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Pigskin Dispatch March 1, 2026

March 5 Football Fix

Glenn Scobey “Pop” Warner was one of the most influential figures in the history of American football, known for his strategic brilliance and massive…

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Black and white 1979 NFL action photo of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ron Johnson #29 attempting to tackle Houston Oilers running back Earl Campbell #34. Authentic Unifax news wire image from the AFC Central rivalry at Three Rivers Stadium. Football FIx
Pigskin Dispatch March 1, 2026

March 29 Football Fix

This Monday Night Football clash on October 26, 1981, is a quintessential “AFC Central” artifact. It captures a moment where the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty…

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A photograph of the 1999 Heisman Memorial Trophy awarded to Ron Dayne of the University of Wisconsin. The bronze statue of a football player in a stiff-arm pose sits on a dark wooden base with a silver engraved plaque. The trophy is displayed on a red pedestal against a white wall with bold red decorative elements. Football FIx
Pigskin Dispatch March 1, 2026

March 14 Football Fix

When you look at the NCAA record books, Ron Dayne‘s 7,125 yards stand as a monumental achievement, especially considering he reached that mark in…

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A black-and-white archival portrait of Pittsburgh football standout Herb Stein from 1921. The photo shows Stein from the chest up, featuring a classic early 20th-century 'high and tight' haircut and a stoic expression. He is wearing a dark, heavyweight wool jersey with a simple rounded collar. The lighting is direct, emphasizing the physical presence of the All-American center. Football FIx
Pigskin Dispatch March 1, 2026

March 28 Football Fix

In this edition of the Football Fix, we share a short video on the Stein Brothers, Russ and Herb, who each played at a…

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b/w newspaper photo head shot of football star Rex Mirich in 1963 Football FIx
Pigskin Dispatch March 1, 2026

March 11 Football Fix

The 1963 Draft War and the Battle for Rex Mirich The date is March 11, and while we celebrate the birth of Northern Arizona…

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A black-and-white double-page magazine spread titled 'JOE KAPP WANTS TO DO IT ALL BY HIMSELF.' The left side features a close-up portrait of Kapp and a brief biography. The right side shows an action photo of Kapp in his #11 Minnesota Vikings jersey, preparing to throw a pass against the Detroit Lions. He is wearing a dark helmet with the Vikings horn logo and a single-bar facemask. Football FIx
Pigskin Dispatch March 1, 2026

March 19 Football Fix

Joe Kapp’s “Seven-Shot” Revenge Hook: “Most quarterbacks are happy with two or three touchdowns in a game. But on September 28, 1969, Joe Kapp…

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