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Black and white hand sketch of Cartoonist Bob Satterfield witnessed the capsizing from the Clark Street Bridge, and sketched it for his syndicate

Pigskin Dispatch July 24, 2026

George Halas and the 1915 SS Eastland Ship Disaster

A simple twist of fate saved a future sports legend from one of Chicago’s deadliest tragedies. Running late for a summer picnic, a young…

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Full color image pre-snap down the line of scrimmage for A December 14, 2015 photo by Nathan Shively of Football players on field (Unsplash)

Football History Rewind

Pigskin Dispatch July 23, 2026

2015 American Football Season

The 2015 American football season was a landmark year characterized by golden anniversaries, historic defensive units, and the crowning of new legends alongside the…

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Full color game action photo of Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds lands in the end zone for a touchdown against Air Force at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Oct. 4, 2014. Air Force won the game, which honored the athletes in the 2014 Warrior Games. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)

Football History Rewind

Pigskin Dispatch July 22, 2026

2014 American Football Season

The 2014 American football season was a watershed year that brought massive structural changes to the college game and delivered one of the most…

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Color game time photo of Pitt Panther, Wide receiver Tyler Boyd, 2013

Football History Rewind

Pigskin Dispatch July 21, 2026

2013 American Football Season

The 2013 American football season was a year of vivid contrasts and historic transitions. In the professional ranks, it featured the ultimate clash between…

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Full color game action photo of Temple Owls running back Matt Brown (2) breaks away from from a Army Black Knights defender during the NCAA Division 1football game between Temple Owls and the Army Black Knight, Nov. 17, at Michie Stadium, West Point, New York.

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Pigskin Dispatch July 20, 2026

2012 American Football Season

The 2012 American football season delivered some of the most dramatic storylines, record-breaking individual performances, and bizarre moments in the history of the sport.…

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full color 2011 game action photo of Northwestern Junior quarterback Trent Steelman

Football History Rewind

Pigskin Dispatch July 19, 2026

2011 American Football Season

The 2011 American football season was a year of resilience, record-breaking offenses, and historic rematches. Beginning under the shadow of a prolonged labor dispute…

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Color photo of Mayville State University Comets football, Mayville, North Dakota, October 9th, 2010. Photo by Photo by Peter Rimar

Football History Rewind

Pigskin Dispatch July 17, 2026

2010 American Football Season

The 2010 American football season was a defining year characterized by Cinderella championship runs, historic individual performances, and the beginning of massive structural shifts…

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Color photo down the line of scimmage of US Navy 090608-N-3283P-018 The Yokosuka Seahawks face off against the Yokohama Harbors during the U.S. Forces Japan-American Football league at Yokosuka Field.jpg

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Pigskin Dispatch July 16, 2026

2009 American Football Season

The 2009 American football season was an unforgettable year marked by incredible undefeated streaks, record-setting performances, and historic championship runs in both the professional…

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Full color game photo of The 2008 Houston Cougars football team faces off against the Air Force Falcons at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on the campus of Southern Methodist University. The game was originally intended to be a home game for the Cougars at Robertson Stadium, and was scheduled to be televised by CBS College Sports. Due to Hurricane Ike, the game was moved to Dallas, and the television appearance was cancelled.

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Pigskin Dispatch July 15, 2026

2008 American Football Season

The 2008 American football season was a rollercoaster of historic firsts, devastating injuries, and dramatic finishes. From a winless NFL campaign to a college…

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Full color game action image of U.S. Air Force Academy junior quarterback Shea Smith hands off to junior fullback Todd Newell during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 31, 2007. The academy lost 42-36 against the California Golden Bears in their first bowl appearance since 2002 before a bowl record 40,905 fans and a national television audience on ESPN. ID: 071231-F-0558K-017 via Mike Kaplan

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Pigskin Dispatch July 14, 2026

2007 American Football Season

The 2007 American football season stands as one of the most chaotic, historic, and memorable years in the history of the sport. From an…

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