Philadelphia Phillies (NFL)

Philadelphia Phillies
Founded1901
Folded1902
Based inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
LeagueNational Football League (1902)
Team historyPhiladelphia Phillies (1902)
Philadelphia Athletic Club (1901)
Team colorsRed, White, Blue      
Nickname(s)"Philadelphia Stars"
"All-Stars"
"Quakers"
"Philadelphia Professionals"
"Pros"
Head coachesBen Roller (1902)
Blondy Wallace (1901)
General managersBill Shettsline (1902)
Wilson Wright (1901)
Owner(s)John Rogers (1902)
Wilson Wright (1901)
Home field(s)National League Park

The Philadelphia Phillies were a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1902. The team was a member of what was referred to as the National Football League—not to be confused with the National Football League of today.[1] The whole league was a curious mixture of football players as well as baseball players who adapted to playing football. The Phillies were owned and financed by baseball's Philadelphia Phillies just as the owners of the Philadelphia Athletics financed their team, the Philadelphia Athletics. The Pittsburgh Stars made up the third team and was suspected of being financed by the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.[2]

  1. ^ Peterson, p. 34.
  2. ^ "Football Chronology II", p. 3