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Full color water color dwg of football action in orange and yellow hue for William Allen - Parkland High School Football Program - Allentown PA- 1972

Pigskin Dispatch June 16, 2026

Football History of June 16

From heartbreaking tragedy to the highest peaks of championship celebration, June 16 holds a bittersweet yet profoundly significant place in the annals of gridiron…

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Beautifully drawn and water colored image of a 1940s era American football player wearing a gray helmet and white jersey carrying the ball potraying his upper torso and focus for 1943 - Allentown vs Easton Football Program - 6 Nov - Allentown PA.jpg

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Pigskin Dispatch June 15, 2026

Football History of June 15

While the warm weeks of mid-June usually signal a quiet football offseason, June 15 stands out as a fascinating day of legacy-defining historical shifts,…

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Brilliant and colorful image of a 1949 - Allentown vs Roman Catholic - Football Program - 9 Sep - Allentown PA.jpg

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Pigskin Dispatch June 14, 2026

Football History of June 14

Step into the gridiron time machine on June 14 to celebrate a masterclass in power running and national championship glory. Today, we shine a…

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full color artist rendering of a red football jersey, 1950s era helmet, football, and a trumpet for the 1954 Allentown vs Bethlehem High School Football Program - Bethlehem PA

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Pigskin Dispatch June 13, 2026

Football History of June 13

Mid-June marks a bittersweet and legendary stretch in gridiron history, capturing everything from the quiet end of a dynasty-defining career to the passing of…

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Simplistic tan colored October 14, 1944 Army versus University of Pittsburgh football game roster sheet with football graphic.

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Pigskin Dispatch June 12, 2026

Football History of June 12

June 12 stands as a monumental date in gridiron history, marked by the closing of a legendary modern era and the births of retro…

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Full color high school football program cover of Allentown High School football program- Allentown PA

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Pigskin Dispatch June 11, 2026

Football History of June 11

Before the million-dollar contracts and high-tech safety gear, the foundation of gridiron greatness was poured by multi-sport giants and resilient trailblazers. On June 11,…

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Vintage September 19, 1952, Norristown vs. Allentown High School football program cover by Lon Keller. Features an illustration of a ball carrier in a white jersey (#31) and blue helmet cutting past defenders on a gold background. Two large prize ribbon graphics display the team names, with a handwritten yellow sticky note recording a score of Allentown 19, Norristown 0. Priced at 15 cents. A primary source for Pennsylvania high school gridiron history and Pigskin Dispatch archives.

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Pigskin Dispatch June 9, 2026

Football History of June 9

Defensive dominance isn’t just about stopping the play; it’s about taking the ball away entirely. On June 9th, football history celebrates the birthdays of…

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SEO Optimized Alt Text "Vintage September 28, 1968, Freedom vs. Dieruff high school football official program cover for the game at Bethlehem School District Stadium. Features an impressionistic oil painting style illustration by Kokinna depicting a quarterback in a blue jersey (#7) escaping pressure from two defenders in white and orange jerseys (#54). Published by the Booster Club and priced at 25 cents. A primary source for Lehigh Valley scholastic gridiron history and Pigskin Dispatch archives.

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Pigskin Dispatch June 8, 2026

Football History of June 8

Imagine a single day that reshaped the entire architecture of modern professional football while birthing two of the most dominant gridiron icons of the…

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SEO Optimized Alt Text "Vintage September 29, 1956, Easton vs. Allentown Central Catholic high school football souvenir program cover for the game at Cottingham Stadium. Features a large teal star background containing a central illustration of a player in a white helmet with a red stripe, surrounded by five smaller figures depicting passing, catching, running, and blocking actions. Priced at 15 cents. A primary source for Pennsylvania high school gridiron history and Pigskin Dispatch archives.

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Pigskin Dispatch June 7, 2026

Football History of June 7

Leadership and legendary defense take center stage on this day in gridiron history. June 7th marks a powerful intersection of administrative excellence and raw…

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Vintage November 23, 1950, Allentown vs. Bethlehem High School football program cover from Bethlehem High Stadium. Features a striking John Cullen Murphy mixed-media illustration of a ball carrier in a red jersey (#32) and gold helmet bursting through a torn paper scoreboard background next to a stadium clock. Priced at ten cents. A primary source for Pennsylvania high school gridiron history and Pigskin Dispatch archives.

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Pigskin Dispatch June 6, 2026

Football History of June 6

From the raw emotion of a short-lived retirement on Broadway to the profound sacrifices of D-Day, June 6th stands as a monumental date in…

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