1902 Philadelphia Phillies (NFL) season

The 1902 Philadelphia Phillies football season was their second season in existence. This season the team, was sponsored by the Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club and played in the first National Football League. The team finished with an overall record of 8–3, including a 2–3 record in league play to finish third in the standings.

1902 Philadelphia Phillies season
Head coachBen Roller
Home fieldNational League Park
Results
Record8–3
Division placeNo divisions
Playoff finishNo playoffs

Schedule

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Game Date Opponent Result
1 October 4 at Steelton YMCA W 10–0
2 October 10 Orange Athletic Club Cancelled
3 October 18 at Philadelphia Athletics L 6–0
4 October 25 Philadelphia Athletics W 17–0
5 November 1 at Phoenix Athletic Association of Phoenixville W 23–0
6 November 4 at Pittsburgh Stars L 18–0
7 November 8 at Wilmington Athletic Association W 28–0
8 November 12 Orange Athletic Club W 40–0
9 November 15 at Harrisburg Athletic Club W 18–0
10 November 22 Pittsburgh Stars W 11–0
11 November 27 at Orange Athletic Club W 12–0
12 December 6 Philadelphia Athletics[1] L 17–6
  • Games between NFL teams are represented in bold.

Game notes

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  1. ^ "Philadelphia City Championship game".

References

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  • PFRA Research. "Dave Berry and the Philadelphia Story: The Very First N.F.L." (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–6.
  • Phillies vs. Athletics National Football League, 1902