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Gridiron Greatness and Broadcast Breakthroughs

April 11th marks a significant date in football history, witnessing the births of legendary players...

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" Gridiron Greatness and Broadcast Breakthroughs"

April 11th marks a significant date in football history, witnessing the births of legendary players and even the dawn of broadcasting sporting events. From iconic college careers to impactful pro tenures, this day connects eras of gridiron excellence and pioneering moments in sports broadcasting.

APRIL 11: First Sports Event Broadcasted, Sports Radio Broadcast History Occurrs paving the..., Dan Fortmann A Football Legacy of Greatness, Sam Chapman Legendary Cal Player, Joe Romig Colorado Buffs Legend, Terry Hoage Georgia's Outstanding DB

Explore April 11th's rich football tapestry, celebrating the legacies of phenomenal athletes from California and Colorado to Georgia, alongside the groundbreaking broadcast that changed how we experience sports. Discover the enduring impact of these figures and events on the game we love.

  • EVENTDAY: April 11
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Dan Fortmann, Joe Romig, Sam Chapman, Terry Hoage
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Defensive Back, Guard, Halfback, Linebacker
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Cal Golden Bears, Chicago Bears, Colgate Raiders, Colorado Buffaloes, Georgia Bulldogs
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 14, Number 48, Number 67, Number 76
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 21
  • PODCAST: Football
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame
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EVENTDAY | April 11

"First Sports Event Broadcasted"

April 11, 1921 KDKA broadcasted the 1st radio sporting event, a boxing match that featured Johnny Ray versus Johnny Dundee and the First Lightweight Boxing Match Wireless Broadcast per the We Are Broadcasters.com. Later that same year on October 8, 1921 marked a significant day in the game of football. On that day, the first live sports radio broadcast of a football game aired on KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The game was played at Forbes Field between West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh.

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