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1878 American Football Season

If 1877 was about establishing a backbone, 1878 was the year college football became a legitimate public spectacle. The season was defined by a…

History of Players Selected 11th Overall in the NFL Draft

Looking for deep football analysis on the most underrated slot in the draft? This episode explores the historical significance of the 11th pick in…

Football History of April 12

On April 12, 1940, when a single penalty could halt a drive before it began, the NFL revolutionized offensive play by cutting the harsh…

Lorenzo White: The Spartan Engine Who Conquered the Big Ten

What does it take to become the standard-bearer for a program known for “ground and pound” football? For Lorenzo White, it was a blend…

Mike Garrett: The Multi-Dimensional Legend Who Ignited USC’s Heisman Dynasty

How does one man outwork an entire defense? For Mike Garrett, the answer was “Iron” will and unparalleled versatility. Long before the era of…

Winchester Osgood: The “Snake-Like” Pioneer Who Broke the Yale Streak

Before the “Galloping Ghost,” there was a man who moved like a snake and struck like lightning. Winchester Osgood was the premier athletic marvel…

1877 American Football Season

​If 1874 was the year American football found its soul, 1877 was the year it found its backbone. While the early 1870s were defined…

1876 American Football Season

A New Authoritative Organizational Body and Leader for Football ​Pigskin Dispatch’s Part 5 in the Series on American Football History A Princeton influence on…

History of Number 12 Overall NFL Draft Picks

Football History of April 11

Imagine a day when the airwaves first crackled with the sound of live sports, and future Hall of Famers were born just as the…