300 episodes

Get a daily glimpse at the history of American football highlighting the events, people, teams, and anniversaries that took place on the calendar day, the year, or the story that the episode centers on. The show is in lock-step with our website PigskinDispatch.com to bring football fans of all ages a refreshing and fun gridiron experience!

Pigskin Dispatch Darin Hayes

    • Sports
    • 4.9 • 9 Ratings

Get a daily glimpse at the history of American football highlighting the events, people, teams, and anniversaries that took place on the calendar day, the year, or the story that the episode centers on. The show is in lock-step with our website PigskinDispatch.com to bring football fans of all ages a refreshing and fun gridiron experience!

    The History of Giving Out Game Balls with Timothy Brown

    The History of Giving Out Game Balls with Timothy Brown

    The awarding of game balls to the best players after a contest is a practice that seems to be as old as the game itself. It is close, but it did have an origin after football was well established. Football Archaeology.com's Timothy Brown explains as he tells us about one of his recent Tidbits titled: A History of Game Balls
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    Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website.

    • 20 min
    The New York Football Giants First NFL Championship Season-1927

    The New York Football Giants First NFL Championship Season-1927

    The New York Football Giants' historic first NFL championship will blow your mind - you won't believe how and when they did it!
    Witness the historic moment when New York secured its FIRST-ever NFL championship win! Join us as we relive the excitement and glory of this monumental achievement in American football. From the thrilling plays to the jubilant celebrations, this video captures the essence of New York's unforgettable journey to becoming champions. Take advantage of this epic tale of triumph and perseverance! Stay tuned for all the highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from the first New York NFL championship.
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    • 16 min
    When Did the Football Huddle First Appear? Timothy Brown Explains

    When Did the Football Huddle First Appear? Timothy Brown Explains

    The huddle, a ubiquitous feature of modern football, serves a crucial purpose: concealing play calls from the opposing team. But its origin story is far from today's high-tech headsets and complex plays. It's a tale of innovation born from necessity, showcasing the ingenuity of American football players in the early days.
    Timothy Brown of Football Archaeology shares the origin and history of the huddle from his original Tidbit, Gather 'Round, Boys: A History of Huddling.
    Timothy Brown's FootballArchaeology.com is a website dedicated to preserving pigskin history. Digs into gridiron history to examine how football’s evolution shapes today's game.
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    • 21 min
    The Football Legacy of Steve Owen

    The Football Legacy of Steve Owen

    Steve Owen's career in professional football spanned nearly three decades, leaving an indelible mark on the New York Giants and the game itself. He carved out a successful path as a player before transitioning into a legendary coach, forever etching his name in Giants' lore.
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    • 10 min
    Heisman to Hero or Bust? The NFL Fate of Top Overall Draft Picks Who Won the Heisman

    Heisman to Hero or Bust? The NFL Fate of Top Overall Draft Picks Who Won the Heisman

    The Heisman Trophy recognizes the most outstanding college football player, while the NFL Draft's top overall pick signifies a team's belief in a player's future dominance. So, expectations soar when a Heisman winner becomes the number one pick. But does this translate to NFL greatness?
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    • 19 min
    Why Intentional Grounding was created? The Answer comes from Guest Timothy Brown

    Why Intentional Grounding was created? The Answer comes from Guest Timothy Brown

    Intentional Grounding is not something you see every game, especially in the NFL, where once a QB leaves the pocket, the foul becomes non-existent. The history of the foul is almost as old as the forward pas itself, and our Guest Timothy Brown has written about this football no-no in a recent Tibit titled: How Intentional Grounding Came to Pass

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    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

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Pigskin Dispatch

For the wonderful and old, I listen to Pigskin Podcast and read Football Archeology. Darin and Tim feed my life long fascination with football history. And they both are really sincere people who invite you into their studies and offer you a seat. Spread the word to your friends that these guys are the real deal.

PS VS ,

Terrific Job by Darin

Look forward to listening to it every day.
Have to say that the discussion with Dr. Tony Collins and Timothy Brown was my FAVORITE podcast of all time!

DanP Laguna Beach ,

Awesome show

Well done!!! I would love a show about the 1951 Rams and shows about each of the AAFC franchises.

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