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Vintage black and white game action photo of USC Trojans football player Terry Ragan is brought down by Oregon State Beavers defender Leonard Rinearson during a game November 24, 1945 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.

Pigskin Dispatch April 23, 2026

1945 American Football Season

The 1945 American football season was historic, playing out against the backdrop of the end of World War II. The lifting of wartime restrictions,…

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Vintage, black and white, game action photo of Scene from a college football game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the William & Mary Indians at Kenan Memorial Stadium, November 11, 1944. Caption reads "Smith stops and Indian for no gain".

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Pigskin Dispatch April 22, 2026

1944 American Football Season

The 1944 American football season was heavily shaped by World War II, as military drafts depleted rosters while service-academy teams dominated the landscape. Despite…

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vintage 1943 newspaper game action photo of Pacific Tigers player Johnny Podesto (right, with ball) rushes the ball down field after avoiding USC Trojans defender Howard Callanan during a game on October 23, 1943 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.

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Pigskin Dispatch April 21, 2026

1943 American Football Season

The 1943 American football season was heavily shaped by World War II, resulting in unprecedented roster shortages, dominance by military training teams, and historic…

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Black and white newspaper image of An image from the Los Angeles Daily News of the football game on October 18, 1942 between the UCLA Bruins and the University of California, Berkley at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.

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Pigskin Dispatch April 20, 2026

1942 American Football Season

The 1942 American football season was heavily shaped by World War II, as military enlistments depleted team rosters and disrupted traditional sports operations across…

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Classic black and white game action image of California Golden Bears halfback Al Derian (right, number 67) makes a seven yard gain before being tackled by Santa Clara Broncos guard Dave Simmons as defenders Ray Bradford (right, number 49) and Jerry Zapelli (left, number 32) close in. The game took place on October 11, 1941 at Memorial Stadium in Berkley, California.

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Pigskin Dispatch April 20, 2026

1941 American Football Season

The 1941 American football season took place during a pivotal moment in U.S. history as the nation entered World War II. In college football,…

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Vintage black and white game action photo of Texas' Jack Crain scored a last second 67 yard touchdown to give texas a narrow 14-13 victory over conference rival Arkansas on October 21, 1939.

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Pigskin Dispatch April 19, 2026

1939 American Football Season

The 1939 American football season was a landmark year in both college football and the NFL. In college football, Texas A&M Aggies finished undefeated…

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Vintage black and qhite acition game photo of 1936 Harris & Ewing, photographer game

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Pigskin Dispatch April 19, 2026

1936 American Football Season

The 1936 American football season stands as one of the most historically significant periods in the sport’s history. It fundamentally transformed how champions were…

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Full color water color paining for a game day program of December 14, 1935 Official Football Program for the USC versus Pittsburgh game

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Pigskin Dispatch April 18, 2026

1935 American Football Season

The 1935 American football season was a landmark year that bridged the sport’s gritty early eras with modern traditions. It was a season defined…

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Black and white game action photo of Bohn Hilliard making the touchdown that defeated Notre Dame on Oct 6th 1934 in Notre Dame stadium; final score Texas 7 - Notre Dame 6.

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Pigskin Dispatch April 18, 2026

1934 American Football Season

The 1934 American football season was a landmark year that witnessed a legendary comeback in the professional ranks and a powerhouse era of dominance…

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Black and white, distant blurry image of game action in football in 1933

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Pigskin Dispatch April 18, 2026

1933 American Football Season

The 1933 American football season was a landmark year that fundamentally reshaped the sport, particularly at the professional level. It marked the formal separation…

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