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Unforgettable Football Moments of May...

May 3rd holds a unique place in the timeline of American football, a day linked to pivotal moments...

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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"Unforgettable Football Moments of May 3rd"

May 3rd holds a unique place in the timeline of American football, a day linked to pivotal moments and influential figures that have shaped the sport. This series of posts will delve into these occurrences, exploring the gridiron journeys of legends and milestones that resonate through the history of the game. From Hall of Fame inductions to notable careers launched on this date, we'll examine how May 3rd has contributed to the rich tapestry of American football. Join us as we uncover the stories behind the sport's evolution.

Check out the people and events connected to the day!

  • EVENTDAY: May 03
  • FOOTBALL: Defunct Pro Leagues, NFL Draft, Rules Evolution
  • FOOTBALL MONTH: May History
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Dorsett Tony, Matt Ryan, Tony Dorsett
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Quarterback
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Ohio Glory
  • OTHER: 1970s NFL, 1977 NFL Draft, 1979 NFL Draft, Dallas Cowboys, Dan Hampton, Joe Montana, Kellen Winslow, Los Angeles Rams, NFL 1977, NFL Draft, NFL Hall of Fame, NFL History, NFL Scouting, New England Patriots, Nolan Cromwell, Ricky Bell, Stanley Morgan, Tom Cousineau, Tony Dorsett, WLAF, World League of American Football, College Football, Draft Analysis, Draft Picks, Draft Steals
  • PODCAST: Football
  • PROFOOTBALL: 1977, 1979
  • SPORTS: College Football
  • HASHTAGS: #May03 #DefunctProLeagues #NFLDraft #RulesEvolution #MayHistory #DorsettTony #MattRyan #TonyDorsett #Quarterback #AtlantaFalcons #DallasCowboys #OhioGlory #1970sNFL #1977NFLDraft #1979NFLDraft #DanHampton #JoeMontana #KellenWinslow #LosAngelesRams #NFLHallofFame #NFLHistory #NFLScouting #NewEnglandPatriots #NolanCromwell #RickyBell #StanleyMorgan #TomCousineau #WLAF #WorldLeagueofAmericanFootball #CollegeFootball #DraftAnalysis #DraftPicks #DraftSteals #Football

EVENTDAY | May 03

"Birth of the NCAA"

May 3, 1910 - The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States is renamed the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The roots of college football can be traced back to the late 19th century, with the first intercollegiate game played between Rutgers and Princeton in 1869. These early contests, however, bore little resemblance to the modern sport, drawing heavily from rugby and soccer...

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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 _________________________

Sports Jersey Dispatch
If you like remembering players of the NFL by their numbers then you may also enjoy going uniform number by number in othre team sports as well. We have it for you on our other website in baseball, basketball, hockey and more on the Sports Jersey Dispatch. _________________________