Ken Burrough was born July 14, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida. A dynamic receiver who became a Houston legend and the final player to wear the iconic “00.” College Career Ken Burrough was a two-sport standout at Texas Southern University, excelling in both football and track from 1967 to 1969. As a wide receiver for the…
January 5, 1938 – Wausau, Wisconsin – The great center from the University of Miami, Jim Otto, was born. Otto anchored the Oakland Raiders’ offensive line for 15 seasons, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s website bio on him. He was a great blocker and was voted as an All-League player in 12…
A little over a hundred years ago, the end of World War I occurred, and the U.S. economy was booming going into the 1920s. Automobiles, radios, and telephones were becoming popular in every household in America. College Football entertained people during the chillier autumn months, and Prohibition had just started in January 1920. But on…
As Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season kicks off, hosts Darin Hayes and guest NFL historian Ed Kleese from the Pigskin Dispatch podcast dive into the unpredictability of the league, issuing apologies and making some bold predictions. It’s a week-to-week league, and the hosts admit they were wrong on some of their most confident…
Born on June 3, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, Matt Stinchcomb quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the University of Georgia Bulldogs’ offensive line from 1995 to 1998. As a dominant tackle under College Football Hall of Fame coach Jim Donnan, Stinchcomb earned recognition as a two-time First Team All-American, achieving consensus honors in his…
July 4, 1942 – New Haven, Connecticut – Syracuse halfback Floyd Little was born. This legendary back has a great story as told by the National Football Foundation. College Career At Syracuse, he is connected with other great Orange legendary runners, Ernie Davis and Jim Brown, as they all wore the special jersey number 44…
Walter Payton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame running back of the Chicago Bears, was born July 25, 1954, in Columbia, Mississippi. The Jackson State product was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame 1999 class. Walter ran on the Jackson State gridiron from 1971 through 1974 and was the key cog in the…
July 4, 1953 – Inglewood, California – Bob Breunig, a standout linebacker for Arizona State from 1972 to 1974, was born. The NFF tells us that Bob was a First Team All-American in 1974. Breunig finished his career as Arizona State’s all-time leader with 353 tackles and a stellar 206 solo tackles, placing him in the…
July 4, 1929 – Brockton, Massachusetts – Al Davis, the legendary owner of the Oakland and LA Raiders, is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His famous motto was “Just win, baby.” The man was involved with professional football for 49 years, not only as a franchise owner but also as a personnel…
Born on September 17, 1960, in Riviera Beach, Florida, Anthony Carter was a dynamic wide receiver whose speed and agility left a lasting mark on both college and professional football. College Career Anthony Carter became a legend at the University of Michigan from 1979 to 1982. A three-time All-American, he was known for his electrifying…
