August 27, 1921- Evansville Crimson-Giants franchise formed and played in the NFL's early formation called the AFPA in the 1921-22 seasons. The nickname Giants was not too far off as the team was headed by the 6'-4", 250-pound star player and coach Franklin Fausch and Herb Henderson, who, according to reports could kick a ball 80 yards! The Crimson Giants were an early hit in the league as they competed with the best the AFPA offered. Their first game was played on October 2, 1921, as they knocked off the Louisville Brecks 21-0 at Bosse Field. Still, after a couple of crippling beatdowns in Green Bay, some mismanagement of team funds, and disinterest from the home fans, the Evansville Eleven had to fold in 1922. Ironically their final game on November 12, 1922, was a loss to the Louisville Brecks 13-6, closing the chapter on the franchise against the team they played in their inaugural game a year earlier.