1922 Rock Island Independents season explained

Team:Rock Island Independents
Year:1922
Record:4–2–1
League Place:5th in NFL
Coach:Jimmy Conzelman
Stadium:Douglas Park

The 1922 Rock Island Independents season was their third in the league. The team matched their previous output of 4–2–1,[1] finishing fifth in the league. After the season they sold Ed Healey to the Chicago Bears for $100 and he became the first player ever to be sold in pro football.[2]

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordRef.
1October 1Green Bay PackersW 19–141–0
2October 8Chicago BearsL 6–101–1
3October 15Evansville Crimson GiantsW 60–02–1
4October 22Rochester JeffersonsW 26–03–1
5October 29at Green Bay PackersT 0–03–1–1
6November 12Dayton TrianglesW 43–04–1–1
7November 19at Chicago BearsL 0–3[3] 4–2–1

Players

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rii/1922.htm 1922 Rock Island Independents
  2. News: November 28, 1922 . First sale of 'Pro' grid man made to Bears . 11 . . August 20, 2023.
  3. News: Bears Defeat Rock Island . . November 20, 1922.
  4. News: September 30, 1922 . Boost for the Boosters . 17 . . August 20, 2023.