Step onto the gridiron of history as we explore significant football moments occurring on this calendar date. From the foundational days of college play to crucial developments in the professional leagues, this date marks key milestones, player legacies, and pivotal events shaping the game we know today.
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This Day in American Football History
Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
We invite you to take a ride through 1920's sports history in the audio drama that takes the listener through the sounds and legendary events of the era through the eyes of a young newspaper journalist. You will feel like you were there!
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"Cleveland Municipal Stadium Opens"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-01
July 1, 1931 - Cleveland Municipal Stadium officially opened on this day. The first event, though, did not happen until a couple of days later, and it wasn't an Indians game either, according to the site BallParksofBaseball.com. According to an article in the Coshocton Tribune in Coshocton, Ohio, on July 10, 1931, the Indians did not even have a lease with the new stadium, called Lakefront Stadium then, when it opened, though negotiations were in progress. The Indians played their first home game at Municipal Stadium on July 3, 1932. Lakefront Stadium was used as a venue for professional football too.
"The NFL's 1st National Broadcast Sponsor"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-01
July 1, 1941 - The Bulova Watch Company became the first to purchase TV advertising when it paid a sum of $9 to air the first-ever network commercial.
According to the SportingNews.com, the average cost of a Super Bowl Commercial in February 2020 was about $5.6 million per 30-second spot.
"Don Whitmire Famous Navy and Alabama Tackle"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-01
July 1, 1922 - Giles County, Tennessee - Don Whitmire, who was with the University of Alabama in 1941 and 1942 as the Navy’s tackle from 1943 to 1944, was born.
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"July 1st: Unpacking Football's Summer Milestones"
Welcome, football fanatics, to a unique journey through gridiron history! While the thunderous roars of autumn Sundays might seem distant, July 1st has quietly played host to pivotal moments shaping American football as we know it. From groundbreaking ownership changes to the birthdates of legendary players and the quiet machinations of league development, this summer day holds surprising significance.
"Mike Haynes Hall of Fame Defensive Back"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-01
July 1, 1953 - Denison, Texas - Mike Haynes the great defensive back from Arizona State from 1972 to 1975 was born.
"Coke Becomes It"
Last updated 📅 2025-06-30
July 1, 1916 - Coca-Cola markets its current formula to the public along with its distinct contoured bottle.
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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
We invite you to take a ride through 1920's sports history in the audio drama that takes the listener through the sounds and legendary events of the era through the eyes of a young newspaper journalist. You will feel like you were there!
Brought to you by Number 80 Productions and Pigskin Dispatch
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