The Pottsville Maroons franchise has some of the most intriguing people and storylines in professional football history. Vintage Football Community founder Jeff Payne joins once again to discuss some additional Pottsville items in his collection and the stories behind them. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football by the d...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 1112
They are generally the most prominent objects on each football field, standing as giant guardians at each end. The goalposts of our modern fields reflect the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our pigskin patriarchs who just wanted to play ball and use materials they had available to engineer goalposts that would fit the bill. Timothy P Brown of Football Archaeology joins us to chat about a recent TidBit of his broaching the shape and makeup of goalposts from yesteryear. Here is a look at Tim's or...
Oct 17, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 1111
Our Guest, Dr. Michael Hutchison, has developed a piece of equipment that will enhance not only the safety and comfort of those who wear it but also will make them faster and stronger at the same time! Learn more about his PowerPlus MouthGuard . Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well...
Oct 16, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 1110
Sometimes, we forget how enjoyable football is intended to be. A story like that of Coach Stewart Ferguson from the last century can rekindle the game's intentions. Our guest Peter Oltchick picked up on a project that his now deceased Father-in-law Bill Bell did not have the opportunity to complete in a book titled Football for Fun . Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in y...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 1109
When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . NETWORK SPONSORS Row One - the vintage shop for sports history fans! HIGHLIGHTED SHOW I am Chad Cain your host of One Guy with a Mic Presents: History of Dingers and Dunks. I am going to be bringing the history of baseball and basketball to life. For every one of you that doesn’t know anything about the history of baseball or basketball, this is your place to learn. If you know some knowled...
Oct 11, 2023•4 min
One of the top experts in early football rules history, Timothy P. Brown, joins us in discussing his research on the evolution of the football scoreboard and its designer, Arthur Irwin. Here is Tim's original TidBit on Arthur Irwin's Innovation . Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, wel...
Oct 10, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 1108
In this episode, we discuss the history of Pro Football in 1936. The Football History Rewind Series Part 79 goes through the highlights of the 1936 NFL season, including the first Draft, a rival league, big games, and the top players. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, bec...
Oct 09, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 1107
Football of antiquity is filled with some great moments. We often talk of the spectacular plays and displays of athleticism. But sometimes, those are not the most astonishing feats witnessed. Timothy Brown brings us some cases where the best and worst sportsmanship was practiced in this edition. Catch Tim's recent TidBit don't he subject here . Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history hea...
Oct 03, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 1106
We Continue the Dynasty Quest! The journey to discuss the greatest teams in Pro Football History and see if they live up to the moniker of being called a "Dynasty" moves on to the Nation's Capitol as historian, Author, and Washington area Journalist Mike Richman helps us find out more about the Joe Gibbs Era Redskins. You Can Find More and Buy Mike Richman's Books on Washington NFL Football History at MikeRichmanJournalist.com Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatc...
Oct 02, 2023•53 min•Season 4Ep. 1105
The much-awaited Documentary on the NFL's (APFA) football Game is almost here, and we get some early info from Associate Producer Scott Ferguson Greene on the film and where we can watch it soon! Find out more at Triangle Park Movie Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, becau...
Sep 28, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 1104
Timothy Brown visits to share the Football Archaeology of a rainy day in the South in 1939 when an exorbitant amount of punts occurred in a contest or two. Here is Tim's original Football Archaeology, TidBit. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be fou...
Sep 26, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 1103
Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website ....
Sep 25, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 1102
Total Sports Recall is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY “Covering Sports from a Different Angle” HARV ARONSON (HOST) BACKGROUND Harv Aronson was born and raised in Pittsburgh but now lives in Florida with his beautiful wife Melissa. Harv currently writes for Abstract Sports , the Sports History Network , and the magazine Gridiron Greats . Harv wrote the published book " Pro Football's Most Passionate Fans " (Amazon link) and as a profe...
Sep 22, 2023•4 min
Football history and the professional game's most important people from the perspective of a man who was a part of some of the greatest teams in history. Michael Lombardi worked as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders alongside NFL legends, including Bill Belichick, Bill Walsh, and Al Davis. His book is titled Football Done Right: Setting the Record Straight on Coaches, Players, and the History of the Game . Michael joins us in...
Sep 21, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 1101
Timothy P. Brown shares the story of the Big New Year's game in 1947 between #3 Georgia and #9 North Carolina and the star players, like Charley Trippi, and what happened in the Sugar Bowl. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin D...
Sep 19, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 1100
Author Gaylon H. White helps us recognize the story of Coach Lewis Cook Jr. from Notre Dame HS in Crowley, LA, who has turned kids seemingly on their last straw into a life that has led to success on the field and in life. Gaylon and Coach both join us to share in this truly inspirational story about a coach and his student-athletes and their life-changing moments. Find out more on GaylonWhiteBaseball.com Here is an avenue to purchase a copy of Coach of a Lifetime: The Story of Lewis Cook Jr., L...
Sep 18, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 1099
Rocket Men: The History of the Black Quarterback in Professional Football by Sports Journalist John Eisenberg in his 11th book. John visits the Pigpen to discuss over 100 years of history for some outstanding athletes. Get your copy of Rocket Men . Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber . Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts,...
Sep 14, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 1098
The best way to identify the players we love to watch on the field is those big numbers on the fronts and backs of their jerseys—Timothy P. Brown of FootballArchaeology.com takes us back to a time before the digits on the uniforms and their origins. Here is Tim's original TidBit. Here is a link to our story. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-su...
Sep 12, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 1097
When we think of the NFL in the 1980s, the 49ers, Bears, and the Giants are the dominant teams. Author Gary Myers , who covered the New York Giants during their Championship run, joins us to discuss this team, their coaches, and life after football in his Book Once A Giant, A Story of Victory, Tragedy, and Life After Football . Get a Copy of Once A Giant here! Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily foot...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 1096
James L. Gilbert has put together an impressive research study on the evolution of the American Collegiate football field over the years of rules revisions and modifications since 1876, complete with graphics. His research is thorough and impressive. Historian Timothy P. Brown of Football Archaeology joined us recently on the podcast to share James' work and passion for the revisionary history of the gridiron playing field and some collaborative projects the two have shared. Here is the link to ...
Sep 05, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 230
Guest Clay Parker and Friends are on a mission to honor the excellent TV series called the Super Stars and Super Teams Competitions that aired on ABC Network through the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Clay joins us to remember these great episodes and shows of athleticism as athletes had to try to do something other than what they were well-trained to do. See all of the stats they have so far on the SuperStars Website. Here is a link to our post on Pigskin Dispatch Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website ...
Aug 30, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 229
In this episode, we talk with Football Archaeology founder Timothy P. Brown and a recent Tidbit he wrote that examines the impact of the YMCA on the game of football. Here is more on the subject from the source in Tim Brown's original tidbit article on the YMCA and Football. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football by the ...
Aug 29, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 228
One of the more dominant teams of the third pro football league, called the American Football League, was the Dallas Texans who changed into the Kansas City Chiefs franchise. Our pro football dynasty search continues as we ask, " Should the 1960s Kansas City Chiefs be considered a Pro Football Dynasty?" Here is the link to our website post on the subject as well as the graphs and data to support it. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive ...
Aug 28, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 227
We love all levels of football, and for about 100 straight days, we carry on the tradition of posting about each of the FBS schools and the great history of each program. This week, we had the honor of chatting up programs like Clemson Cal, Central Michigan, Buffalo, and BYU Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football by the ...
Aug 25, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 226
An expert in SIM football, Geoff Giordano , joins us to tell of his APBA Football Club and the gridiron history tied to the APBA game and how the gamers use it to preserve football history. If you are interested in the APBA Football Club here are some resources that Geoff offers: Geoff Giordano APBA Football Club (founded 2011) apbafootballcluboriginal@gmail.com AFC on YouTube AFC on Facebook AFC on Instagram AFC podcast on Anchor Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dis...
Aug 23, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 225
One of the top experts in early football rules history Timothy P. Brown joins us on the discussion to research the evolution of the football field press box as well as other communications on the sidelines. Here is the original Tidbit on Football Archaeology complete with images ! Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily football history headlines in your email inbox @ Email-subscriber Miss our football b...
Aug 22, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 224
In the depths of having an aging roster and a battle with the NFL over a move to the City of Angels from their roost in Oakland, Raiders owner Al Davis, and his team fought their way through the AFC to have the right to take on the defending Champions, the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII. Author Rich Shmelter covers the entire 1983 season through the lens of these two title teams and the results of their meeting in the Big Game in his latest book Championship Diary: Super Bowl XVIII. Joi...
Aug 21, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 223
Authors Budd Bailey and Greg Tranter visit the Pigpen in this episode to talk about their latest book titled: The Buffalo Bills: An Illustrated Timeline of a Storied Team and its unique way to preserve Western New York Football History in a chronological order of events! These two long-time Bills fans bring their insight, passion, and writing experience to team up with Reedy Press on a great Buffalo Bills History journey. Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to ...
Aug 17, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 223
We have all seen some crazy uniforms out lately on the gridiron. The artistic expression of multi-colored uniforms and adornments makes your head spin as teams and stores are looking for new team-related jerseys to market. This is not anything new, and today we go into a recent piece on the Football Archaeology website where Timothy Brown discovered some oddly colored gridiron jersey numbers of the past. Here is Tim's original post on FootballArchaeology.com . Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch web...
Aug 15, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 222
Life-long Buffalo Bills Fan, Del Reid took his fandom and Social Media Influencer status to not only help start Bill Mafia as a Western New York NFL Fan Identity but to help others less fortunate in his local area with his company, 26 Shirts . Del's Website Co-founder, #BillsMafia. Founder, 26shirts.com. Del's Facebook page @delreid26 on Instagram @delreid on X Join us at the Pigskin Dispatch website and the Sports Jersey Dispatch to see even more Positive football news! Sign up to get daily foo...
Aug 14, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 221
