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1897 Greensburg Athletic Association season

American football team season

Summary

American football team season

FieldValue
teamGreensburg Athletic Association
year1897
bg_colormaroon
text_colorwhite
record10–1
managerJ. E. Mitinger
coachGeorge Barclay
captainJoe Donohoe
fieldAthletic Park
previous1896
next1898

The 1897 Greensburg Athletic Association season was their eighth season in existence. The team finished 10–1.

Schedule

GameDateOpponentResult
1September 25Swissvale Athletic ClubW 22–6
2October 2Jeannette Athletic ClubW 74–0 or 76–0
3October 9Pittsburgh ImperialsW 90–0
4October 16GenevaW 34–0 or 32–0
5October 24Altoona Athletic ClubW 28–0
6October 30Wheeling TigersW 30–0
7November 3Western University of PennsylvaniaW 47–0
8November 6at Duquesne Country and Athletic ClubW 24–6
9November 20Latrobe Athletic AssociationL 12–6
10November 24Pittsburgh Athletic ClubW 16–0
11November 26at Latrobe Athletic AssociationW 6–0

References

  1. Finoli, David. "Pittsburgh's Greatest Teams". History Press.
  2. (September 10, 1897). "Greensburg's Heavy Team". The Pittsburg Post.
  3. (November 8, 1897). "Local Kickers Sad and Glum". The Pittsburg Post.
  4. 10 Greensburg players each scored [[touchdown]]s.
  5. (October 4, 1897). "Score Stood 74 to 0". Greensburg Daily Tribune.
  6. (October 3, 1897). "Nearly a Record Breaker". The Pittsburg Post.
  7. (October 18, 1897). "G. A. A. Downs Geneva". Greensburg Daily Tribune.
  8. (October 17, 1897). "Greensburg's Easy Victory". The Pittsburg Post.
  9. [[NFL on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Day game]]
  10. Van Atta, Robert. (1983). "The History of Pro Football At Greensburg, Pennsylvania (1894-1900)". Professional Football Researchers Association.
  11. (1949). "The History of Greensburg, 1799-1949". Westmoreland County Historical Society.
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