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A black-and-white archival portrait of Pittsburgh football standout Herb Stein from 1921. The photo shows Stein from the chest up, featuring a classic early 20th-century 'high and tight' haircut and a stoic expression. He is wearing a dark, heavyweight wool jersey with a simple rounded collar. The lighting is direct, emphasizing the physical presence of the All-American center. Football FIx
Pigskin Dispatch March 1, 2026

March 28 Football Fix

In this edition of the Football Fix, we share a short video on the Stein Brothers, Russ and Herb, who each played at a…

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b/w newspaper photo head shot of football star Rex Mirich in 1963 Football FIx
Pigskin Dispatch March 1, 2026

March 11 Football Fix

The 1963 Draft War and the Battle for Rex Mirich The date is March 11, and while we celebrate the birth of Northern Arizona…

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A black-and-white double-page magazine spread titled 'JOE KAPP WANTS TO DO IT ALL BY HIMSELF.' The left side features a close-up portrait of Kapp and a brief biography. The right side shows an action photo of Kapp in his #11 Minnesota Vikings jersey, preparing to throw a pass against the Detroit Lions. He is wearing a dark helmet with the Vikings horn logo and a single-bar facemask. Football FIx
Pigskin Dispatch March 1, 2026

March 19 Football Fix

Joe Kapp’s “Seven-Shot” Revenge Hook: “Most quarterbacks are happy with two or three touchdowns in a game. But on September 28, 1969, Joe Kapp…

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