Chicago Black Hawks (American football) facts for kids
The Chicago Black Hawks were a professional American football team made up entirely of African American players. The team was started in 1928 by a famous player named Fritz Pollard. He was not only the team's quarterback and running back, but also their coach and even the owner!
The Chicago Black Hawks Football Team
The Chicago Black Hawks played games against white teams in the Chicago area. They found their biggest success by playing special "exhibition" games against teams from the West Coast during the winter months. These games were often very exciting!
Why the Team Ended
Sadly, the team didn't last very long. Not many people came to watch their games, and the country was going through a very tough economic time called the Great Depression. Because of these challenges, the team mostly played their games away from Chicago. They stopped playing in 1932, just three years after they started, while they were on the West Coast.
What Happened Next?
Even after the Black Hawks disbanded, Fritz Pollard didn't stop playing football. He continued to travel around and play with different teams. In 1936, he led another team called the Harlem Brown Bombers.
