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.
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".
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]