1896 Greensburg Athletic Association season explained

Team:Greensburg Athletic Association
Year:1896
Bg Color:maroon
Text Color:white
Record:6–1–1
Manager:J. E. Mitinger
Coach:Alfred Sigman
Captain:Alfred Sigman
Field:Athletic Park
Previous:1895
Next:1897

The 1896 Greensburg Athletic Association season was their seventh season in existence. The team finished 6–1–1. Alfred Sigman from Lafayette College was added as Greensburg's captain and coach and also played fullback.[1]

Schedule

GameDateOpponentResult
1September 6Jeannette Athletic ClubW 22–0
2October 3Wheeling TigersW 14–0
3October 10Beaver Falls, PennsylvaniaW 18–0
4October 17Pittsburgh Athletic ClubW 14–0
5October 24GenevaCancelled
6October 31Latrobe Athletic AssociationW 10–4
7November 14at Duquesne Country and Athletic ClubL 18–4
8November 21at Pittsburgh Athletic ClubT 0–0
10November 26Latrobe Athletic Association[2] W 10–0
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Notes and references

Notes and References

  1. Van Atta. Robert. The History of Pro Football At Greensburg, Pennsylvania (1894–1900). Coffin Corner . Professional Football Researchers Association . 5 . Annual . 1983 . 5 . June 20, 2023 .
  2. [NFL on Thanksgiving Day|Thanksgiving Day game]