Pigskin Dispatch

Join Larry Schmitt and Darin in the Pigpen as they discuss some of the greatest players in NFL history to wear the number 79.

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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 24: Andrew Luck retires; the fans vote to keep the Patriots old logo; and gridiron legend Jim Thorpe receives a ticker tape parade.

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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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In this episode we discuss the first East Coast team of the NFL, the Frankford Yellow Jackets. Joining us in the Pigpen today is Philadelphia sports historian and author Brian Michael of Shibe Vintage Sports. Brian's book on the https://shibevintagesports.com/products/the-philadelphia-eagles-photo-history-book (History of the Philadelphia Eagles comes out in just a few weeks but pre-orders are available right now here).

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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).

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 23: The Grand Opening of a Renovated Lambeau Field; Paul Hornung Wins a Million Dollar Lawsuit with the NCAA; and the College All-Stars shock the Champion Rams.

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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).

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 22: the naming of the new American Football League, the grand opening of Lincoln Financial Field, All-Star games, Argos returners running wild and CSI evidence.

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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).

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 21: The Chicago Cardinals were the first team to have training camp out of state; The Rock is the highest paid actor two years running; the birthdays of Archie Griffin and Jim McMahon among others are celebrated.

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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).

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!)

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There are few teams that come to mind more than the Canton Bulldogs when one thinks about the early stages of professional football. Their story is quite a complicated tale, and we think we may have some answers for you in this edition of your daily football history fix, along with the very roots of the NFL and legends of the game including other teams that wanted to join the early NFL including the Dayton Triangles, Cleveland Indians and Akron Pros among others.

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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).

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.

WE give you the most substantial players in NFL history that wore number 78 and even provide a hand picked top ten list of the best of the best!

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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).

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!)

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In this episode we discuss a stadium named for a famous NFL Coach opens, the birthday of one of only three true kickers in the HOF is remembered and one of the top Cincinnati Bengals players ever celebrates his birthday. We will provide you with a little bit of football nostalgia.

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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).

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.

Joe Ziemba the great gridiron historian and story teller digs deep to help give the scoop on the top players in the NFL's history that wore the jersey bearing 77 on it. NFL historian and author Joe Ziemba, host of the https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/when-football-was-football/ (When Football was Football podcast) and his books When Football was Football: The Chicago Cardinals and the Birth of the NFL, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T9GKC77?ie=UTF8andtag=pigskindisp0c-20andcamp=1789andlinkCode=xm2andcreativeASIN=B07T9GKC77 (Cadets, Cannons and Legends: The Football History of Morgan Park Military Academy ).

Also Chris Willis book titled https://www.amazon.com/dp/1538101947/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=pigskindisp0c-20andlinkCode=w00andlinkId=e9873d3030bb4b0403a6e01a1abf11f4andcreativeASIN=1538101947 (Red Grange: the Life and Legacy of the NFL's First Superstar) is mentioned in the episode.

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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.