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 19
July 19 | 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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"World League of American Football Approved"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-19
July 19, 1989 - NFL owners vote unanimously to start the World League of American Football in European cities.
"July 19th: Unearthing Gridiron Gems from Mid-Summer History"
As the dog days of summer arrive, July 19th might seem like a quiet spot on the football calendar, yet it holds a surprising array of significant moments in American gridiron history. From crucial league decisions that shaped professional football's landscape to the birthdays of unsung heroes and the ongoing development of the game's rules and equipment, this mid-summer date offers a rich tapestry of stories.
"Niners Ink Owens"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-19
July 19, 1999 - The San Francisco 49ers re-signed star wide receiver Terrell Owens to a 7-year, $35 million contract extension, according to NFL.com.
Unfortunately, after the 2003 season, Owens became so disgruntled with the franchise that he wanted to leave.
After a botched effort to trade Terrell to the Baltimore Ravens and a missed deadline by his agent to void the contract, the parties eventually came to a mutual understanding that Owens became a free agent. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and later became a Dallas Cowboy.
"1924 Rules Kick Out the Tee And More"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-19
Our Newspapers.com Football History Headline of the Day comes from the July 20, 1924, edition of the Great Falls Tribune from Montana, in their post that said:
- HASHTAGS: #July19 #Football
- EVENTDAY: July 19
- PODCAST: Football
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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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