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Pigskin Dispatch

Darin Hayes
NFL
American Football
NFL Draft
Football
Football History
College Football
National Football League
Green Bay Packers
Cleveland Browns
Seattle Seahawks
Denver Broncos
Super Bowl
Pittsburgh Steelers
Los Angeles Rams
Buffalo Bills
Chicago Bears
Kansas City Chiefs
San Francisco 49ers
Dallas Cowboys
New England Patriots

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!

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Today, we delve into the intricate and often controversial history of the 1970 Oklahoma football coaching staff, whose legacies are as much marked by scandal as by their remarkable achievements in Super Bowls and National Championships. Our esteemed ... more

On October 12, 1880, a 21-year-old Yale student named Walter Camp walked into a Massachusetts hotel meeting and killed the rugby scrum. Discover how Camp drew the line of scrimmage, created the quarterback position, and transformed continuous British... more

The crux of this podcast episode revolves around the intriguing evolution of the process involved in spotting the football, as elucidated by our esteemed guest, Timothy Brown, an expert in football archaeology. Our discourse delves into the historica... more

The discourse presented in this episode centers on the origins of American football, with our esteemed guest, Bert Gambini, positing that the pivotal moment in football's history occurred on October 16, 1880. Gambini articulates that this date marks ... more

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Recent Guests

Bert Gambini
Football historian, PFRA contributor
Pro Football Researchers Association (PFRA)
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Scott Perry
Author and historian focusing on football history
Author, Historian
Episode: Inside the Greatest Moment in Denver Broncos History
Del Reed
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Episode: The Pivotal Year of 1969 in American Football History
Arnie Chapman
The Football History Dude
Sports History Network
Episode: 1920: The Year Football Redefined Its Legacy
Cal Rossi
Former college football star whose drafting story is central to the episode
UCLA
Episode: A Deep Dive into the Worst Draft Picks in NFL History
Greg St. James
Host of Gridiron Japan Radio segment on Sports History Network
Gridiron Japan Radio / Sports History Network
Episode: The Legacy of Larry Kelley: A Controversial Play That Changed Football
John Gunning
Patrick team member from Insight Sports Japan and Japan Times
Insight Sports Japan / Japan Times
Episode: The Legacy of Larry Kelley: A Controversial Play That Changed Football
Aaron Ellis
Ex-LE quarterback, involved in Gridiron America Radio project
Gridiron Japan Radio / Gridiron America Radio
Episode: The Legacy of Larry Kelley: A Controversial Play That Changed Football
Dave Salinski
Co-host from From the 55 Yard Line Podcast, now Gridiron America Radio
From the 55 Yard Line / Gridiron America Radio
Episode: The Legacy of Larry Kelley: A Controversial Play That Changed Football

Hosts

Darren Hayes
Host of Pigskin Dispatch, guides discussions with historical context and storytelling.
Arm Aaronson
Host of Total Sports Recall segment, contributes cross-episode historical commentary.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    So good , good!
    United States2 years ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PS VS
    United States3 years ago
  • Terrific Job by Darin

    Look forward to listening to it every day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PS VS
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanP Laguna Beach
    United States5 years ago
  • Great work!

    Keep it up Darin.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Macjeremymac
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Darin and Tim invite you into their studies with sincere, lasting fascination for football history.
Solid take on cross-podcast promotion and archival storytelling.
Listeners crave deeper dives into early football lore and rules evolution.
A well-produced show that blends history with engaging discussion and friendly debate.
Great historical context with Dr. Tony Collins and Timothy Brown; a standout episode.

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Talking Points

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A Deep Dive into the Worst Draft Picks in NFL History
Q: What can you tell us about these two dumbest draft picks?
Cal Rossi's case illustrates a double-draft error where a player who was ineligible ended up being drafted in back-to-back years, highlighting the era's lax rules and willingness to take future picks and gamble on players who might not be eligible to play.
From Tragedy to Triumph: The Remarkable Story of Eugene Neely
Q: What impact did Neely have at Dartmouth and beyond?
Despite limited opportunities, he earned recognition as an All-American candidate, helped on defense and special teams, and later coached and built a successful career in oil and securities—an enduring testament to perseverance.
From Tragedy to Triumph: The Remarkable Story of Eugene Neely
Q: How did Eugene Neely lose his hand?
He lost his right hand in a farming accident during his high school years, which shaped how he approached football and life.
The British Attempt to Alter American Football: A Historical Discourse
Q: What inspired this conversation and the tidbit's focus on British attempts to influence American football?
Timothy Brown explained that early observers from Britain came to New York in 1882, proposed reverting to Rugby Union to standardize play, but Americans preferred their evolving hybrid that emphasized ball carrying and later the downs system, which ultimately shaped American football.
Decoding the Origins of Pass Defense Strategies in Football
Q: Tim, give us the answer to this. Show us your research. You found out.
It's probably the opposite of what you think it's going to be; zone came first, and man-to-man coverage evolved later as offenses developed more sophisticated passing and flooding strategies.

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Histories of football take center stage, with deep dives into governance, rule changes, legendary players, and pivotal games that shaped the sport's development. Episodes frequently thread archival research, archival audio, and expert guest insights to illuminate how early decisions, league evolution, and scorekeeping traditions influenced today's game. A recurring strength is turning obscure milestones into engaging storytelling, often connecting cross-border perspectives and the broader cultural impact of the gridiron. Listeners likely include history buffs, sports researchers, and fans who enjoy contextual, evidence-backed narratives about football's past and its enduring innovations.

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2. Scott Perry
3. Del Reed
4. Arnie Chapman
5. Cal Rossi
6. Greg St. James
7. John Gunning
8. Aaron Ellis

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