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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…

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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…

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The front cover of the official football program for the Allentown High School vs. Easton High School game on November 6, 1948. The vintage illustration shows a player in a red #79 jersey and a gold helmet punting a football, with the sole of his cleated shoe facing the viewer. The game was held at Cottingham Stadium, and the price is listed as ten cents. Uncategorized
Pigskin Dispatch March 16, 2026

Football History of March 16

From high-stakes gambling scandals to legendary 11-touchdown performances, March 16th is a cornerstone date in the football calendar. It marks the day the NFL…

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