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Black and white snap shot of Cuban football team: Miami, Florida Date: 1928.

Pigskin Dispatch August 25, 2026

Football History of August 25

From historic preseason firsts to the births of generational playmakers, August 25 stands as a monumental date in football history. Imagine a college squad…

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Black and white posed team huddle of Florida State University football squad: Tallahassee, Florida Date: 1947

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Pigskin Dispatch August 24, 2026

Football History of August 24

From ticker-tape triumphs to earth-shaking franchise announcements, August 24 stands as one of the most unpredictable dates on the gridiron calendar. On this day,…

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Black and white publicity photo of The original caption describes the photograph as: Military Personnel with Some of the Members of the Chicago Bears Football Team - In the group are George Blande, Cpl Jo Ruff, Cpl Sonia Schmit, Harry Jagade, fullback of the Bears, Larry Brink, and Pfc John Carbon.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 23, 2026

Football History of August 23

From stunning college upsets over reigning NFL champions to the courtroom battles and modern stadium transformations that redefined game day, August 23 is packed…

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The Falcons take down the CSU Rams here Nov. 28, 2014. Air Force beat CSU 27-24. The Rams, ranked No. 21 before the loss, were heavily favored to win. But, a last second 39-yard field goal by Falcons’ kicker/punter Will Conant gave the Falcons their sixth home win of the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Copan/Released)

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Pigskin Dispatch August 21, 2026

Football History of August 21

From the birthplace of out-of-state NFL training camps to the birthdays of football royalty, August 21 is a powerhouse date on the gridiron calendar.…

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A view from the field in a packed Ohio Stadium as the Ohio State Buckeyes play the Colorado Buffaloes. The Buckeyes won the football game 13-10, in front of a crowd of 88,404 spectators. This photograph features the Buckeye offense on the field led by Jim Karsatos, #16, at quarterback. Sept 20, 1986.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 20, 2026

Football History of August 20

Long before multimillion-dollar contracts and sold-out modern stadiums, the foundation of professional football was hammered out in an Ohio car showroom on August 20,…

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Color instadium view of A view inside a crowded Ohio Stadium during a football game between the Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Michigan State University Spartans.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 19, 2026

Football History of August 19

From redemption stories behind bars to the birth of a global sports media empire, August 19 holds a unique place in American football history.…

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The full caption for this photograph reads: Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A rousing game of football was played at this center between the Vandals and the Leather Necks on Thanksgiving day. The Vandals won 18 to 6.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 18, 2026

Football History of August 18

From franchise-altering contracts and historic insurance policies to the birthdays of gridiron royalty, August 18 is packed with football history. On this date in…

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Game action photo of Vitamin Smith (bottom center, number 77) is tackled after a ten yard gain by Bob Levenhagen (bottom right) and Bobby Thompson (center, number 65) during an intrasquad game at Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles, California on August 17, 1949.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 17, 2026

Football History of August 17

From high-stakes crosstown showdowns to franchise-altering stadium debuts, August 17 stands as a turning point across football history. Imagine an exhibition loss so devastating…

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Color handdrawn image of Official Program for the U.S. Army vs. U.S. Marines held at the Los Angeles Coliseum on October 20, 1929. The Marine team was from Marine Base San Diego. From the John P. Waller Collection (COLL/261) United States Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections USMC Archives from Quantico, USA

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Pigskin Dispatch August 16, 2026

Football History of August 16

From the creation of a future undefeated powerhouse to football’s first steps across the Pacific, August 16 is a cornerstone date in the evolution…

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Black and white game action photo of Los Angeles Rams back Jerry Williams (center, with ball) returns a kickoff for 35 yards as Washington Redskins player Jim Canady (right, number 25) is in pursuit during a game on August 15, 1951 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.

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Pigskin Dispatch August 15, 2026

Football History of August 15

From record-shattering international crowds to legendary collegiate upsets and the births of Hall of Fame trailblazers, August 15 holds a massive footprint in football…

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