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A view from the field in a packed Ohio Stadium as the Ohio State Buckeyes play the Colorado Buffaloes. The Buckeyes won the football game 13-10, in front of a crowd of 88,404 spectators. This photograph features the Buckeye offense on the field led by Jim Karsatos, #16, at quarterback. Sept 20, 1986.

Pigskin Dispatch August 20, 2026

Football History of August 20

Long before multimillion-dollar contracts and sold-out modern stadiums, the foundation of professional football was hammered out in an Ohio car showroom on August 20,…

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Color instadium view of A view inside a crowded Ohio Stadium during a football game between the Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Michigan State University Spartans.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 19, 2026

Football History of August 19

From redemption stories behind bars to the birth of a global sports media empire, August 19 holds a unique place in American football history.…

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The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A rousing game of football was played at this center between the Vandals and the Leather Necks on Thanksgiving day. The Vandals won 18 to 6.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 18, 2026

Football History of August 18

From franchise-altering contracts and historic insurance policies to the birthdays of gridiron royalty, August 18 is packed with football history. On this date in…

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Game action photo of Vitamin Smith (bottom center, number 77) is tackled after a ten yard gain by Bob Levenhagen (bottom right) and Bobby Thompson (center, number 65) during an intrasquad game at Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles, California on August 17, 1949.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 17, 2026

Football History of August 17

From high-stakes crosstown showdowns to franchise-altering stadium debuts, August 17 stands as a turning point across football history. Imagine an exhibition loss so devastating…

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Color handdrawn image of Official Program for the U.S. Army vs. U.S. Marines held at the Los Angeles Coliseum on October 20, 1929. The Marine team was from Marine Base San Diego. From the John P. Waller Collection (COLL/261) United States Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections USMC Archives from Quantico, USA

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Pigskin Dispatch August 16, 2026

Football History of August 16

From the creation of a future undefeated powerhouse to football’s first steps across the Pacific, August 16 is a cornerstone date in the evolution…

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Black and white game action photo of Los Angeles Rams back Jerry Williams (center, with ball) returns a kickoff for 35 yards as Washington Redskins player Jim Canady (right, number 25) is in pursuit during a game on August 15, 1951 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 15, 2026

Football History of August 15

From record-shattering international crowds to legendary collegiate upsets and the births of Hall of Fame trailblazers, August 15 holds a massive footprint in football…

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Black and white game action photo of Florida A&M vs. Morris Brown football game: Tallahassee, Florida Date: October 18, 1947

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Pigskin Dispatch August 14, 2026

Football History of August 14

From a small editorial office in Wisconsin to the multi-billion-dollar empire of modern professional sports, August 14 stands as one of the most transformative…

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Collage of black and white photos honoring The 1926 University of Louisville Season at a glance. The 1926 football team would see success thanks to the direction of the AD/Head Coach Tom King

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Pigskin Dispatch August 13, 2026

Football History of August 13

From historic Soldier Field blowouts and defining brawls to modern rulebooks and NFL brotherhood, August 13 stands as a powerhouse date in football history.…

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Color photo of Atlanta Falcons 2015 training camp, with (#12), TJ Yates (#13) and Matt Ryan (#2).

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Pigskin Dispatch August 12, 2026

Football History of August 12

From historic international gridiron clashes to major administrative shockwaves, August 12 holds a legendary place in football history. This date witnessed the NFL’s very…

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Black and white image, Granada Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado. Grade school boys playing touch football during the recess play period.Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons uploader, Tom Parker.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 11, 2026

Football History of August 11

From a small editorial room in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to massive crowd surges across international borders, August 11 marks a defining day in gridiron…

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