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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.

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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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.

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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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