Founded | 1913 |
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Folded | 1921 |
Based in | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States |
League | Independent |
Team history | Fort Wayne Friars (1909-1917, 1920-1921) |
Team colors | Unknown |
Head coaches | Samuel Byroades |
General managers | Charles Pask |
Home field(s) | League Park |
The Fort Wayne Friars were an early professional football team based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The team, which was also known as the Friars Athletic Association, consistently fielded good and noteworthy teams. Because Fort Wayne is situated near the Ohio border, the Friars often played Ohio teams as well as those from Indiana.