Kewanee Walworths

The Kewanee Walworths were an American football team that played two seasons. They were an independent team. In 1920 they played one game against an NFL team; they played a game against the Decatur Staleys.

Kewanee Walworths
Founded1919
Folded1920
Based inKewanee, Illinois
LeagueIndependent (1919-1920)
Team historyKewanee Walworths/Kewanee Walworth Unions (1919-1920)
Head coachesJohn "Big Jack" Pollock (1919-1920)
Home field(s)Fairgrounds (Kewanee High School)

1919

In 1919 they played 9 games and had a 8–1 record.[1] Their head coach was John "Big Jack" Pollock.[2] They played all of their games at their home stadium at Kewanee High School, Illinois. Their only loss was a game against "Moline Clubhouse".

1920

In 1920 they had a 2-4-2 record.[3] In their 3rd game of the season they lost 7–25 against the Decatur Staleys in an official APFA game.[4] They were one of three teams to score points against the Staleys.[2] The owner of the Staleys, George Halas, would later sign the player who scored the touchdown.[2] 1920 was their last season because they did not get enough fan support to meet their financial needs.[2]

References
  1. "1919 Kewanee Walworths - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  2. Courier, Larry LockFor the Star. "Kewanee football follows NFL roots – Walworth team played Staleys, Bears' precursor". Star Courier - Kewanee, IL.
  3. "1920 Kewanee Walworths - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  4. "Kewanee Walworths at Decatur Staleys - October 10th, 1920". Pro-Football-Reference.com.


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