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An illustrated 1943 football program cover for a game between Easton and Allentown. The artwork features a clean-shaven player in a white jersey and a grey leather helmet with a dark stripe, holding a football and looking ahead. The background includes red, white, and blue patriotic stripes at the top. Text identifies the game date as Saturday, Nov. 6, 1943, at Coffield Stadium, with a price of 15 cents. A banner at the bottom mentions 'FREE LUCKY NUMBER — ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM TURKEY DAY TICKETS'.

Pigskin Dispatch April 2, 2026

Football History of April 2

From the “flying hurdles” of the Ivy League to the birth of the NFL’s first true deep threat, April 2nd serves as a masterclass…

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A beautiful panoramic illustration from the official 1928 Rose Bowl souvenir program for the Pittsburgh versus Stanford game. The artwork displays a high-action scene of several players in a pile-up, with a Stanford punter in a navy blue jersey kicking the ball high into the air. The players wear a mix of white jerseys with red arm stripes and navy blue jerseys with tan pants. The headers and footers of the program clearly label 'STANFORD PITTSBURGH' and 'PITTSBURGH STANFORD' in elegant gold serif lettering.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 31, 2026

Football History of March 31

From the literal salvation of the sport to the birth of Ivy League royalty, March 31st is a cornerstone date in the football calendar.…

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A vintage game program cover for the December 30, 1922, football game between Stanford and Pittsburgh. The central illustration shows a dynamic tackle in progress, with players in red, blue, and gold uniforms. A large red 'S' sits at the top left and a blue 'P' at the bottom right of the image. The text below reads 'STANFORD PITTSBURGH FOOTBALL GAME' in blue serif type, identifying the venue as Stanford Stadium. The price is listed as 'TWENTY-FIVE CENTS' at the bottom.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 30, 2026

Football History of March 30

From foundational rule changes in the 1880s to today’s high-tech officiating, March 30th is a landmark day for football innovation. Imagine a time when…

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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.

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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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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.

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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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A vibrant, multi-colored football program cover for the September 30, 1939, game between Pittsburgh and Washington. The top features two large pennants—one for 'PITTSBURGH' and one for 'WASHINGTON'—above seals for George Washington and a 'GOLDEN JUBILEE (1889-1939).' The bottom half shows a colorful map of the United States, densely populated with small collegiate pennants for various universities across the country. The price '25¢' is in a stylized circle at the bottom right.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 27, 2026

Football History of March 27

From the sting of NCAA sanctions to the birth of “The Ultimate Weapon,” March 27 is a day defined by high stakes and elite…

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A vintage, illustrated game program for the January 1, 1930, Rose Bowl between USC and Pittsburgh. The cover features a group of players in a realistic, physical struggle for the ball, rendered in deep crimson and tan. The players wear leather helmets and heavy canvas trousers. The text 'U.S.C. - PITTSBURGH' and 'FOOTBALL GAME' is printed in bold, black Art Deco lettering, while 'ROSE BOWL PASADENA JANUARY 1ST 1930' is highlighted in red and black at the bottom. The artist's signature 'John R. Roberts' is visible near the bottom right of the illustration.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 26, 2026

Football History of March 26

From the creation of the Umpire position in 1887 to the record-breaking birth of Marcus Allen on March 26th, this date defines the rules,…

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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.

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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 vintage, two-tone football program cover from Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924. The design features a red line illustration of a football player in a low, lunging athletic stance, wearing a leather helmet, quilted trousers, and high-top cleats. The text, printed in red on a light blue-grey background, reads 'FOOT BALL PROGRAM,' 'VILLA NOVA vs. MUHLENBERG,' and 'Twenty-five Cents.' A decorative dotted border frames the entire cover.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 24, 2026

Football History of March 24

March 24 is significant for football executives and quarterbacks who have influenced the game’s evolution. In 1973, NFL expansion plans set the stage for…

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A vibrant, mid-century illustration for the September 16, 1949, football program between Dobbins Tech of Philadelphia and Allentown High School. The cover art shows a quarterback in a blue and gold jersey (#42) cocking his arm to throw, while a defender in a red and white uniform attempts a tackle in the foreground. Other players are shown in a pile-up at the bottom. The text includes 'Official Program 25c' and 'AHS STADIUM' against a light, speckled blue sky.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 23, 2026

Football History of March 23

March 23 stands as a significant date in football history, from the global expansion of the World League to the birth of one of…

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