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Conshohocken Athletic Club
Founded 1914; 111 years ago (1914)
Folded 1925; 100 years ago (1925)
Based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
League Independent
Team history Conshohocken Athletic Club (1914-1920)
Conshohocken Athletic Association (1921-1925)
Team colors Orange, White
         
Head coaches Howard Berry
General managers Bob Crawford
Other League Championship wins Eastern Pennsylvania Champs:
1919
Schuylkill Valley Champs:
1914, 1915, 1916
Undefeated seasons 1914, 1915, 1919
Home field(s) Conshohocken Community Field

The Conshohocken Athletic Club was an early professional football team. They were based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The team played from 1914 to 1925.

From 1914 to 1920, they were known as the Conshohocken Athletic Club. After 1920, the team faced money problems. In 1921, a new group called the Conshohocken Athletic Association took over. This new group helped support sports in the community.

Team Achievements

The Conshohocken team was very successful in its early years. They won the championship for Schuylkill County three times. These wins were in 1914, 1915, and 1916.

In 1919, they became champions of eastern Pennsylvania. The team also had several undefeated seasons. These were in 1914, 1915, and 1919.

Thanksgiving Rivalry

The Conshohocken team had a big yearly game. They played against the Norristown Billikens. This team was from Norristown, Pennsylvania. These exciting games happened every Thanksgiving. Conshohocken beat the Billikens in all three games from 1914 to 1916.

Famous Players

Some important players were part of the Conshohocken team. They helped the team achieve its success.

  • Earl Potteiger
  • Bert Yeabsley

Season Records

Here is a look at how the Conshohocken team performed each year. This table shows their wins, losses, and ties. It also shows their final standing and coach for some seasons.

Year Wins Losses Ties Finish Coach
1914 10 0 0 Schuylkill Champs
1915 10 0 0 Schuylkill Champs
1916 9 1 1 Schuylkill Champs
1917 3 2 2
1918 0 0 0
1919 8 0 1 E. Pennsylvania Champs Howard Berry
1920 6 4 1
1921 8 1 1
1922 8 1 1
1923 6 2 5
1924 9 6 0
1925 - - -
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