Yellow Jackets History by the Book
The Best American Football Team Ever Assembled
In the early days of professional football, the Franklin All-Stars were a force to be reckoned with. In 1903, they went undefeated and unscored upon, winning... — www.youtube.com
Who was the most dominant team in Pro Football history? The popular choices range from the 1972 Miami Dolphins and the 1948 Cleveland Browns, both undefeated champions of their respective leagues. Other selections might be Lombardi’s Packers or even the ‘85 Chicago Bears. All of these are excellent candidates, but what if there was a team in mainstream professional football that excelled beyond any of those mentioned above?
This book tells the story of a wealthy Pennsylvania town and the legendary mercenary players who carried out the mission to make Franklin the World’s Greatest Gridiron Team.
Back at the turn of the last century, there was a team assembled that did just that: dominated every opponent. The 1903 Franklin All-Stars were as close to perfection as the game will ever see in a pro team for an entire season.
The First World Series
Football World Series, Philadelphia Athletics, Pittsburgh Stars, Philadelphia Phillies, Watertown Red Blacks, Tom O'Rourke, Hawley Pierce, Bemis Pierce, Carlisle Indian School, Phil Draper, Pop Warner
The 1903 Football World Series- NY Times
Tom O'Rourke, Watertown Red Blacks, Oreo Athletic Association