Conshohocken Athletic Club facts for kids
Founded | 1914 |
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Folded | 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 |
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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 | - | - | - |