Kewanee Walworths Explained

Kewanee Walworths
Founded:1919
Folded:1920
Location:Kewanee, Illinois
Field:Fairgrounds (Kewanee High School)
League:Independent (1919-1920)
History:Kewanee Walworths/Kewanee Walworth Unions (1919-1920)
Coach:John "Big Jack" Pollock (1919-1920)

The Kewanee Walworths were an American football team that played two seasons. They were an independent team. In 1920 they played one game against an NFL team; they played a game against the Decatur Staleys.

1919

In 1919 they played 9 games and had a 8–1 record.[1] Their head coach was John "Big Jack" Pollock.[2] They played all of their games at their home stadium at Kewanee High School, Illinois. Their only loss was a game against "Moline Clubhouse".

1920

In 1920 they had a 2-4-2 record.[3] In their 3rd game of the season they lost 7–25 against the Decatur Staleys in an official APFA game.[4] They were one of three teams to score points against the Staleys.[2] The owner of the Staleys, George Halas, would later sign the player who scored the touchdown.[2] 1920 was their last season because they did not get enough fan support to meet their financial needs.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1919 Kewanee Walworths - Pro Football Archives. www.profootballarchives.com.
  2. Web site: Kewanee football follows NFL roots – Walworth team played Staleys, Bears' precursor. Larry LockFor the Star. Courier. Star Courier - Kewanee, IL.
  3. Web site: 1920 Kewanee Walworths - Pro Football Archives. www.profootballarchives.com.
  4. Web site: Kewanee Walworths at Decatur Staleys - October 10th, 1920. Pro-Football-Reference.com.