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The front cover of a 15-cent souvenir football program for the Phillipsburg vs. Allentown game on Friday night, October 18, 1946. The illustration depicts a smiling football player in a white jersey with a large red #46 and a white helmet with a red center stripe. The game was held at Coffield Stadium. A note at the bottom mentions 'Free Lucky Number—Allentown-Bethlehem Turkey Day Tickets.

Pigskin Dispatch March 22, 2026

Football History of March 22

March 22 marks a seismic shift in football history, bookended by the end of an era and the birth of gridiron giants. In 1989,…

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The front cover of the official October 8, 1938, 'Muhlenberg Gridiron' football program for the Villanova game. The bright yellow cover features a color illustration of a young boy running with a football, wearing a blue-and-white striped sweater and a large brown leather helmet. A dog runs beside him, and the boy has lost one cleat, running barefoot on one foot. The artwork is signed by MacRae Gillies, and the price is listed as 25 cents.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 20, 2026

Football History of March 20

From “The GOAT” changing the face of the NFL to the birth of legendary Hall of Fame defenders and halfbacks, March 20th is a…

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The front cover of an official football program for the Dobbins Tech of Philadelphia vs. Allentown High School game on September 16, 1949. The color illustration depicts a quarterback in a blue #42 jersey and gold helmet preparing to pass while a defender in a maroon jersey with a white-and-red helmet attempts a tackle. The game took place at AHS Stadium, and the price is listed as 25 cents

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Pigskin Dispatch March 18, 2026

Football History of March 18

On March 18th, football’s rich history takes center stage. Today, we dive into iconic moments—starting with the 1970 decision to make Wilson the NFL’s…

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The front cover of a 1947 souvenir football program for the West Philadelphia vs. Allentown game. The vibrant color illustration features a ball carrier in a white and orange #33 jersey with a matching orange-striped silver helmet. He is shown mid-stride, stiff-arming toward the viewer. The game was held at Coffield Stadium on Saturday, November 8, 1947, with a listed price of 15 cents.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 17, 2026

Football History of March 17

Luck has nothing to do with it—March 17th is one of the most talent-stacked dates in gridiron history. While the world celebrates St. Patrick’s…

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An Art Deco-style official football program cover for the Texas vs. Notre Dame game at Notre Dame Stadium on October 6, 1934. The vibrant red and yellow design features stylized, geometric illustrations of two football players' heads in leather helmets. The text 'TEXAS' and 'NOTRE DAME' are prominently displayed in a blocky green font.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 14, 2026

Football History of March 14

March 14 marks a pivotal day in football history, featuring record-breaking rushers and a fundamental evolution in officiating. For instance, from the Baltimore Colts…

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scorecard cover, manilla paper with red, gold and bllack stripes at opposite corners and the prominent type set of "Score Card, Carlisle vs W.U.P."

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Pigskin Dispatch March 12, 2026

Football History of March 12

History is often written by the victors, but it was forged by pioneers like Bobby Marshall. Born on March 12, 1880, Marshall wasn’t just…

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A classic black-and-white studio portrait of Dr. James Naismith. He is wearing a dark three-piece suit, a crisp white shirt, and a tie, with his hands resting in his lap. He has a thoughtful expression and a thick, dark mustache.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 11, 2026

Football History of March 11

From the very first “Basket Football” game to the high-tech introduction of instant replay, March 11th is a date when sports boundaries were broken.…

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The vibrant red front cover of a souvenir football program for the Reading vs. Allentown game on October 13, 1945. The artwork features a stylized illustration of a football in flight being pursued by two reaching hands. Text at the bottom identifies the venue as Coffield Stadium and mentions 'Free Lucky Number' for Allentown-Bethlehem Turkey Day tickets.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 10, 2026

Football History of March 10

March 10th has produced some of football’s most physically dominant and technically gifted legends, from “Bulldog” to “The Intellectual Assassin.” This date features centers…

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Front cover of the 1952 high school football program for the October 17th game between Phillipsburg and Allentown, Pennsylvania. The vintage design features the game details in bold typography and likely includes a classic mid-century illustration of a football player or school mascot typical of the era.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 9, 2026

Football History of March 9

March 9 is a pivotal date in football, marking a legendary franchise’s impending move and the birthdays of iconic personalities. From the Cardinals’ 1960…

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Cover of the official football program for the Syracuse University vs. University of Pittsburgh game held on October 21, 1922. The vintage cover features a detailed illustration of two football players in early 20th-century uniforms, with one player attempting to tackle the other. Text at the bottom identifies the teams and the location as Archbold Stadium.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 8, 2026

Football History of March 8

From the “stocking cap” era of the 19th century to the modern dominance of the NFL and USFL, March 8th is a powerhouse date…

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