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The 1922 Rose Bowl
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Rich Shmelter, historian, podcaster, and author of multiple gridiron books, including The USC Trojans Football Encyclopedia, joins us to chat about this 61st Rose Bowl between USC and Ohio State.
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(image) Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and the sharing of photographer Jonathan D. Parshall of a statue of Franco Harris making the "Immaculate Reception" found at the Pittsburgh International Airport. The most famous play in football history is undisputably the play from December 23, 19...
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It was the second of three consecutive meetings of the same schools in this 60th Rose Bowl between USC and Ohio State. We cover the game, its players, coaches, and teams in this look at Bowl history.
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In this edition of the Football History Headlines, we discuss The Immaculate Reception, the second Fiesta Bowl, the First coast-to-coast football broadcasts, and many more Legendary Gridiron stories. Gridiron fans, gear up for another exciting day of football history! Dive into the archives and rel...
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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!
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Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story
Author Gregg Ficery tells the story of the beginnings of Pro Football through the pro football career of his Great Grandfather, Bob Shiring
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
Author Joe Ziemba the master historian of football in Chicago has released another beauty. It is titled Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry.
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