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.
July 13
July 13 | 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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"July 13 Football History"
Every date on the football calendar carries echoes of pivotal moments, and July 13th is no exception. This particular day in American football history brings to light events that shaped the sport's narrative, from the complex legal proceedings involving one of its biggest stars to the quiet anniversaries of early league developments.
This series will delve into the diverse tapestry of July 13th's gridiron past. We'll explore the intense legal scrutiny surrounding former NFL great O.J. Simpson, as his murder investigation saw critical evidence collection. Beyond the headlines, we'll revisit the origins of foundational league rules and the unsung stories of early pro football's growing pains. Join us as we uncover the historical threads that connect the seemingly disparate events of this mid-summer day.
"CSI of OJ's DNA"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-12
July 13, 1994 - Former NFL RB, O.J. Simpson, gives hair samples to authorities as he was being investigated for murder.
"Lloyd Yoder College Star to Official"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-12
July 13, 1903 - Salem, Ohio - One of Carnegie Tech’s tackles from 1923 through the 1926 season, Lloyd Yoder claimed his date of birth.
"Football Franchise Trade In the Most Literal Sense"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-12
The story told of how on July 13, 1972, owners from the LA Rams, Robert Irsay and the Baltimore Colts, Carroll Rosenbloom swapped franchises in a rare NFL owner's trade.
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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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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.
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