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John Heisman led Georgia Tech to some successful seasons on the gridiron. They played in the Rose Bowl and won shortly after he left the school. This would be the first leg of winning each of the major bowl games in the era, and the circuit of GT being victorious in the Cotton, Sugar, and Orange Bowls would soon follow before World War II, making them the first school to do so.

Here is Timothy Brown's original post on the Ramblin Wreck accomplishment: Georgia Tech Hits Football’s First Grand Slam.

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The two-point conversion has become a thrilling element in football, adding an extra layer of strategic decision-making and excitement. However, its history reveals a fascinating journey of experimentation and gradual adoption.

Here is our article titled: The Origins and Evolution of the Two-Point Conversion in Football

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Winds of change were brewing in football and across the globe. As the world teetered on the brink of global conflict in 1939, the American Professional Football season roared to life. While the headlines were dominated by the rising tide of fascism in Europe, on the gridiron, rivalries were renewed, legends were born, and the game continued to captivate a nation.

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In this episode, we'll take you back in time to a pivotal moment in sports history, when the threat of war loomed large over the sporting world. We'll hear stories of athletes who had to train and compete under the shadow of fear, and we'll explore how the war impacted the world of sports in ways you might never have imagined.

So join us as we journey back to a time of uncertainty and fear, and discover how sports were used as a tool for both propaganda and hope during World War II.

original Tidbit article can be found at An Aerial Attack At Yankee Stadium May 13, 2023

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One of the more famous plays of late in the NFL is Philly's short-yardage play called the Tush Push. This play has a high conversion rate but is it safe for players and should it be legal? We will examine the play and the rule's history to help make an informed opinion of the strategy.

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Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

Co-Host Joe Squires and I talk about some recent auctions on 1948 Leaf Football cards and a special Tom Brady card. We then interview Darin Hayes of the Pigskin Dispatch on his new book.

GRIDIRON GREATS MAGAZINE BACKGROUND

Gridiron Greats covers 150+ years of North American football history and memorabilia. It was founded in 2002 and published by Franklin Rose who then turned over to Bob Swick and Swick Enterprises starting with Issue 23.

Editor and publisher, Bob Swick has been collecting football cards since 1965. He has written about football cards and memorabilia since 1990 for several major sports collecting publications including Sports Collectors Digest and had his own column, Turning The Pages.

He self-published Bob Swick’s Football Times in the 1990s; he has been interviewed in Tuff Stuff, the Giants Report, the Packers Report, and the Beckett Football Monthly magazine. He has also been a contributor to the Beckett Annual Football Price Guide. Bob also collects programs, yearbooks, media guides, ticket stubs, pocket schedules, and team photos of the Green Bay Packers, of which he is a shareholder.

He is also a member of The Professional Football Researchers Association. Bob brings his expertise to the magazine in the form of his love of all things football-related. His BA in journalism and MS in Economics brings a unique focus to the niche of football memorabilia and history.

We want to thank everyone who takes the time to subscribe to and support Gridiron Greats Magazine. Besides our knowledgeable, generous contributors and most talented illustrator, Jared Kraus, all administrative activities are performed by Bob Swick and his wife, Brenda. Thank you all for your support. We are ever so grateful.

See our Contributors page for a bio on some of our fantastic writers. Without them, this magazine would not exist. We are grateful for their continuing support.

If you would like to be a contributing writer, or subscriber or want to advertise in Gridiron Greats, please contact the Publisher via the information above. Portions of the material presented are the opinion of the contributing writers and not necessarily those of Swick Enterprises, LLC. 

CONTACT US If you are interested in any particular football topic that you would like to either see featured in Gridiron Greats or would like to write about, and if you have a Super Collection you want to be considered for an upcoming publication please feel free to contact Bob via email. 

Timothy Brown joins us to explore the Football Archaeology of a possible homicide that occurred on a gridiron field long ago.

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Here is the direct link to Tim's Original Tidbit titled: Murder on the Football Field

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In many cases, the team assigns the jersey numbers of NFL players, adhering to the positional numbering restrictions afforded by the rules. However, there have been some special stories of players wearing a number per their request for meaningful reasons. In this edition, we will explore some fascinating stories as to why the number fits the player.

Our book is out: The World's Greatest Pro Gridiron Team: The 1903 Franklin All-Stars.

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The pass interference is one of the most game-changing enforcements in football. A spot foul in the NFL and a fifteen-yard walk-off at the lower levels have some serious consequences for offending teams. But what if you were told there was a time when interference was allowed and almost encouraged? Timothy P. Brown joins us to discuss a recent Football Archaeology TidBit on the Changes in Pass Interference.

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The 1938 college football season was among recent history's most exciting and unpredictable. No clear favorites were heading into the season, and several teams emerged as contenders throughout the year.

Our book is out on Amazon:

The World's Greatest Pro Gridiron Team: The 1903 Franklin All-Stars.

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