|
|
#11
|
|||
|
|||
|
In the early 1920s, Jim Thorpe was hired by Walter Lingo to coach a team called the Oorang Indians. The Indians were a traveling NFL team that was a showcase for Lingo's Oorang dog kennels. The team was in the NFL in 1922 and 1923 but only went 4-16 ... mainly because Lingo cared more about showcasing his Airedale dogs and Indian players than winning games.
Oorang Indians letterhead ![]() All of the Indians players were at least partially of Indian descent. Thorpe brought in some of his former mates from Carlisle and Canton (including Pete Calac) but also younger Indian players. Big Bear in his Oorang uniform ![]() Pete Calac in his Canton uniform ![]() Thorpe in his Canton uniform ![]() jeff Last edited by jefferyepayne; 09-12-2015 at 06:14 PM. |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Ot/ cardboard | EvilKing00 | Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions | 5 | 09-21-2013 06:11 AM |
| Old Cardboard #18 | Cooper1927 | Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions | 5 | 03-07-2012 05:06 PM |
| WTB: Old Cardboard #17 | T206DK | Pre-WWII cards (E, D, M, etc..) B/S/T | 1 | 04-20-2010 05:36 PM |
| Chesterfield Football Cardboard Sign | Archive | Net54baseball Sports (Primarily) Vintage Memorabilia Forum incl. Game Used | 6 | 05-14-2008 08:38 AM |
| Old Cardboard #9 - What did you like best? | Archive | Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions | 6 | 10-06-2006 02:00 PM |