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A black-and-white portrait of Michigan football legend Harry Kipke from 1922. He is shown from the chest up, sporting a classic 1920s side-parted hairstyle. He wears a dark, heavyweight wool jersey featuring two large, circular leather friction patches on the chest—a common design element of the era to assist in ball security. The fabric shows authentic signs of wear and field dirt, particularly on the sleeves.

Pigskin Dispatch March 26, 2026

Harry Kipke: The Punting Prodigy Who Mastered Michigan Football

Can a single player truly control the geography of a football field? In the early 1920s, Harry Kipke turned punting into a lethal offensive…

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A black-and-white archival photograph of Georgia Tech's Bill Flowers in a dynamic running pose. He is shown mid-stride on a grass field, clutching an early, more rounded football in his right arm. He wears a dark, long-sleeved jersey with a light-colored triangular 'V-neck' panel on the chest, a soft leather helmet with a small brim, and padded, lace-up trousers. The background shows blurred stadium bleachers on a sunny day.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 26, 2026

Buck Flowers: The Multi-Dimensional Legend of the Ramblin’ Wreck

How do you stop a player who can beat you in four different ways on a single afternoon? For opponents of Georgia Tech in…

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A sepia-toned archival photograph of Yale football legend Thomas 'Bum' McClung from the late 19th century. He is shown standing outdoors, leaning one leg against a wooden rail fence. He wears a traditional canvas sleeveless vest over a dark, long-sleeved jersey, paired with padded knickers and high-top lace-up leather boots. His expression is stoic, capturing the rugged aesthetic of the 'scrum' era of football.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 26, 2026

From Yale Eli to the US Treasury: The Record-Breaking Life of Lee “Bum” McClung

How many football legends can say their signature was once literally worth its weight in gold? Long before he became the 22nd Treasurer of…

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College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 26, 2026

The Two-Way Titan: The Journey of Wesley Walls

Wesley Walls was born on March 26, 1966, in Batesville, Mississippi. A standout multi-sport athlete from Pontotoc, he eventually became one of the most…

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Thumbnail of Ed Kleese, AI generated for the 29th Overall Draft Pick history episode, in color

NFL Draft

Pigskin Dispatch March 25, 2026

The History of the 29th Overall NFL Draft Picks

Join Ed and Darin on Pigskin Dispatch as they dive into the rich NFL history of the NFL Draft, specifically highlighting the 29th pick.…

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An official game program cover for the October 24, 1970, matchup between the Clemson Tigers and the Duke Blue Devils. The left side features an artistic montage of legendary coach Frank Howard, along with various players in historic Clemson and LSU uniforms. A large, black tiger paw print is prominently displayed on the white right-hand side. The text at the bottom right identifies the event as 'THE DUKE GAME, MEMORIAL STADIUM, OCTOBER 24, 1970.' The price '$1.00' is printed at the top.

Daily Football History

Pigskin Dispatch March 25, 2026

Football History of March 25

What’s in a name? For the New England Patriots, it was almost a public relations disaster involving a very unfortunate abbreviation. On March 25,…

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A black-and-white portrait of legendary Clemson football coach Frank Howard, as featured in the 1941 edition of the 'Taps' yearbook. Howard is shown in a three-quarter view, leaning forward with a focused expression. He is wearing a white Clemson jersey with the team name arched across the chest in dark block letters. The lighting is natural, casting soft shadows across his face against a pale, open background.

College Football Hall of Fame

Pigskin Dispatch March 25, 2026

Frank Howard: The Legendary “Baron of Clemson”

When you think of Clemson football, you think of the rock, the hill, and the man who made it all legendary: Frank Howard. For…

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A black-and-white archival photograph of Clemson head coach Frank Howard from the 1956 'Taps' yearbook. Howard is shown from the waist up, arms crossed, wearing a light-colored button-down shirt, a dark patterned necktie, and a classic fedora. He is gazing upward with a focused expression. A blurred crowd in the stadium bleachers provides the background, capturing a candid moment on the sidelines.

Football FIx

Pigskin Dispatch March 24, 2026

March 25 Football History

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A YouTube thumbnail for a football draft video. On the left, Ed Kleese wears an Oklahoma Sooners hat and glasses, pointing with a surprised expression toward the right. Large bold text at the top reads 'THE SECRET PICKS!' with a gold star. To the right, a glowing navy blue and orange football jersey is displayed with the text 'PICK 30' overlaid on it. The background features a blurred NFL Draft stage.

NFL Draft

Pigskin Dispatch March 24, 2026

The “Mostly Forgettable” Pick with Heavy Hitters

NFL Draft Sections at Pick 30 With the 2026 NFL Draft just 30 days away, the latest episode of the Pigpen historical draft countdown…

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A digital thumbnail titled 'BIGGEST UPSET OF 1916?' featuring historian Tim Brown in a white 'Football Archaeology' polo shirt. He is speaking with animated hand gestures in front of a bookshelf containing a 'Pigskin Dispatch' football. The graphic is flanked by vintage-style felt pennants for 'Colgate' (maroon) and 'Illinois' (blue and orange). Text overlays read 'COLGATE WINS!' and 'ILLINI DEFEATED!' over a sepia-toned background of an early 20th-century football stadium.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 24, 2026

The Big College Upset of 1916

Ever wonder how a school with only 575 students could take down a national powerhouse? In 1916, that’s exactly what happened when Colgate stepped onto the field against…

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