Pigskin Dispatch

In this episode, we talk with an expert studying and preserving the legacies of legendary Native American athletes.

Bill Black, a Native American himself, has started a movement to recognize these inc…

We discuss the history of football quite a bit in this program, and many times, it has some items pertaining to the ball itself. Tonight, we deep dive into the history of football with the author of …

Dive into the dark underbelly of professional football with this exposé on one of the most infamous scandals in NFL history. In 1946, the New York Giants were set to face off against the Chicago Bear…

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The Horween family has been a cornerstone in the world of football for generations. Ralph and Arnold Horween, brothers and entrepreneurs, took over a business founded by their father Isadore, the Hor…

Historian Larry Schmitt when interested in a project dives in head first and thoroughly shakes the old newspapers and programs till he gets some answers. Recently Larry wanted to know more about the …

Footballs come in all shapes and sizes, but are you aware that at one point, they made unique balls for passers who were either left- or right-handed?

Timothy P. Brown of Football Archaeology visits u…

The Giants entered the 1941 season with high expectations and the war drums sounded in the distance. A seasoned crew of Big Blue assembled for one last run together in the hopes of bringing another N…

The Giants entered the 1939 season with high expectations. The team was led by the innovative coaching of Steve Owen, who was known for his strategic defensive schemes. The roster featured several ke…

Today, we're taking you on a journey back in time to the hallowed ground of American football. Imagine a field where the echoes of legendary plays still linger in the air, where the grass has witness…

In the rich tapestry of American football, where strategy and athleticism intertwine, there are moments when innovation pushes the boundaries of the game. One such instance is the gadget play known a…

Get ready to step back in time to the golden age of football! In our next episode, we’re diving deep into the legendary 1938 New York Giants. This championship team was a force to be reckoned with, a…

In a time when football was a brutal, almost barbaric spectacle, a new era dawned. A place where the game would be redefined, where legends would be born. Harvard Stadium was constructed to last, and…

In the annals of New York Giants football, few names command as much respect and admiration as Ward Cuff. A titan of his era, Cuff was more than just a player; he was a legend. Join us as we delve in…

What if the biggest rivalry in college football wasn't Alabama vs. Ohio State? What if it was Yale vs. Georgia?

Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology takes us back a century when these two programs we…

Ed Danowski, a name often overlooked in the annals of football history, was pivotal in shaping the quarterback position. His tenure with the New York Giants during the 1930s was marked by exceptional…

Calling all football fanatics! This episode tackles a fascinating topic: the history behind the referee's signal indicating a football is ready for play.

We're thrilled to have Gridiron historian and …

Tuffy Leemans - sure, the name might conjure up images of a giant lineman, but this New York Giants legend packed a punch in a smaller package. Today on the podcast, we're going behind the helmet of …

Welcome to another exciting Tuesday where we get to go back in time and talk about an aspect of football history that may not be mainstream but is definitely worth the listen and education that we're…

"The Sneakers game" is what this National Football League Championship game has been fondly branded as. This was a rematch of the two teams that played in the 1933 League Championship contest, the Ch…