6 and Looking Ahead to Week 7
Week number six of the 2025 NFL season is officially in the books, paving the way for the gridiron battles of Week 7. As…
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Pigskin Dispatch
October 14, 2025
Lynn Dickey vs Joe Theismann 1983 MNF Shootout
On October 17, 1983, the Green Bay Packers and the defending Super Bowl champion Washington Redskins staged an epic offensive duel at Lambeau Field,…
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Pigskin Dispatch
October 14, 2025
2006 Monday Night Bears Comeback
17 Oct 2006, Tue Waco Tribune-Herald (Waco, Texas) Newspapers.com The Chicago Bears’ miraculous comeback against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football, October 16,…
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Pigskin Dispatch
October 14, 2025
History Behind The First Iron Bowl Game
Beyond the Brawl: Unearthing the Thrilling History of the First Iron Bowl (1893) One of the most anticipated matchups in college football every year…
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Pigskin Dispatch
October 13, 2025
Joe Klecko’s Hall of Fame Versatility
October 15, 1953, Joe Klecko was born in Chester, Pennsylvania. College Career Joe Klecko’s path to collegiate football was unconventional. After high school in…
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Pigskin Dispatch
October 13, 2025
Lynn Thomsen
September 12, 1964 – Lynn Thomsen was a defensive tackle of Augustana College, and he was born on his date. He is the only player…
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Pigskin Dispatch
October 12, 2025
Our Football History Teammates
If you are visiting our website, we know you have a passion for American football history. Pigskin Dispatch has always been a collaborative effort,…
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