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Pigskin Dispatch April 1, 2026

Darin Hayes Bio

Darin L. Hayes hosts the Pigskin Dispatch Podcast (pigskindispatch.com) with over 1500episodes of football history from all levels of the game. This former high…

A bright yellow football program cover from September 9, 1949, for a game between Roman Catholic High School of Philadelphia and Allentown. The central illustration features a kicker in a blue and gold uniform with the number '18' on his chest, mid-kick with his leg extended toward the viewer. The background features a large, white jagged starburst. The text at the bottom identifies the teams, the date, and the venue as 'AHS STADIUM' (Allentown High School Stadium), with a price of '25c'. Uncategorized
Pigskin Dispatch April 1, 2026

Football History of April 1

From nylon stockings to “undefeated” phantom franchises, April 1st has historically been the gridiron’s favorite day for a fast one. While the sports world…

A digital thumbnail titled 'BIGGEST UPSET OF 1916?' featuring historian Tim Brown in a white 'Football Archaeology' polo shirt. He is speaking with animated hand gestures in front of a bookshelf containing a 'Pigskin Dispatch' football. The graphic is flanked by vintage-style felt pennants for 'Colgate' (maroon) and 'Illinois' (blue and orange). Text overlays read 'COLGATE WINS!' and 'ILLINI DEFEATED!' over a sepia-toned background of an early 20th-century football stadium. Uncategorized
Pigskin Dispatch March 24, 2026

The Big College Upset of 1916

Ever wonder how a school with only 575 students could take down a national powerhouse? In 1916, that’s exactly what happened when Colgate stepped onto the field against…