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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."

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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Cover of the official football program for the Pittsburgh vs. Notre Dame game on November 6, 1937. It features a vintage illustration of a player in a blue and gold uniform running with a football, with 'Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh' and the date printed in bold text.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 7, 2026

Football History of March 7

March 7 American Football History Timeline March 7 stands as a “Day of Champions” in the football world, marking the birth of some of…

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Old 1927 green football program covers from the Providence Steam Roller football team

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Pigskin Dispatch March 6, 2026

Football History of March 6

From the first flickering floodlights of an NFL night game to the championship pedigree of the Arkansas Razorbacks, March 6 is a cornerstone date…

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program cover image with a water color paining of a 1940 gridiron player catching a ball imposed over an image of a large crowd of fans

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Pigskin Dispatch March 5, 2026

Football History of March 5

From “Pitchin’ Paul” to “The Playmaker,” March 5 is a powerhouse date in football history, connecting eras from the leather-helmet days to modern NFL…

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