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Unearthing Gridiron Gems from Mid-Summer...

As the dog days of summer arrive, July 19th might seem like a quiet spot on the football calendar,...

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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" 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.

On this Gridiron day, July 19, we reveal stories, Rule Changes, League Formations, and Hall of Fame Birthdays. This series of posts will delve into the hidden gems of July 19th. We'll explore the often-overlooked events that influenced team formations and player careers, recall milestones in football innovation, and celebrate the anniversaries of remarkable individuals who contributed to the sport's enduring legacy. Join us as we uncover the fascinating narratives that make this specific date a noteworthy chapter in football's expansive history.

  • COLLEGEFOOTBALL: 1924
  • EVENTDAY: July 19
  • FOOTBALL: Rules Evolution
  • FOOTBALL LEAGUE: World League of American Football
  • FOOTBALL MONTH: July History
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Camp Walter, Owens Terrell, Terrell Owens, Walter Camp
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: San Francisco 49ers
  • PROFOOTBALL: 1999
  • HASHTAGS: #July19 #RulesEvolution #WorldLeagueofAmericanFootball #JulyHistory #CampWalter #OwensTerrell #TerrellOwens #WalterCamp #SanFrancisco49ers

EVENTDAY | July 19

"1924 Rules Kick Out the Tee And More"

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:
Many Changes were Made in the 1924 Gridiron CodeWalter Camp released the article to the press on July 19, 1924, and in his press release, he described how abuses in the game were prompting rule revisions in areas such as the use of tees and the elimination of some loopholes in the football code...

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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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