1932 Impromtu NFL Title Game
It was decided that a final game to determine a champion would be played in a special Chicago at Wrigley Field on December 18,…
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Month: October 2025
Pigskin Dispatch
October 19, 2025
1932 NFL Season Champion: A New Way to Crown
For many reasons, the 1932 season may have been a low point for the NFL. The Great Depression was in full swing, affecting the…
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October 19, 2025
The Undersized Backer — Dexter Coakley’s Journey from App State to Cowboys Legend
October 20, 1972 – Mt. Pleasant, SC – Dexter Coakley, the linebacker from Appalachian State, was born on that day. The standout linebacker starred…
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Pigskin Dispatch
October 19, 2025
Outland Trophy Winner, Fighter Pilot, and 3x Super Bowl Champion: The Unmatched Story of Chad Hennings
October 20, 1965 – Elberton, Iowa – Chad Hennings, a Defensive Tackle from the Air Force Academy, was born. Chad played his first season…
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October 19, 2025
Texas A&M’s Defensive Anchor: Celebrating the Hall of Fame Career of Ray Childress
October 20, 1962 – Richardson, Texas – Ray Childress, a defensive end from Texas A&M, came into this world. Ray played with the Aggies…
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October 19, 2025
Defensive Immortal Lee Roy Selmon
October 20, 1954 – Eufaula, Oklahoma. – Lee Roy Selmon was born as the youngest of nine children in the Selmon home. Lee Roy…
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October 19, 2025
Giants on Ice: How the 1956 New York Giants Conquered the NFL
The year 1956 was a monumental one for the New York Giants. Not only did they move into a new stadium, but they also…
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Pigskin Dispatch
October 19, 2025
A 27th-Round Steal: The Untouchable Legacy of Giants Hall of Famer Rosey Brown
On October 20, 1932, Roosevelt “Rosey” Brown was born in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rosey was an offensive tackle from Morgan State College in Baltimore who…
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Pigskin Dispatch
October 19, 2025
Celebrating the Passing Brilliance of College Football Hall of Famer Don Trull
On October 20, 1941, Don Trull, a former quarterback from Baylor University, was born. Trull was an All-American and twice won the Sammy Baugh…
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October 18, 2025
The Last Dance: Joe Montana’s Final Duel with John Elway in the 1994 Monday Night Classic
October 17, 1994, provided football fans with a fitting, high-stakes final chapter to the rivalry between two of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play…
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