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Month: March 2026

A black-and-white oval studio portrait of Philip King, a Hall of Fame quarterback and legendary football coach. He is depicted from the shoulders up, wearing a formal tweed suit jacket, a high-collared white shirt, and a dark patterned tie. He has short, wavy hair and is looking off-camera with a serious expression.

Pigskin Dispatch March 16, 2026

Philip King: The 11-Touchdown Freshman Who Ruled the Stocking Cap Era

Imagine a freshman stepping onto the field for the first time and scoring 11 touchdowns in a single game. It sounds like a tall…

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The front cover of the official game program for the Oregon vs. Ohio State matchup on October 7, 1967. The artwork features an aerial architectural rendering of Autzen Stadium in Eugene for its 'Dedication Day.' The stadium is shown as a modern bowl nestled into a green hillside, with a parking lot full of vintage cars in the foreground.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 15, 2026

Football History of March 15

March 15 is the day the NFL’s “musical chairs” officially begins, often serving as the high-stakes threshold of the new league year. From blockbuster…

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College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 15, 2026

Norm Van Brocklin: The Dutchman Who Saw the Whole Field

What happens when a quarterback stops watching his receivers and starts watching the defense? You get a revolution. Norm Van Brocklin, affectionately known as…

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A flat-lay photograph of a deep blue mesh football jersey on a rustic wooden surface. The jersey features the number '68' in large white block digits with a red outline. The sleeves include red and white horizontal stripes, and a red Rawlings jock tag is visible at the bottom right hem.

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 15, 2026

Joe DeLamielleure: The Anchor of the “Electric Company” and Hall of Fame Iron Man

Behind every record-breaking rusher is a lineman who refuses to be moved. For the Buffalo Bills of the 1970s, that man was Joe DeLamielleure.…

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A flat-lay photograph of a vintage black Iowa Hawkeyes football jersey on a rustic wooden surface. The jersey features 'IOWA' and the number '25' in bold gold block lettering. Accompanying the jersey is a scuffed gold helmet with a black stripe and several vintage game programs, including one for the 1959 Rose Bowl against California.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 15, 2026

Randy Duncan: The Hawkeye Field General Who Ruled the Big Ten

What happens when a backup quarterback patiently waits his turn behind a Rose Bowl champion? For the Iowa Hawkeyes in the late 1950s, it…

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A black-and-white studio portrait of Clarence Swanson, a Hall of Fame end for the University of Nebraska. He is wearing a dark, heavy-knit vintage sweater with a large, light-colored 'N' varsity letter prominently displayed on his left shoulder. He has a clean-cut hairstyle and a slight smile.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 15, 2026

Clarence Swanson: The Nebraska End Who Mastered the Forward Pass

In an era where the forward pass was still an experimental mystery, Clarence Swanson was a visionary. Long before the air-raid offenses of the…

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An Art Deco-style official football program cover for the Texas vs. Notre Dame game at Notre Dame Stadium on October 6, 1934. The vibrant red and yellow design features stylized, geometric illustrations of two football players' heads in leather helmets. The text 'TEXAS' and 'NOTRE DAME' are prominently displayed in a blocky green font.

Daily Football History

Pigskin Dispatch March 14, 2026

Football History of March 14

March 14 marks a pivotal day in football history, featuring record-breaking rushers and a fundamental evolution in officiating. For instance, from the Baltimore Colts…

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A classic black-and-white studio portrait of Dr. James Naismith. He is wearing a dark three-piece suit, a crisp white shirt, and a tie, with his hands resting in his lap. He has a thoughtful expression and a thick, dark mustache.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 14, 2026

March Madness Can Thank Football?

Football is joined by baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer as the major sports, especially at the collegiate and professional levels. We have looked previously…

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