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color almost bronze colored watercolor image of a 1940s football player ina three point stance hovering over a football shaped trophy with game information on the trophy for a cover of a Football Program November 24, 1949

Pigskin Dispatch February 16, 2026

Football History of February 16

Gridiron Greats and a Heisman Sale: This Day in Football History February 16 marks a significant crossroads in football lore, from the legendary birthdays…

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color football montage of gridiron happpenings in the history of February 15 including player images in full gear, an owner figure in a suit and a couple of Lombardi trophy-like images

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Pigskin Dispatch February 15, 2026

February 15th in Football History: Riddell’s Innovation, Darrell Green’s Speed, and a Coaching Pivot

From the birth of an athletic safety giant to the legendary speed of “The Ageless Wonder,” February 15th is a cornerstone of football innovation…

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WWI watercolor rendering of a gridiron player and a WWI soldier with bayonette charging to the right, program game cover Ohio State vs Michigan 1918

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Pigskin Dispatch February 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day Legends: The Birth of Woody Hayes, Jim Kelly, and George Kerr

From the “Three Yards and a Cloud of Dust” trenches of Columbus to the high-octane “K-Gun” offense of Buffalo, February 14th is a date…

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colorful watercolor image of a 1940s gridiron player catching a pass on a gold back drop over layed by a large crowd image

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Pigskin Dispatch February 13, 2026

Football History of February 13

On this day in gridiron history, the landscape of professional football changed forever. February 13 marks the pivotal 1937 decision that moved the Boston…

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water color football game action of a player receiving a snap near his goal line upright Princeton versus Yale football program 1913

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Pigskin Dispatch February 12, 2026

Football History of February 12

From the official founding of a legendary NFL franchise to the births of College Football Hall of Fame icons, February 12 is a cornerstone…

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black and white newspaper image of Spartan Stadium in an aeriel views of the band forming an "S" midfield.

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Pigskin Dispatch February 11, 2026

Football History of February 11

Discover the monumental shifts and legendary figures that shaped football history on this day. From a 19th-century business deal that gave A.G. Spalding control…

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colorful watercolor image of a 1930s gridiron player in his follow through after punting a ball on the game cover of October 7, 1933 program for the Pitt versus West Virginia football game,

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Pigskin Dispatch February 10, 2026

Football History of February 10:

From the Chargers’ Big Move to the Birth of Hall of Fame Ball-Hawks February 10 is a great page in American football history lore,…

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black and white team photo of Mankato State Normal School 1898 Football Team in front of a brick building

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Pigskin Dispatch February 9, 2026

Football History of February 9

February 9 in Football History: The Ravens’ Wings and Gridiron Foundations How did a “no tampering” pact between rival leagues and the official naming…

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image of a white leather hide football with rawhide lacing was autographed by the members of the 1935 Collegiate All-Star Team, including Gerald R. Ford.

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Pigskin Dispatch February 8, 2026

February 8 in Football History: The First Draft and Massive Franchise Shifts

Did you know the NFL Draft—the event that fuels the dreams of every college athlete—was born out of a desperate need for survival? On…

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colorful watercolor image of a 1970s gridiron players running a handoff play on a gold back drop for the 1971 Allen - Dieruff Football Program

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Pigskin Dispatch February 7, 2026

Football History of February 7

What do the New Orleans Saints’ first-ever championship and Von Miller’s defensive masterclass in Super Bowl 50 have in common? They both happened on…

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