1890 Allegheny Athletic Association football season
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1890 Allegheny Athletic Association football | |
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Record | 3–2–1 |
Captain | |
Home field | Exposition Park |
Seasons |
The 1890 Allegheny Athletic Association football season was the first season of competition for the American football team representing the Allegheny Athletic Association. Led by captain and former Yale back O. D. Thompson,[1][2] the team finished with a record of 3–2–1.
Schedule[edit]
Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Source |
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October 11 | Western University of Pennsylvania | W 38–0 | [3] | |
October 18 | Shady Side Academy |
| W 32–0 | [1] |
October 25 | All-Pittsburgh |
| W 22–6 | [4] |
November 1 | Princeton Prep |
| L 6–44 | [5] |
November 8 | Detroit Athletic Club |
| T 6–6 | [1] |
November 15 | Cleveland Athletic Club |
| L 4–6 | [1] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d PFRA Research. "Three A's for Football: The A.A.A. Introduces Football to Pittsburgh: 1890" (PDF). Professional Football Researchers Association. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ "Foot Ball Gossip". The Pittsburg Press. December 7, 1890. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Opening Kick". The Pittsburg Dispatch. October 12, 1890. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Some Great Kicking". The Pittsburg Dispatch. October 26, 1890. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Lively Preps". The Pittsburg Dispatch. November 2, 1890. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.