Pigskin Dispatch

On this edition of our deep dive into the early pro teams of football we discuss the famous early pro team called the Massillon Tigers with author Gregg Ficery as well as many more legendary stories about his Great Grandfather, Bob Shiring who once captained the squad. Gregg's book is called https://www.gridironlegacy.com/ (Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story)

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We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff and great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database).

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We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today.

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Here is what happened in Football History on August 30: A young lady boots the ball home; another College All-Stars game result; and another member of the Hall of Fame is remembered on this date for his birthday.

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Go to https://my.captivate.fm/SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 )for access to the full Row One catalog for gallery prints and gift items. Plus, get a 15% discount off all prints on the Row One Pictorem Gallery with coupon code SHN15.

Get a free one week subscription to Newspapers.com by visiting http://SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers). And with a paid subscription, you’ll also be helping to support the production of this and other Sports History Network shows.

We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff and great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database).

Want more Sports History delivered to your ears, come see this podcast and many more at the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters of Sports' Yesteryear!)

We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today.

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Here is what happened in Football History on August 29: The Chicago All-Star series continues to be remembered by a few games played on this date in history; a large QB extension in Green Bay for Aaron Rodger; and the memories of many legends of the game who were born on this date.

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Get a free one week subscription to Newspapers.com by visiting http://SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers). And with a paid subscription, you’ll also be helping to support the production of this and other Sports History Network shows.

We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff and great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database).

Want more Sports History delivered to your ears, come see this podcast and many more at the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters of Sports' Yesteryear!)

We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today.

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https://playqb54.com/ (QB54) Co-founder Mike Silva joins us in the Pigpen to talk about a game that his brother Frank and he created when they were kids to get out of doing the dishes and it has now exploded into a tailgate and BBQ phenom. Join in on the fun and get your set today at https://playqb54.com/ (PlayQB54.com) .

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Go to https://my.captivate.fm/SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 )for access to the full Row One catalog for gallery prints and gift items. Plus, get a 15% discount off all prints on the Row One Pictorem Gallery with coupon code SHN15.

Get a free one week subscription to Newspapers.com by visiting http://SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers). And with a paid subscription, you’ll also be helping to support the production of this and other Sports History Network shows.

We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff and great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database).

Want more Sports History delivered to your ears, come see this podcast and many more at the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters of Sports' Yesteryear!)

We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today.

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Here is what happened in Football History on August 28: The First Sudden Death Overtime occurs in a pre-season match up; the Chicago Bears bury the College All-Stars on a couple different occassions on this date in history.

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Go to https://my.captivate.fm/SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 )for access to the full Row One catalog for gallery prints and gift items. Plus, get a 15% discount off all prints on the Row One Pictorem Gallery with coupon code SHN15.

Get a free one week subscription to Newspapers.com by visiting http://SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers). And with a paid subscription, you’ll also be helping to support the production of this and other Sports History Network shows.

We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff and great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database).

Want more Sports History delivered to your ears, come see this podcast and many more at the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters of Sports' Yesteryear!)

We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today.

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Here is what happened in Football History on August 27: the Green Bay Packers are accepted into the APFA; the Minneapolis Marines, Tonawanda Kardex Lumbermen and the Evansville Crimson Giants join the League as well.

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Go to https://my.captivate.fm/SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 )for access to the full Row One catalog for gallery prints and gift items. Plus, get a 15% discount off all prints on the Row One Pictorem Gallery with coupon code SHN15.

Get a free one week subscription to Newspapers.com by visiting http://SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers). And with a paid subscription, you’ll also be helping to support the production of this and other Sports History Network shows.

We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff and great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database).

Want more Sports History delivered to your ears, come see this podcast and many more at the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters of Sports' Yesteryear!)

We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today.

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Here is what happened in Football History on August 26: The 1st facemask patent is filed; the NY Giants leave the Bronx; Colin Kapernick takes a knee in protest; the birthdays of Garrett Cochran, Aaron Rosenberg, Harry Smith, Donnie Shell are remembered.

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Get a free one week subscription to Newspapers.com by visiting http://SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers). And with a paid subscription, you’ll also be helping to support the production of this and other Sports History Network shows.

We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff and great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database).

Want more Sports History delivered to your ears, come see this podcast and many more at the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters of Sports' Yesteryear!)

We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today.

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Sharing the greatest sport's stories from the greatest sport's fans.

Here are some of the headlines we hit on in this episode: In this episode we discuss greatest players in the NFL's history that wore the number 80 with guest Os Davis who hosts 3 podcasts here on the Sports History Network: https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/truly-the-goats/ (Truly the GOATs), https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/game-film/ (Game Film) and https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/showcase/ (The SHN Showcase)! We will even nominate a top 10!

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Go to https://my.captivate.fm/SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/Row1 )for access to the full Row One catalog for gallery prints and gift items. Plus, get a 15% discount off all prints on the Row One Pictorem Gallery with coupon code SHN15.

Get a free one week subscription to Newspapers.com by visiting http://SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers). And with a paid subscription, you’ll also be helping to support the production of this and other Sports History Network shows.

We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff and great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database).

Want more Sports History delivered to your ears, come see this podcast and many more at the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters of Sports' Yesteryear!)

We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today.

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Here is what happened in Football History on August 25: The Lions and Patriots duel in Montreal; the AFL starts putting players names on jerseys; and the College All-Stars shock the Champion Washington franchise.

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Get a free one week subscription to Newspapers.com by visiting http://SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers (SportsHistoryNetwork.com/newspapers). And with a paid subscription, you’ll also be helping to support the production of this and other Sports History Network shows.

We also feature great music by Mike and Gene Monroe along with Jason Neff and great graphics from time to time from the folks at http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/controller/controller.php?action=main (Gridiron-Uniform Database).

Want more Sports History delivered to your ears, come see this podcast and many more at the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network - The Headquarters of Sports' Yesteryear!)

We would like to thank the https://footballfoundation.org/ (National Football Foundation), https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ (Pro Football Hall of Fame), https://www.onthisday.com/ (On this day.com) and https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ (Pro Football Reference) Websites for the information shared with you today.

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