Hartford Blues

The Hartford Blues of the National Football League played only in the 1926 NFL season, with a record of 3–7. The team was based in Hartford, Connecticut but played at the East Hartford Velodrome.[1][2]

Hartford Blues
Founded1924
Folded1927
Based inHartford, Connecticut, USA( 1925–1927)
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA 1924–1925)
LeagueNational Football League (1926)
Independent (1924–1925, 1927)
Team historyWaterbury Blues (1924–25)
Hartford Blues (1925–26)
Hartford Giants (1927)
Team colorsBlue, white (1924–1926)
  
Black, orange (1927)
  
Nickname(s)"George Mulligan's Blues"
Head coachesDick McGrath (1924–25)
Jack Keogh (1926)
Vincent Lacava (1927)
Owner(s)George Mulligan
Other League Championship wins1924, 1925 (State Titles)
Home field(s)Brassco Field (1924–25)
Clarkin Field (1925)
East Hartford Velodrome (1926–27)

Hall of Famers

Hartford Blues Hall of Famers
Players
No. Name Position Tenure Inducted
Steve OwenT/G19251966
Hartford Blues, 1926

Season-by-season

YearWLTFinishCoach
1924724N/ADick McGrath
19251020N/A
192637013thJack Keogh
1927710Inc.Vincent Lacava

References

  1. Hogrogian, John (1982). "The Hartford Blues Part I" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 4 (8): 1–5.
  2. Hogrogian, John (1982). "The Hartford Blues Part II" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 4 (9): 1–5.


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