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March 16 Football History

Football History | March 16 Football History

The 1922 Rose Bowl
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Football History

The game of American football is filled with strategy, legendary figures, great teams, and amazing events that have created euphoria in fandom. We celebrate the game and its people. Here are some items of interest that capture the spirit of the gridiron.


March 16 Football History

Football History | On This Gridiron Day March 16: A Freshman Scores 11 Touchdowns in One Game & Two Stars Return From NFL Suspension! — pigskindispatch.com

March 16th, a date often overlooked in the grand tapestry of American football, holds a unique and intriguing place within the sport's rich history. While the roar of the crowd and the clash of helmets on the field may be absent on this particular day, the echoes of past triumphs and the celebrations of legendary figures resonate. This date, nestled in the off-season, becomes a quiet stage for reflection, a moment to acknowledge the architects of the game’s enduring legacy.

Behind the scenes, on this day, significant actions concerning the very fabric of the sport have unfolded. Decisions impacting the futures of franchises, the movements of pivotal players, and the shaping of teams that would later etch their names into the annals of football lore have taken place. These events, though perhaps less dramatic than a game-winning touchdown, carry immense weight, influencing the trajectory of the sport and the fortunes of those who dedicate their lives to it.

Preserving Gridiron History in a New Way!
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The Pigskin Dispatch Football Word Search

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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 _________________________

Sports History Network
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Sports Jersey Dispatch
If you like remembering players of the NFL by their numbers then you may also enjoy going uniform number by number in other team sports as well. We have it for you on our other website in baseball, basketball, hockey and more on the Sports Jersey Dispatch. _________________________

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. _________________________