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South High School is a public school located on the south side of Columbus, Ohio at 1160 Ann Street. This is the fourth building that South High School has occupied. From 1895-1897 South High School utilized part of the Ohio Avenue Elementary School. In 1897 students were returned to the Columbus High School building at 6th & Broad Streets. The School moved into their own building in 1900 at 345 Deshler Avenue, which later became Barrett Junior High School upon the opening of the of the current building on March 31, 1924. The Barrett building named for C. S Barrett first principal of South High, closed in 2006. It reopened in 2007 as South High when the Ann Street building closed for an extensive remodeling. In 2009 the Ann Street building reopen and the Barrett building closes again for the last time as a school and is sold in 2013.

Pigskin Dispatch August 22, 2026

Football History of August 22

From the historic naming of a rival league to the birth of iconic Super Bowl champions, August 22 marks a monumental day in football…

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Vintage black and white image of Mel Hein (Number 7) over top Willis Smith at the New York Giant preseason camp in 1935. Courtesy of Larry Schmitt's collection.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 22, 2026

Mel Hein: The Hall of Fame Center Who Defined the Position

Mel Hein anchored the gridiron for decades, building an unstoppable legacy as a two-way center in both the college and professional ranks. From his…

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Full color Wes Chandler with the San Diego Chargers c. 1982. Kiwanis - 1982 San Diego Chargers Police card set.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 22, 2026

Wes Chandler: Hall of Fame Florida Gator and NFL Wideout

Wes Chandler dominated the gridiron as a blazing-fast wide receiver for the Florida Gators before rewriting the record books in the NFL. Football Bio…

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US Air Force - https://www.si.com/college-football/photos/2012/09/05ncaas-top-real-animal-mascots/9 Air Force Academy football coach Bill Parcells poses with mascot Mach 1 the falcon.

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 22, 2026

Bill Parcells: Hall of Fame Coach & NFL Legend Bio

Bill Parcells commands respect across the NFL landscape, having engineered historic turnarounds and forged struggling franchises into Super Bowl champions. Football Bio August 22,…

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Vintage black and white image of Donold Lourie in 1920

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 22, 2026

Don Lourie: Princeton Quarterback & College Hall of Famer

Don Lourie masterfully orchestrates the offense and pioneers the use of the audible to secure his legacy as a legendary Princeton quarterback. His brilliant…

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College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 22, 2026

Henry Seibels: The Captain of Sewanee’s 1899 Iron Men

Henry Seibels leads the most grueling road trip in college football history, cementing the legacy of Sewanee’s legendary “Iron Men.” Football Bio August 22,…

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The Falcons take down the CSU Rams here Nov. 28, 2014. Air Force beat CSU 27-24. The Rams, ranked No. 21 before the loss, were heavily favored to win. But, a last second 39-yard field goal by Falcons’ kicker/punter Will Conant gave the Falcons their sixth home win of the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Copan/Released)

Daily Football History

Pigskin Dispatch August 21, 2026

Football History of August 21

From the birthplace of out-of-state NFL training camps to the birthdays of football royalty, August 21 is a powerhouse date on the gridiron calendar.…

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Lanier with Kansas City, By Hank Young - Trading Card Database,

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 21, 2026

Willie Lanier: Morgan State Star to NFL Hall of Fame Legend

Willie Lanier revolutionizes the linebacker position with his ferocious tackling and historic leadership on the gridiron. Football Bio August 21, 1945 – Clover, Virginia…

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McMahon dives into the end zone to score a touchdown for the Chicago Bears during Super Bowl XX

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 21, 2026

Jim McMahon: BYU Football Legend and Super Bowl Champion

Jim McMahon electrified the football world with his unmatched rebellious spirit and remarkable talent. He conquered the college football landscape before cementing his legacy…

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Gemini AI-created image of a 1973-era Ohio State University American football jersey 45, without a name on it, and a matching period-correct helmet, the program cover appropriate to the era and team.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 21, 2026

Archie Griffin: The Only Two-Time Heisman Trophy Winner

Archie Griffin electrifies college football history, standing entirely alone as the only player to capture the Heisman Trophy twice. Football Bio August 21, 1954…

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