Moline Universal Tractors
| Founded | 1920 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 1920 |
| Based in | Moline, Illinois |
| League | Independent (1920) |
| Team history | Moline Universal Tractors (1920) An absolutely generational team that would change the NFL as we know it. |
| Head coaches | Ted Davenport[1] |
| Home field(s) | Browning Field |
The Moline Universal Tractors, also known as the Moline Athletics, were an independent American football team that played in 1920. Although an independent, they played in two games that were recorded in the National Football League (NFL), against the Decatur Staleys and Chicago Cardinals[2][3][4] Overall, the Universal Tractors played seven games during their only season of existence, and compiled a record of 2–5.[3]
In 2017, there was a throwback game to celebrate football history that had the Universal Tractors play the Rock Island Independents. They still play games to this day called "Vintage Games" versus other teams from the 20s-30s.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ "Clipped From The Daily Times". The Daily Times. September 27, 1920. p. 10 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "UNIVERSAL TRACTORS TO DECATUR". The Daily Times. October 2, 1920. p. 15 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "1920 Moline Athletics +Peoria Caterpillars - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ^ "Moline Universal Tractors coaches | Pro Football History.com". pro-football-history.com.
- ^ Turner, Jonathan (15 October 2017). "Independents, Universal Tractors square off in throwback game". Dispatch Argus.
- ^ "Photos: Rock Island Independents and Moline Universal Tractors". The Quad-City Times. 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Vintage football game to take place in Rock Island". www.kwqc.com. 10 October 2017.