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.
April 01
April 01 | 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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- April Fools Day came a Few Months Early at the Rose Bowl
"April Fools Day came a Few Months Early at the Rose Bowl"
Last updated 📅 2025-04-01
One of the most significant pigskin pranks happened at the Rose Bowl in early January one year.
"I Can't Find This Team!"
Last updated 📅 2025-04-01
The Undefeated Plainfield Teacher's College Football Team is legendary, at least in the minds of some!
"April 1 Football History"
In this episode of the Football History Headlines, we discuss a couple of April Fools Day Pranks and celebrate Doc Alexander, Carlos Alvarez and more as well as many more Pro and College Football Hall of Fame legendary stories.
"John Dalton The early Navy Hall of Fame Player"
Last updated 📅 2025-04-01
Born April 1, 1889, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, John Dalton's football journey began after playing prep school ball in St. Louis and attending Christian Brothers College before his appointment to the United States Naval Academy.
"Get Color TV Games in Your Stocking This Year"
Last updated 📅 2025-04-01
As football fans, we appreciate having the broadcasts of our favorite games in color to enjoy the vivid colors and pageantry of the gridiron.
"Doc Alexander Syracuse Star"
Last updated 📅 2025-04-01
April 1, 1897, in Silver Creek, New York, marked the birth of Joe "Doc" Alexander, a figure who seamlessly blended athletic prowess with medical dedication. His college career at Syracuse University from 1916 to 1920 cemented his early football legacy. Alexander earned three All-America selections, showcasing his versatility as a guard in 1918-19 and as a center in 1920. Memorable moments include a 75-yard touchdown run against Rutgers in 1918 and a pivotal role in Syracuse's 1919 victory over Pittsburgh, ending the Panthers' four-season winning streak.
"Carlos Alvarez Gator Football Legend"
Last updated 📅 2025-04-01
April 1, 1950, in Havana, Cuba, marked the birth of Carlos Alvarez, a gifted wide receiver who left an indelible mark on the University of Florida football program. At the age of ten, Alvarez and his family fled Fidel Castro's communist regime, finding refuge and opportunity in Miami. His college career with the Florida Gators, spanning from 1969 to 1971, showcased his exceptional talent from the outset.
"No Foolin' - NFL Accepts Stats and Records from the All- America Football Conference"
On April 1, 2025, after over 75 years, NFL owners approved a competition committee proposal to integrate player, coach, and team statistics from the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) into the official NFL record books.
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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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