1890 Allegheny Athletic Association football season
| 1890 Allegheny Athletic Association football | |
|---|---|
| Record | 3–2–1 |
| Captain | |
| Home field | Exposition Park |
Seasons | |
The Allegheny Athletic Association played its first season of American football in 1890. Led by captain and former Yale back O. D. Thompson,[1][2] the team finished with a record of 3–2–1.
Schedule
[edit]| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 11 | Western University of Pennsylvania | W 38–0 | [3] | |
| October 18 | Shady Side Academy |
| W 32–0 | [1] |
| October 25 | All-Pittsburgh |
| W 22–6 | [4] |
| November 1 | Princeton Prep |
| L 6–44 | [5] |
| November 8 | Detroit Athletic Club |
| T 6–6 | [1] |
| November 15 | Cleveland Athletic Club |
| L 4–6 | [1] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d PFRA Research. "Three A's for Football: The A.A.A. Introduces Football to Pittsburgh: 1890" (PDF). Professional Football Researchers Association. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ "Foot Ball Gossip". The Pittsburg Press. December 7, 1890. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Opening Kick". The Pittsburg Dispatch. October 12, 1890. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Some Great Kicking". The Pittsburg Dispatch. October 26, 1890. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Lively Preps". The Pittsburg Dispatch. November 2, 1890. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.