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The Memphis Showboats: When Spring Football Nearly Toppled the NFL
In the latest episode of Pigskin Dispatch, host Darin Hayes welcomed Mr. Keith Wood, author of the new book The Memphis Showboats: The USFL…
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The 1979 NFL Draft: The Day Joe Montana Fell to Pick 82
Before he was “Joe Cool,” he was a third-round gamble. The 1979 NFL Draft began with a linebacker at number one but ended up…
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The Anchor of the Hogs: The Russ Grimm Story
Born on May 2, 1959, in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, Russ Scott Grimm emerged from the heart of football country to become one of the most…
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Cliff “Gyp” Battles: The Speed Merchant of West Virginia Wesleyan and the NFL
How does a player from a small West Virginia college become the first man in NFL history to rush for 200 yards in a…
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The 1981 NFL Draft: George Rogers and the Class of Seven Hall of Famers
The 1981 NFL Draft is often remembered for the Heisman-winning power of George Rogers, but looking back through the lens of history, it stands…
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Football History of April 28
April 28 stands as one of the most pivotal dates on the NFL calendar, serving as the birthplace of dynasties, draft-day legends, and ground-breaking…
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Football History Rewind
1951 American Football Season
The 1951 American football season was a landmark year that shaped the modern landscapes of both collegiate and professional gridiron history. It was characterized…
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College Football’s First Viral Play?
Our modern world of getting information the second it happens and being replayed on social media has brought attention to many things in football…
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The 2008 NFL Draft: A Turning Point for Franchise Foundations
Before the first pick was even announced at Radio City Music Hall, the NFL was at a crossroads, searching for the next generation of…
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The 2018 NFL Draft: Five Quarterbacks and a Shift in Gridiron Identity
Before the first whistle blew in 2018, the football world knew we were witnessing a historic turning point. It was a year where the…
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