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The Lost Franchises of the NFL - The Leagues Defunct Teams | The NFL is a league steeped in tradition, with franchises that have become synonymous with American sports. But beneath the glittering surface of today’s league lies a rich history of teams that once battled it out on Sundays, only to fade into obscurity.

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The Lost Franchises of the NFL - The Leagues Defunct Teams

By Darin Hayes 📅 2024-11-20
The NFL is a league steeped in tradition, with franchises that have become synonymous with American sports. But beneath the glittering surface of today’s league lies a rich history of teams that once battled it out on Sundays, only to fade into obscurity.


This series will delve into the stories of these forgotten franchises, exploring their rise, their fall, and the impact they had on the game. From the early days of professional football to the more recent era of league expansion, we'll uncover the fascinating tales of teams that no longer exist.

Join us as we pay tribute to the pioneers, the underdogs, and the also-rans who helped shape the NFL into the powerhouse it is today.

Let's kick off this series by exploring...


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  • Racine Legion Tornadoes June 24, 1922 - Racine Legion/Tornadoes franchise forms and plays 1922 through 1926. The Racine Legion was based in Racine, Wisconsin, and played in the National Football League from 1922 to 1924. Its official name was the Horlick-Racine Legion. The franchise had one final season when then operated as the Racine Tornadoes in 1926. According to a Professional Football Researcher Association 1984 article by Paul LaRose in the group's Coffin Corner Magazine, The team was organized by American Legion Post 76 to help promote both the club's activities and the city of Racine. The squad consisted of 18 men and was coached by one George "Babe" Ruetz. The Legions finished their inaugural season in fifth place with a 6-4-1 record having an agressive schedule that included the Chicago Bears. Things did not get much better than that though. The Legions last game was in Green Bay, October 24, 1926. After absorbing a 35-0 beating at the hands of the Packers, the team folded. Its four-year record was 15-15-5. - 2024-06-24 - Go to Page ► -TOC


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    Category:Football Legend
    NFL Defunct Team:Milwaukee Badgers
    Sports:Early NFL Teams
    Sub-Category:About Sports, Football History, Football Legend, NFL Teams, Original APFA teams
    Football Name:C.C. Pyle, Fritz Pollard, Jim Thorpe, Jimmy Conzelman, Joe Guyon, Johnny Blood McNally, Red Grange, Walter Lingo
    Football Team:Akron Pros, Allegheny Athletic Association, Brooklyn Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Lions, Detroit Panthers, Duluth Eskimos, Frankford Yellow Jackets, Hartford Blues, Latrobe Athletic Association, Los Angeles Buccaneers, Massillon Tigers, Milwaukee Badgers, Minneapolis Marines, Minneapolis Red Jackets, New York Yankees, Oorang Indians, Philadelphia Eagles, Portsmouth Spartans, Providence Steam Roller, Racine Legion, St. Louis All-Stars
    Football:Original APFA franchise
    Pro Football:defunct teams, independents
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