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A vibrant, illustrative football program cover for the October 6, 1951, matchup between Penn State and Villanova. The artwork features a determined player in a white uniform with the number '35' in red, lunging forward while clutching a football. The background is a dark, starry night sky with a red, white, and blue ribbon flowing in the upper right. A yellow block at the bottom identifies the teams and the location: 'ALLENTOWN H.S. STADIUM.' The price '25c' is listed at the bottom.

Pigskin Dispatch March 29, 2026

Football History of March 29

From the shocking resignation of a dynasty-building coach to the birth of the most punishing runners in gridiron history, March 29th is a date…

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1923 archival photo of Notre Dame 'Four Horseman' Don Miller leaping for a catch against Princeton.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 29, 2026

Don Miller: The Open-Field Magician of the Four Horsemen

How does a high school substitute become the “most dangerous” runner in the most famous backfield in football history? Don Miller didn’t just walk…

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A close-up, grainier crop from a 1981 NFL ticket stub featuring the Houston Oilers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The illustration shows a player in the classic 'Luv Ya Blue' white Oilers jersey with light blue and red accents. He is wearing a white helmet with a dark facemask, braced for contact on a bright afternoon. The textured, dotted print of the original ticket is clearly visible, giving it an authentic vintage feel.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 29, 2026

The Tyler Rose: The Bruising Power and Hall of Fame Legacy of Earl Campbell

There was a time when the most terrifying sight in football was Number 20 in a Texas Longhorns jersey coming downhill at full speed.…

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Color photo scan of American football player Emlen Tunnell on a 1954 Bowman card, wearing his red NY Giants jersey number 45.

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 29, 2026

Emlen Tunnell: The “Offense on Defense” Who Redefined the Safety Position

How does a walk-on with a broken neck and no draft profile become the greatest ball-hawk in NFL history? Emlen Tunnell didn’t wait for…

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A black-and-white archival photograph of Jim Bausch from 1931, captured in the middle of a shot put throw. He is shown in a dynamic athletic pose on a grass field, with one arm extended for balance and the other holding the shot near his neck. He wears a light-colored 'KCAC' (Kansas City Athletic Club) tank top and short athletic trunks. The background features the empty, sun-drenched bleachers of a large stadium.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 29, 2026

Jim Bausch: The Olympic Decathlete Who Conquered the Big Six

Can a single athlete be the best football player on the field and the greatest all-around athlete in the world at the same time?…

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NFL Draft

Pigskin Dispatch March 28, 2026

The History of NFL Draft Selection 26

Join guest Ed Kleese and Host Darin Hayes on Pigskin Dispatch as they dive into the rich NFL Draft history, specifically the 26th pick.…

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A vibrant, turn-of-the-century illustration for the University of Pittsburgh's 1913 football season. The cover features a player in the foreground seen from behind, holding a flagpole with a navy blue pennant bearing a yellow 'P'. In the background, a game is in progress on a green field, with players in yellow and blue uniforms. A grandstand filled with spectators is visible in the upper left. The text 'SEASON 1913' is centered in yellow block letters, with the price 'PRICE 10 Cents' at the bottom.

Daily Football History

Pigskin Dispatch March 28, 2026

Football History of March 28

From the somber passing of a sports icon to the midnight move that shocked a city, March 28 is a date defined by transition…

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black and white publicity head shot from a newspaper of magazine of Buck Shaw in 1941

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 28, 2026

The Silver Fox: Buck Shaw’s Gridiron Journey

Born on March 28, 1899, in Mitchellville, Iowa, Lawrence “Buck” Shaw remains one of the most distinguished figures in football history, uniquely bridging the…

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A bright crimson Stanford University football jersey with the number '7' in white with a black outline. The word 'STANFORD' is printed in white block letters above the number. The jersey features white and black stripes on the sleeves and a Nike 'swoosh' on the left chest. It is displayed on a weathered wooden bench in a locker room setting, surrounded by vintage-style helmets, gloves, and a Russell Athletic jock tag at the bottom right.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 28, 2026

The Norco Nightmare: Toby Gerhart’s Legacy of “Intellectual Brutality”

Born on March 28, 1987, in Norco, California, Tobin Bo Gunnar Gerhart arrived at Stanford as a record-shattering high school prospect. While his bruising…

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NFL Draft

Pigskin Dispatch March 27, 2026

The NFL Draft History of the 27th Pick

Think the 27th pick is just a late-round afterthought in the NFL mock draft? Think again. This slot can yield valuable players, from reliable…

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