Kewanee Walworths
| Founded | 1919 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 1920 |
| Based in | Kewanee, Illinois |
| League | Independent (1919-1920) |
| Team history | Kewanee Walworths/Kewanee Walworth Unions (1919-1920) |
| Head coaches | John "Big Jack" Pollock (1919-1920) |
| Home field(s) | Fairgrounds (Kewanee High School) |
The Kewanee Walworths were an American football team that played two seasons. They were an independent team. In 1920 they played one game against an NFL team; they played a game against the Decatur Staleys.
1919
[edit]In 1919 they played 9 games and had a 8–1 record.[1] Their head coach was John "Big Jack" Pollock.[2] They played all of their games at their home stadium at Kewanee High School, Illinois. Their only loss was a game against "Moline Clubhouse".
1920
[edit]In 1920 they had a 2-4-2 record.[3] In their 3rd game of the season they lost 7–25 against the Decatur Staleys in an official APFA game.[4] They were one of three teams to score points against the Staleys.[2] The owner of the Staleys, George Halas, would later sign the player who scored the touchdown.[2] 1920 was their last season because they did not get enough fan support to meet their financial needs.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "1919 Kewanee Walworths - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ^ a b c d Courier, Larry LockFor the Star. "Kewanee football follows NFL roots – Walworth team played Staleys, Bears' precursor". Star Courier - Kewanee, IL.
- ^ "1920 Kewanee Walworths - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ^ "Kewanee Walworths at Decatur Staleys - October 10th, 1920". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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