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The front cover of the official 1941 football program for the University of Pittsburgh versus Purdue University 'Opening Game.' The stylized color illustration features a large blue-and-white eagle wearing a brown leather football helmet. The eagle is perched on a football and holds a yellow scroll in its beak, which lists Pitt's 1941 home schedule, including games against Duke, Ohio State, Fordham, Penn State, and Carnegie Tech.

Pigskin Dispatch March 19, 2026

Football History of March 19

March 19 stands as a powerhouse date in gridiron lore, marking the birth of “firsts” and the start of legendary feuds. From the very…

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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.

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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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The front cover of the official game program for the Oregon vs. Ohio State matchup on October 7, 1967. The artwork features an aerial architectural rendering of Autzen Stadium in Eugene for its 'Dedication Day.' The stadium is shown as a modern bowl nestled into a green hillside, with a parking lot full of vintage cars in the foreground.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 15, 2026

Football History of March 15

March 15 is the day the NFL’s “musical chairs” officially begins, often serving as the high-stakes threshold of the new league year. From blockbuster…

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A classic black-and-white studio portrait of Dr. James Naismith. He is wearing a dark three-piece suit, a crisp white shirt, and a tie, with his hands resting in his lap. He has a thoughtful expression and a thick, dark mustache.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 14, 2026

March Madness Can Thank Football?

Football is joined by baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer as the major sports, especially at the collegiate and professional levels. We have looked previously…

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A flat-lay photograph of a red Wisconsin Badgers football jersey on a plain light background. The mesh jersey features 'WISCONSIN' and the number '33' in bold white block lettering. Small Champion and Wisconsin logos are visible on the sleeve and the jock tag at the bottom right.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 14, 2026

The Great Dayne: Wisconsin’s Relentless Heisman Powerhouse

When Ron Dayne tucked the ball and lowered his shoulder, he didn’t just gain yards—he moved the earth. Standing as the most prolific rusher…

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The front cover of the official football program for a game between Allentown High School and Roosevelt High School of Washington, D.C., dated Friday, September 14, 1956. The vintage illustration shows a close-up of a black cleated football shoe mid-kick against a large brown football, set against a blue sky with white clouds.

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Pigskin Dispatch March 13, 2026

Football History of March 13

March 13th is a pivotal date in football, marking the Chicago Cardinals’ historic move to St. Louis and spotlighting the notable players born on…

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1905 black and white image of Yale's Tom Shevlin in his football sweater, with "Y" emblem sitting on the famous Yale fence

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Pigskin Dispatch March 1, 2026

Yale’s Fearless Pioneer: The Legendary Tom Shevlin

Before modern pads and helmets, the gridiron belonged to the “hard men” of the Ivy League—and none were harder than Yale’s Tom Shevlin. A…

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Pigskin Dispatch February 7, 2026

Football History of February 9

February 9 in Football History: The Ravens’ Wings and Gridiron Foundations How did a “no tampering” pact between rival leagues and the official naming…

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