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Vintage bright orange with green and blue colors of September 30, 1939 Washington versus Pittsburgh football game program cover illustrated by William B. Miller

Pigskin Dispatch September 30, 2026

Football History of September 30

September 30: A Date That Changed Football Forever Did you know one calendar date launched the television era of American Football while also setting some of…

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Vintage manilla colored image of 1923 Bucknell versus Pitt Game Day Football Program Cover Photo

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Pigskin Dispatch September 29, 2026

Football History of September 29

From Record Sacks to Historic Feats: Why September 29 is an NFL Power Day The calendar date September 29th might look like any other…

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Vintage September 28, 1946, Pitt vs. West Virginia football program cover. Features Lon Keller's illustration of a smiling football player in a white leather helmet with black stitching. A primary source for 1940s Backyard Brawl history, post-war college football research, and Pigskin Dispatch archives.

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Pigskin Dispatch September 28, 2026

Football History of September 28

Under the Lights: Why September 28 is One of Football’s Most Electrifying Dates Imagine a football game played under a single light pole in…

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Vintage September 27, 1947, University of Illinois vs. University of Pittsburgh football program cover. Features Lon Keller's artwork with large yellow and white chrysanthemums, a football, and an action shot from the field. A primary source for 1940s Big Ten history, Pitt Panthers research, and Pigskin Dispatch archives.

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Pigskin Dispatch September 27, 2026

Football History of September 27

This is a truly unique post of record NFL oddities that all occurred on September 27, so hang onto your headsets as we dive…

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Color football game day program of Official football program for the September 26, 1936 Pitt versus Ohio Wesleyan game

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Pigskin Dispatch September 26, 2026

Football History of September 26

Record-Breakers and New Eras: Why September 26 is a Landmark Day in Football History From the birth of the NFL game day to Jerry…

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Blue base background with large football player head with helmet on a game day programs, Official Program for the September 25, 1937 Pitt versus Ohio Wesleyan football game

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Pigskin Dispatch September 25, 2026

Football History of September 25

From Pioneers to Plastic: Why September 25 Is a Touchdown in Football History Did you know the man who broke football’s color barrier was…

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Multi color collage of football team mascots of Official Football Program for the Pitt versus Ohio Northern game on September 24, 1932 Published by the athletic departments of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Institute of Technology. Charles "Chick" Kenny illustrated the cover

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Pigskin Dispatch September 24, 2026

Football History of September 24

From record-setting interceptions to legendary quarterbacks dueling under the lights, September 24th has a unique place in football history. It’s the date that witnessed…

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Vintage yellowed with age, Roster sheet for the September 23, 1944 University of Pittsburgh versus West Virginia University football game University of Pittsburgh athletic department

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Pigskin Dispatch September 23, 2026

Football History of September 23

On September 23rd, the gridiron has delivered some of football’s most unforgettable moments. This date in history has seen everything from a franchise-defining injury…

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Full color shared program cover, public domain, September 22, 1945 University of Illinois versus University of Pittsburgh football game souvenir program cover, illustrated by Lon Keller Cover illustrated by Lon Keller, program published by the University of Illinois Athletic Association.

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Pigskin Dispatch September 22, 2026

Football History of September 22

Football history is full of unforgettable moments, and September 22 is a date packed with them. From a landmark NFL player strike that changed…

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Vintage September 21, 1946, Pitt vs. Illinois football program cover. Features Lon Keller's 'paper tear' illustration of a football player bursting through the page wearing a red leather helmet with a gold stripe. A primary source for 1946 Illinois Rose Bowl season research, Pitt Panthers history, and Pigskin Dispatch archives.

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Pigskin Dispatch September 21, 2026

Football History of September 21

Unforgettable moments abound in NFL history on September 21! From Steve O’Neal’s astounding 98-yard punt in 1969—a record that still stands—to a 99-yard pick-six…

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