Category: Gridiron Football

Dixie Football League 1936-1941

DFL 1936

PWLTPFPAPct
*Ricmond Arrows94235429.667
Portsmouth Cubs94326569.571
*Washington Pros94324940.571
*Baltimore Orioles83327882.500
Alexandria Celtics83414147.429
Norfolk Clancys92524363.286

Reference: [1]

DFL 1937

PWLTPFPAPct
*Washington Presidents750253201.000
Baltimore Blue Birds75118918.833
Richmond Arrows96219028.750
Alexandria Celtics72503063.286
Norfolk Clancys715134112.167
Portsmouth Cubs70612075.000

Reference: [2]

DFL 1938

PWLTPFPAPct
*Norfolk Shamrocks75115930.833
Portsmouth Cubs74308772.571
Richmond Arrows74306729.571
Washington Presidents51312750.250
Alexandria Celtics615042101.167

Reference: [3]

DFL 1939

PWLTPFPAPct
*Portsmouth Cubs86117942.857
*Richmond Arrows86117731.857
Newport News Builders72414547.333
Washington Presidents72414362.333
Norfolk Shamrocks70613496.000

Reference: [4]

DFL 1940

PWLTPFPAPct
*Portsmouth Cubs1081110151.850
Roanoke Travelers64205558.667
Richmond Arrows954015569.556
Washington Presidents72324799.400
Norfolk Shamrocks1036173105.333
Newport News Builders81704392.125

Reference: [5]

DFL 1941

PWLTPFPAPct
*Norfolk Shamrocks1071215658.875
Charlotte Clippers1073018476.700
Newport News Builders1063115887.667
Richmond Arrows1045163132.455
Portsmouth Cubs1037060163.300
Roanoke Travelers1019042147.100

Reference: [6]

Report

The Dixie Football League was a AA Professional American Football League in the South from 1936-1941. The Norfolk Clancys and Norfolk Shamrocks were clearly marketed towards the Irish market, with their Irish nicknames. The Shamrocks won the title in 1941, the last year of the league, with 7 wins and one loss from 10 games.

References

[1]  Pro Football Archives (2019) 1936 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1936.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

[2]  Pro Football Archives (2019) 1937 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1937.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

[3]  Pro Football Archives (2019) 1938 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1938.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

[4]  Pro Football Archives (2019) 1939 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1939.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

[5]  Pro Football Archives (2019) 1940 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1940.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

[6]  Pro Football Archives (2019) 1941 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1941.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Eoin O’Fearghaill.

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Virginia-Carolina Football League 1937

VCFL 1937

PWLTPFPAPct
VCFL League
*Richmond Rebels66001.000
Durham Bobcats5311.750
Portsmouth Sewanee7241.333
South Norfolk Aces7250.286
Norfolk Tars5032.000
Standings including Affilates
*Richmond Rebels87011.000
Durham Bobcats6411.800
Roanoke Razzle-Dazzlers6321.600
Portsmouth Sewanee9252.286
South Norfolk Aces9360.333
Norfolk Tars8053.000

Reference: [1]

Report

The Virginia-Carolina Football League of 1937 was a Semi-Pro State League involving teams in the Eastern Seaboard of the Upper South. The Richmond Rebels went undefeated, just tieing one game with Roanoke Razzle-Dazzlers who were an affiliate with the league, playing a full schedule against VCFL teams.

References

Websites

[1] Jim Summer and Bob Gill, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1989) The 1937 Virginia-Carolina Football League [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/11-05-378.pdf    [Accessed 9 October 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Eoin O’Fearghaill.

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Eastern Football League 1926-1927

EFL 1926

PWLTPFPAPct
*Bethlehem Bears106227245.750
Gilberton Catamounts95225122.714
All-Lancaster Roses105236137.714
Mount Carmel Wolverines95319443.625
Coaldale Big Green114436343.500
Atlantic City Roses82422265.333
Shenandoah Red Jackets82514541.286
Mount Airy7160758.143
Clifton Heights Orange & Black3111310.500
Eastern Football League Standings 1926 [Reference: 1]

EFL 1927

PWLTPFPAPct
*All-Lancaster Roses55009681.000
Atlantic City Roses65107813.667
Coaldale Big Green63304061.500
Wilkes-Barre Panthers21101834.500
Newark Blues51313274.250
Bethlehem Bears51311356.250
Shenandoah Red Jackets5050677.000
Eastern Football League Standings 1927 [Reference: 2]

Report

The Eastern Football League of 1926 was one of two AA Leagues that played one season that year (the Pacific Coast Football League was the other). Bethlehem Bears won a tightly contested league, finishing just ahead of Gilberton Catamounts and All-Lancaster Roses.

References

[1]  Pro Football Archives (2019) 1926 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1926.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

Sources

[2] Gill, Bob with Maher, Todd (2006) “Part 3: Season-by Season Listings” Outsiders, Minor League and Independent Football 1923-1950. Pg. 94. St. Johann Press. Haworth, NJ, USA.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Mulcahy

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Pacific Coast Football League 1926

PCFL 1926

PWLTPFPAPct
*Hollywood Generals55006331.000
Oakland Oaks53203633.600
San Francisco Tigers41305335.250
Los Angeles Angels4040990.000

Reference: [1]

Report

The Pacific Coast Football League was one of three Minor Leagues to start up in 1926, the first year that Minor Leagues below the National Football League appeared. The American Football League was AAA, although it challenged the NFL as a Major, with the Pacific Coast Football League and Eastern Football League filling in the gap just below the top two leagues.

The Hollywood Generals won all five of their games, claiming the PCFL title. It was not until 1933 that any more Minor Leagues were to be formed, with teams below the NFL playing Independent schedules.

References

[1]  Pro Football Archives (2019) 1926 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1926.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Eoin O’Fearghaill.

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Last Updated: 12 October 2019

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Salinas Packers | California Pro American Football 1936-1937

Salinas Packers 1936

PWLTPFPA
Salinas Packers42208977

Reference: Compiled from [2]

Salinas Packers 1937

PWLTPFPA
Salinas Packers6330

Reference: Compiled from [2]

Report

There was no League season on the West Coast from 1936-1937, with the Salinas Packers playing an independent schedule. In 1936 they defeated the Los Angeles Bulldogs of the AFL 21-17, and Wisconsin Cardinals 61-0. The Packers played against the Brooklyn Dodgers of the NFL in 1936, losing 18-0 and also the Green Bay Packers (NFL Champions) who won 42-7. [1]

In 1937 the Salinas Packers played three AFL teams: Los Angeles Bulldogs (Later that season AFL Champions), losing 0-13, two victory over the Rochester Tigers (25-0) and (7-3), and the Boston Shamrocks (Salinas beat the defending AFL Champions 41-0). The Bulldogs won two December games against the Packers, leaving a 3-0 sweep for the LA team on the West Coast in 1937. [2]

In 1938 Pro League Football returned to the West Coast, with the California Football League, featuring the Salinas Packers.

References

[1]  California Dreamin’ – West Coast Pros in the 1930s – Bob Gill, in association with Tod Maher, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1984) California Dreamin’ – West Coast Pros in the 1930s [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/06-07-190.pdf [Accessed 9 October 2018

 [2] Tod Maher, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1987) The Salinas Packers [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/09-05-303.pdf   [Accessed 9 October 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Eoin O’Fearghaill.

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American Football League 1938-1939

AFL 1938

PWLTPFPAPct
*East Chicago Indians65108320.833
Louisville Tanks74306639.571
St. Louis Gunners84312973.571
Nashville Rebels52213961.500
Cincinnati Blades8350536.375
Dayton Rosies6150778.167

Reference: [2]

AFL 1939

PWLTPFPAPCT
Los Angeles Bulldogs871022385.875
Cincinnati Bengals862011785.750
Columbus Bullies1394023581.692
East Chicago Indians74305551.571
St. Louis Gunners11560141164.455
Dayton Bombers725045167.286
Kenosha Cardinals927097105.222
Louisville Tanks1129051226.182

Reference: [1]

About

The AFL of 1938-1939 featured ex-NFL team the St. Louis Gunners, as well as the Los Angeles Bulldogs, who had played and beaten NFL teams. It is considered a Major League Rival to the NFL.

East Chicago Indians won the 1938 title and the 1939 title was won by the Bulldogs.

References

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Websites

[1] Bob Gill, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1989) Back Before Bengalmania – Cincinnati’s First Brush with the Big Time – [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/11-05-379.pdf [Accessed 9 October 2018]

[2] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1938 | American Football League [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1938.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

[2] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1939 | American Football League [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1939.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Irene Carroll, Margaret Williams

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World Football League 1974-1975 (Irish Players)

World Football League Logo [Ref: 3]

WFL 1974

 PWLTPFPAPct
Eastern Division       
*Florida Blazers201460419280.700
Charlotte Hornets2010100467350.500
*Philadelphia Bell209110493413.450
Jacksonville Sharks144100258358.286
Central Division       
*Memphis Southmen201730629365.850
*Birmingham Americans201550503394.750
Chicago Fire207130446622.350
Detroit Wheels141130209358.071
Western Division       
*Southern California Sun201370486622.350
*Honolulu Hawaiians209110413425.450
Portland Storm207121204426.375
Shreveport Steamer207121240415.375

References: [1]

First Round Playoffs   
Florida Blazers18Philadelphia Bell3
Honolulu Hawaiians32Southern California Sun14
Semi-Finals   
Florida Blazers18Memphis Southmen15
Birmingham Americans22Honolulu Hawaiians19
World Bowl 74   
Birmingham Americans22Florida Blazers21

References: [1]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Hawaiians in 1974. [2]

WFL 1975

 PWLTPFPAPct
Eastern Division       
Birmingham Vulcans12930257186.750
Memphis Southmen11740254206.636
Charlotte Hornets11650225199.545
Jacksonville Express11650227247.545
Philadelphia Bell11470195237.364
Western Division       
Southern California Sun12750354341.583
San Antonio Wings13760364268.538
Shreveport Steamer12570276313.417
Honolulu Hawaiians11470213269.364
Portland Thunder11470210281.364
Chicago Winds514067125.200

References: [1]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Hawaiians in 1975. [2]

Report

The World Football League was a Major League rival to the NFL that aimed to bring American Football to a Worldwide audience, though it got no further than Hawaii.

It placed teams in cities that did not have NFL teams, but its business model failed, and after two weeks of the second-half fall season in 1975 if folded.

The winners of the only World Bowl, in 1974, were the Birmingham Americans, who defeated Orlando’s Florida Blazers 22-21.

The NFL took note, however, and started promoting the NFL to TV audiences in Europe at the end of the 1970s and early 1980s, leading to the creation of American Football Leagues throughout Europe from 1980 onwards, which are still in existence.

Adrian Young, born in Dublin, Ireland, played for the Hawaiians from 1974-1975, as well as Philadelphia Eagles (1968-1972), Detroit Lions (1972) & Chicago Bears (1973) in the National Football League beforehand. [2]

References

_________________________________________________________

Websites

[1] Bob Braunwart, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1988) WFL by Team Records [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/10-03-337.pdf [Accessed 9 October 2018]

[2] Pro Football Archives (2019) Adrian Young [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/playery/youn00400.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

Images

[3] Birmingham Pro Sports (2019) Birmingham Americans History | Logo World Football League [Internet] Available from: https://www.birminghamprosports.com/birminghamamericans/logo%20world%20football%20league.jpg [Accessed 11 February 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Tim Leadingham

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World Gridiron Archive

Last Updated: 11 February 2019

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Ohio League 1915-1919 (Irish Players)

OL 1915

PWLTPct
Evanston North Ends7610.857
Dayton Gym-Cadets9711.833
Detroit Heralds9711.833
Fort Wayne Friars9711.833
Wabash AA9711.833
Toledo Maroons11722.727
Canton Bulldogs7520.714
Cincinnati Celts7412.714
Massillon Tigers7520.714
Columbus Panhandles12831.708
Detroit Mack Park Maroons9432.556

Reference: [1]

Note: No Clear Winner

OFL 1916

PWLTPct
*Canton Bulldogs10901.950
Dayton Triangles10910.900
Fort Wayne Friars10811.850
Massillon Tigers10712.800
Cleveland Indians11821.773
Pine Village13922.769
Hammond Clabbys13940.692
Toledo Maroons11731.682
Wabash AA10631.650
Youngstown Patricians11740.636
Columbus Panhandles12750.583
Cincinnati Celts10541.550
Detroit Heralds11650.545
Pitcairn Quakers14770.500

Reference: [2]

Bob Nash, E-T, Who was born in Collinstown, Co. Meath, played End & Tackle for the Massillon Tigers from 1916. [7]

OL 1917

PWLTPct
*Canton Bulldogs10910.900
Detroit Heralds10820.800
Dayton Triangles8620.750
Akron Pros8620.750
Pine Village AC9621.722
Hammond Clabbys10730.700
Massillon Tigers8530.625
Fort Wayne Friars9531.611
Youngstown Patricians7430.571
Pitcairn Quakers12651.542
Cincinnati Celts8233.438
Wabash AA9351.389
Columbus Panhandles9360.333
Toledo Maroons10370.300

Reference: [3]

Bob Nash, E-T, Who was born in Collinstown, Co. Meath, played End & Tackle for the Massillon Tigers in 1917. [7]

OL 1918

PWLTPct
*Dayton Triangles88001.000
Detroit Heralds8620.750
Hammond Clabbys4220.500

Reference: [4]

OL 1919

PWLTPct
*Canton Bulldogs10901.950
Rock Island Independents11911.863
Fort Wayne War Vets7511.786
Dayton Triangles8521.688
Cleveland Tigers9522.667
Massillon Tigers10631.650
Toledo Maroons8422.625
Pitcairn Quakers9540.556
Hammond All-Stars10433.550
Akron Indians10550.500
Pine Village AC6222.500
Columbus Panhandles10361.350
Detroit Heralds7142.214
Cincinnati Celts7052.143

Reference: [5]

Bob Nash, E-T, Who was born in Collinstown, Co. Meath, played End & Tackle for the Massillon Tigers in 1919. [7]

Report

The Ohio League of 1903-1919 was the focus of Pro Football during the Pre-NFL era (1920-onwards). Most of the top Pro teams in the country played in an informal league in and around the state, although no formal league structure was organised. Bob “Nasty” Nash, who was born in Collinstown, Co. Meath, Ireland, played for the Massillon Tigers from 1916-1919. [6-8]

After the 1919 season, concerned about spiralling wages and players jumping from one team to another looking for the biggest pay-packet, the four leading teams: Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Indians & Dayton Triangles, met in Canton to form a formal League, inviting teams from the New York & Pennsylvania area to join also, leading to the formation of the American Professional Football Associatin, which in 1921 changed its name to the National Football League. [6; 8]

References:

[1] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1915 | Leading Independents [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1915.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[2] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1916 | Leading Independents [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1916.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[3] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1917 | Leading Independents [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1917.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[4] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1918 | Leading Independents [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1918.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[5] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1919 | Leading Independents [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1919.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[6] Braunwart, Bob & Carroll, Bob (1981) The Coffin Corner (1981) Professional Football Researchers Association.3 (7) https://web.archive.org/web/20140822043543/http://www.profootballresearchers.org/Coffin_Corner/03-07-068.pdf [Accessed 20 July 2018]

[7] Pro Football Archives (2019) Bob Nash [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/playern/nash00200.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

Sources

National Football League (2014) Official NFL Record & Factbook 2018 | Chronology of Pro Football p. 352 [Internet] Available from: http://www.nfl.com/static/content/public/photo/2018/08/09/0ap3000000946101.pdf [Accessed 12 October 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Declan Mulcahy, Nora Mulcahy, Brigid Kingston, Michael Tully & Mary Tully

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Last Updated: 12 October 2019

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National Football League 1920-1925 (Irish Players)

APFA 1920

PWLTPct
*Akron Pros118031.000
Decatur Staleys131012.929
Buffalo All-Americans11911.900
Chicago Cardinals10622.750
Rock Island Independents10622.750
Dayton Triangles9522.714
Rochester Jeffersons11632.667
Canton Bulldogs13742.636
Detroit Heralds8233.400
Cleveland Tigers8242.333
Chicago Tigers8251.286
Hammond Pros7250.286
Columbus Panhandles8262.250
Muncie Flyers1010.000

Reference: [1]
Bertie Maher, DE, who was born in Co. Mayo, played Defensive End for the Detroit Heralds in 1920. [2][3]

Bob Nash, DE/OT, who was born in Collinstown, Ireland, Played Defensive End & Offensive Tackle for the Akron Pros in 1920 [2][7]

NFL 1921

PWLTPct
*Chicago Staleys11911.900
Buffalo All-Americans12912.900
Akron Pros12831.727
Canton Bulldogs10523.714
Rock Island Independents7421.667
Evansville Crimson Giants5320.600
Green Bay Packers6321.600
Dayton Triangles9441.500
Chicago Cardinals8332.500
Rochester Jeffersons5230.400
Cleveland Indians8350.375
Washington Senators3120.333
Cincinnati Celts4130.250
Hammond Pros5131.250
Minneapolis Marines4130.250
Detroit Tigers7151.167
Columbus Panhandles9180.111
Tonawanda Kardex1010.000
Muncie Flyers2020.000
Louisville Brecks2020.000
New York Giants2020.000

Reference: [1]

Tom McGlaughlin, FB, who was born in Ireland, played Fullback for the Tonawanda Kardex in 1921.[2][4]

Bob Nash, DE/OT, who was born in Collinstown, Ireland, Played Defensive End & Offensive Tackle for the Buffalo All-Americans in 1921 [2][7]

Con O’Brien, OT, who was born in Ireland, Played Offensive Tackle for the New York Giants in 1921 [2][8]

NFL 1922

PWLTPct
*Canton Bulldogs1210021.000
Chicago Bears12930.750
Chicago Cardinals11830.727
Toledo Maroons9522.714
Rock Island Independents7421.667
Racine Legion11641.600
Dayton Triangles8431.571
Green Bay Packers10433.571
Buffalo All-Americans10541.556
Akron Pros10352.375
Milwaukee Badgers9243.333
Oorang Indians9360.333
Minneapolis Marines4130.250
Louisville Brecks4130.250
Evansville Crimson Giants3030.000
Rochester Jeffersons5041.000
Hammond Pros6051.000
Columbus Panhandles8080.000

Reference: [1]

Bob Nash, DE/OT, who was born in Collinstown, Ireland, Played Defensive End & Offensive Tackle for the Buffalo All-Americans in 1922 [2][7]

Brian McGrath, OG, who was born in Ireland, played Offensive Guard for the Louisville Brecks in 1922. [2][5]

NFL 1923

PWLTPct
*Canton Bulldogs1211011.000
Chicago Bears12921.818
Green Bay Packers10721.778
Milwaukee Badgers10723.778
Cleveland Indians7313.750
Chicago Cardinals12840.667
Duluth Kelleys7430.571
Buffalo All-Americans12543.556
Columbus Tigers10541.556
Racine Legion10442.500
Toledo Maroons8332.500
Rock Island Independents8233.400
Minneapolis Marines9252.286
St. Louis All-Stars7142.200
Hammond Pros7151.167
Dayton Triangles8161.143
Akron Indians7160.143
Oorang Indians111100.091
Louisville Brecks3030.000
Rochester Jeffersons4040.000

Reference: [1]

Bob Nash, DE/OT, who was born in Collinstown, Ireland, Played Defensive End & Offensive Tackle for the Buffalo All-Americans in 1923 [2][7]

Francis Fitzgerald, BB-DB, who was born in Co. Kerry, played Defensive Back for the Toledo Maroons in 1923 [2][6]

NFL 1924

PWLTPct
*Cleveland Bulldogs9711.875
Chicago Bears11614.857
Frankford Yellow Jackets141121.846
Duluth Kelleys6510.833
Rock Island Independents9522.714
Green Bay Packers11740.636
Racine Legion10433.571
Chicago Cardinals10541.556
Buffalo Bisons11650.545
Columbus Tigers8440.500
Hammond Pros5221.500
Milwaukee Badgers13580.385
Akron Indians8260.250
Dayton Triangles8260.250
Kansas City Blues9270.222
Kenosha Maroons5041.000
Minneapolis Marines6060.000
Rochester Jeffersons7070.000

Reference: [1]

Bob Nash, DE/OT, who was born in Collinstown, Ireland, Played Defensive End & Offensive Tackle for the Rochester Jeffersons in 1924 [2][7]

NFL 1925

PWLTPct
*Chicago Cardinals141121.846
Pottsville Maroons121020.833
Detroit Panthers12822.800
New York Giants12840.667
Akron Indians8422.667
Frankford Yellow Jackets201370.650
Chicago Bears17953.643
Rock Island Independents11533.625
Green Bay Packers13850.615
Providence Steam Roller12651.545
Canton Bulldogs14581.385
Cleveland Bulldogs14581.385
Kansas City Cowboys8251.286
Hammond Pros5140.200
Buffalo Bisons9162.143
Duluth Kelleys3030.000
Rochester Jeffersons7061.000
Milwaukee Badgers6060.000
Dayton Triangles8071.000
Columbus Tigers9090.000

Reference: [1]

Bob Nash, DE/OT, who was born in Collinstown, Co. Meath, Played Defensive End & Offensive Tackle for the New York Giants in 1925 [2][7]

NFL 1926

PWLTPct
*Frankford Yellow Jackets171412.933
Chicago Bears161213.923
Pottsville Maroons141022.833
Kansas City Cowboys11830.714
Green Bay Packers13733.700
Los Angeles Buccaneers10631.667
New York Giants13841.667
Duluth Eskimoes14653.545
Buffalo Rangers10442.500
Chicago Cardinals12561.455
Providence Steam Roller13571.417
Detroit Panthers12462.400
Hartford Blues10370.300
Brooklyn Lions11380.273
Milwaukee Badgers9270.192
Akron Indians8143.200
Dayton Triangles6141.200
Racine Tornadoes5140.200
Columbus Tigers7160.143
Canton Bulldogs13193.100
Hammond Pros4040.000
Louisville Colonels4040.000

Reference: [1]

Report

After spirallaing wages threatened to destroy the game with players continually jumping from team to team in the Ohio, Pennsylvania & New York Pro Football Circuits, looking for the best pay packet, four teams from Ohio – the Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Indians & Dayton Triangles, met in Canton, Ohio, to form a Pro Football League, and invited tthe top teams from Ohio, New York & Pennsylvania to join them in order to play under a common set of rules, and better organise finances. These states were the hotbed of Pro Football in USA, and the League they formed, the American Professional Football Association, changed its’ name in 1921 to the National Football League, laying the foundations for the hugely popular, and lucrative NFL of today.

In its early days, the NFL was still a Minor League, second to College Football in terms of status in the eyes of the Media & fans, and far less popular than Baseball. In 1926 it decided to consolidate the best players on the rosters of a fewer teams, reducing the league from 22 teams to 12.

Bert Maher, born in Co. Mayo, played in the first season for the Detroit Heralds. Bob Nash, played six seasons (1920-1925) for the Akron Pros, Buffalo All-Americans, Rochester Jeffersons & New York Giants. Other Irish Born players during this era were Brian McGrath (Louisville Brecks, 1922) and Francis Fitzgerald (Toledo Maroons, 1923).

There are conflicting reports of the birthplace of Tom McLaughlin (Tonawanda Kardex, 1921) and Con O’Brien (New York Giants, 1921).

References

Websites

[1] National Football League (2014) “Past Standings | 1920-1926” 2014 Official NFL Record & Factbook” pg. 398-399. National football League, Time Home Entertainment. 2014.

[2] The Growth of a Game (2015) The Complete List of European NFL Players [Internet] Available from: https://www.growthofagame.com/2015/03/the-complete-list-of-european-nfl-players/ [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[3] Pro Football Archives (2019) Detroit Heralds 1920 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1920apfadet.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[4] Pro Football Archives (2019) Tonawanda Kardex 1921 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1921apfaton.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[5] Pro Football Archives (2019) Louisville Brecks 1922 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1922nfllou.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[6] Pro Football Archives (2019) Toledo Maroons 1923 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1923nfltol.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[7] Pro Football Archives (2019) Bob Nash [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/playern/nash00200.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[8] Pro Football Archives (2019) New York Giants 1921 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1921apfany.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[9] Pro Football Archives (2019) Bert Maher [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerm/mahe00200.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

[10] Pro Football Archives (2019) Brian McGrath [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerm/mcgr00400.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Decy Maher.

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Last Updated:11 October 2019

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Dublin Tornadoes Vets Irish 8-a-side American Football Team 1993

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Dublin Tornadoes Logo [Ref: 2]

IAFL 8-a-side Senior Team 1993

 

Home Ground: Tymon Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Colours: Navy, Sky Blue and White.

History: 8-a-side Development League Team from Tallaght that competed in 1993. Were made up of Veterans of the Dublin Tornadoes IAFL team. Played in the DV8 Development Mini-League in 1993 alongside Ardee Falcons (Louth), Limerick Patriots and Lee Valley Steelers (Cork). Played a 0-0 tie with Ardee Falcons in front of 5,000 fans in Westport, Co. Mayo in an Irish-American 4th July Festival match, in what is still a record for an Irish American Football League match.

Home Venue Map

Year-by-Year Record

YearRegular SeasonPost-SeasonInternational
 LgePWLTPctPWLTChpPWLT

Results

WeekDateH/AOppositionW/LScore
104.07.93NArdee FalconsT0-0

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References

Image References

[1] Dublin Tornadoes Logo – provided by email from Judd Lasher at http://www.417helmets.com

Websites

[1] Anon. (1993) “Grid iron men in Ardee of all places” Drogheda Argus and Leinster Journal Friday, 16 July 1993, pg. 35.
Images

[2] Dublin Tornadoes (1995) Timmy Tornado Logo [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/19961115063729im_/http://fiachra.ucd.ie:80/~alan/Icons/American/timmy.gif [Accessed 3 July 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Fiona Corrigan.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 6 April 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.