Al DeRogatis: The Duke All-American and Voice of the Gridiron
Al DeRogatis dominates the trenches with unmatched power before transforming into one of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting. This Newark native first…
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Month: May 2026
Pigskin Dispatch
May 5, 2026
Terry Baker: The Ultimate Heisman Scholar-Athlete of Oregon State
Terry Baker redefined the term “student-athlete” during a magical 1962 season that remains unparalleled in sports history. While most players struggle to master one…
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Pigskin Dispatch
May 5, 2026
The Top Football Games at Old Yankee Stadium
May 5, 1922, Construction begins on Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. Here are ten notable gridiron games that MLB.com shares with us,…
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Pigskin Dispatch
May 5, 2026
Bob Westfall: The Unstoppable Engine of Michigan’s Golden Era Backfield
Bob Westfall anchored the most feared backfield in college football history with a relentless power that defined Michigan’s dominance in the early 1940s. While…
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Pigskin Dispatch
May 5, 2026
Bob Babich: The Hard-Hitting Pioneer of the Miami “Cradle of Coaches”
Bob Babich strikes fear into opposing backfields with a relentless tackling style that redefined the linebacker position at Miami University. As the first player…
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Pigskin Dispatch
May 4, 2026
The Memphis Showboats: When Spring Football Nearly Toppled the NFL
In the latest episode of Pigskin Dispatch, host Darin Hayes welcomed Mr. Keith Wood, author of the new book The Memphis Showboats: The USFL…
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Pigskin Dispatch
May 4, 2026
1964 American Football Season
The 1964 American football season was a monumental year that reshaped the landscape of both professional and college football. It was characterized by historic…
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Pigskin Dispatch
May 4, 2026
1963 American Football Season
The 1963 American football season was a defining year of transition, dramatic finishes, and historic milestones across both the professional and collegiate landscapes. Set…
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Pigskin Dispatch
May 4, 2026
Football History of May 4
Imagine a time when a field goal was worth more than a touchdown, and games ended simply because the sun went down. On February…
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Pigskin Dispatch
May 4, 2026
Elmer Layden: The “Thin Man” Who Rode to Glory in the Rose Bowl
How does a 162-pound fullback become the defensive nightmare that secured Notre Dame’s first national title? Elmer Layden may have been the heaviest of…
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