The Steamrollers were a professional basketball team from 1946-1949 in the NBA precursor the Basketball Association of America and were the last professional Providence team in one of the Big Four leagues. As the team with the best win percentage, they were the 1928 NFL Champions. As the team with the best win percentage, they were the 1928 NFL Champions. Jimmy Conzelman coached the team. Most of their home games were played in a 10,000-seat stadium that was built for bicycle races called the Cycledrome. This will be the story of the 1928 Providence Steam Roller of the National Football League. Jimmy Conzelman coached the team.

which held games on the site of the present Shaw’s Plaza. The team improved on their previous season's output of 8-5-1, losing only one game. Providence Steam Rollers a professional American football team based in Providence, Rhode Island from 1925 to 1931. # Player Pos. 1928 Providence Steam Roller Roster 1928 Providence Steam Roller Results. The Steam Roller won the league's championship in 1928. Providence, RI sports lore is here for sports t-shirt fanatics! Los Providence Steam Roller (tamién conocíos como los Providence Steam Rollers, los Providence Steamroller y los Providence Steamrollers) fueron un equipu profesional de fútbol americanu con sede en Providence, Rhode Island na National Football League de 1925 a 1931. Maps and images The 1928 Providence Steam Roller season was their fourth in the league. Our family has the original panoramic photo and would like more information on it. Despite the Yellow Jackets winning 3 more games than the Steam Roller and posting an 11–3–2 record, Providence was awarded the title due to having a better winning percentage.

The saga of this team's season provides a glimpse into what the NFL was like 80 years ago. The Providence Steam Roller of the National Football League ended the 1928 season with a record of 8 wins and 1 losses, finishing first in the NFL. Schedule Jimmy Conzelman coached the team. Providence was named the 1928 NFL Champions. Regular Season. The original article was at 1928 Providence Steam Roller season. 0:07. 1928 Providence Steam Roller Roster 1928 Providence Steam Roller Results. Lisa Bennett The photo you have w/the Prov. Providence was NFL Champions in 1928. Click on column headings to sort. The team name really is just "Steamroller" and not "Steamrollers", although … Providence Steam Roller Franchise Seasons: Providence Steam Roller (1925-1931 NFL) Franchise Record: 41-32-11 (7 seasons) The 1928 Providence Steam Roller won the Championship. This home movie features footage of a 1927 football game between the Framingham Lion Tamers and the Providence Steam Roller, likely played in Framingham, Massachusetts. The 1928 Providence Steam Roller season was their fourth in the league. The team improved on their previous season's output of 8-5-1, losing only one game.

The Providence Steam Roller of the National Football League ended the 1928 season with a record of 8 wins and 1 losses and 2 ties, finishing first in the NFL. 1928 Providence Steam Roller Statistics & Players: NFL Champion, 8-1-2 (1st in ), Coach: Jimmy Conzelman About 20 people attended. Interesting bits.
As the team with the best win percentage, it was the 1928 NFL champion. 1928 Providence Steam Roller football team scores, roster and statistics. Bears 10/25 is believed to be part owned by my husbands Uncle Sam Rushton. Suffice it to say that it was a far cry from the world's richest, most popular sports league of today. Framingham Lion Tamers vs Providence Steam Roller by Tony Whitehill. 1928 Providence Steam Roller Starters, Roster, & Players: NFL Champion, 8-1-2 (1st in ), Coach: Jimmy Conzelman Schedule Standings References This page uses content from Wikipedia. Providence was the first New England team to win an NFL championship.The Steam Roller won the league's championship in 1928. This home movie features footage of a 1927 football game between the Framingham Lion Tamers and the Providence Steam Roller, likely played in Framingham, Massachusetts. All games played on Sundays unless otherwise noted. They won the NFL championship in 1928 and are the last NFL champion to no longer be in the league.

The Providence Steam Roller of the National Football League ended the 1928 season with a record of 8 wins and 1 losses and 2 ties, finishing first in the NFL. Providence were the last of the now defunct teams to win an NFL championship. Jimmy Conzelman coached the team. Steamrollers vs. the Chic.
The original article was at 1928 Providence Steam Roller season. They are the last team to win a championship and no longer be in the league. A combination of roster shakeup and the effects of the great depression hit the team and they folded after 1931. 1931 was the last for the Steamroller team last in the NFL. That franchise folded, however, so the belt reverted back to the previous holder, the New York Yankees, who eventually lost it in the 1928 season to the Providence Steam Roller — and yes, it’s Steam Rollers with no “s” on the end. Providence was the first New England team to win an NFL championship.

The 1928 Providence Steam Roller season was their fourth in the league.The team improved on their previous season's output of 8–5–1, losing only one game.