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Year: 2026

Vintage black and white publicity head shot of Paul Des Jardien 1914.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 24, 2026

Paul Des Jardien: Chicago’s Two-Time All-American Center

Paul Des Jardien dominates the trenches as a two-time All-American center for the University of Chicago, catching the eye of legendary coach Amos Alonzo…

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Benbrook in 1910 (from Michigan football team photograph)

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 24, 2026

Albert Benbrook: Michigan’s 2x All-American Guard

Albert Benbrook smashes through opposing defensive lines and pioneers the running guard position for the University of Michigan. Known for his exceptional quickness and…

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Black and white publicity photo of The original caption describes the photograph as: Military Personnel with Some of the Members of the Chicago Bears Football Team - In the group are George Blande, Cpl Jo Ruff, Cpl Sonia Schmit, Harry Jagade, fullback of the Bears, Larry Brink, and Pfc John Carbon.

Daily Football History

Pigskin Dispatch August 23, 2026

Football History of August 23

From stunning college upsets over reigning NFL champions to the courtroom battles and modern stadium transformations that redefined game day, August 23 is packed…

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Gemini AI created image of a 1994-era Seattle NFLy American football jersey 96, without a name on it, and a matching period-correct helmet, the program cover appropriate to the era and team.

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 23, 2026

Cortez Kennedy: Dominant Seahawks Hall of Fame Tackle

Cortez Kennedy dominated the line of scrimmage, transforming the defensive tackle position during his legendary career with the Seattle Seahawks. Football Bio August 23,…

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Gemini AI created image of a 1973-era Dallas NFL American football jersey 70, without a name on it, and a matching period-correct helmet, the program cover appropriate to the era and team.

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 23, 2026

Rayfield Wright: The Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Tackle

Rayfield Wright anchors the Dallas Cowboys’ legendary offensive line, protecting quarterbacks and paving the way to multiple Super Bowl victories. Football Bio August 23,…

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Black and white publicity photo of Sonny Jurgensen in 1975 National Football League

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 23, 2026

Sonny Jurgensen: The Hall of Fame Quarterback Legend

Sonny Jurgensen captivated football fans with his incredible arm talent, transitioning from a collegiate defensive standout into one of the most prolific professional passers…

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Vintage black and white trading card Mayo's Cut Plug football card of Bill Hickok, issued 1894.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch August 23, 2026

Wild Bill Hickok: Yale’s Hall of Fame Football Guard

“Wild Bill” Hickok dominated the gridiron for Yale University during the 1890s, using his incredible physical strength and sharp football instincts to overpower opposing…

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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.

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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