1896 Greensburg Athletic Association season

The 1896 Greensburg Athletic Association season was their seventh season in existence. The team finished 6–1–1. Alfred Sigman from Lafayette College was added as Greensburg's captain and coach and also played fullback.[1]

1896 Greensburg Athletic Association football
Record6–1–1
Manager
  • J. E. Mitinger
Head coach
  • Alfred Sigman
Captain
  • Alfred Sigman
Home fieldAthletic Park
Seasons
← 1895
1897 →

Schedule

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Game Date Opponent Result
1 September 6 Jeannette Athletic Club W 22–0
2 October 3 Wheeling Tigers W 14–0
3 October 10 Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania W 18–0
4 October 17 Pittsburgh Athletic Club W 14–0
5 October 24 Geneva Cancelled
6 October 31 Latrobe Athletic Association W 10–4
7 November 14 at Duquesne Country and Athletic Club L 18–4
8 November 21 at Pittsburgh Athletic Club T 0–0
10 November 26 Latrobe Athletic Association[2] W 10–0

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Notes and references

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  1. ^ a b Van Atta, Robert (1983). "The History of Pro Football At Greensburg, Pennsylvania (1894–1900)" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 5 (Annual). Professional Football Researchers Association: 5. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  2. ^ Thanksgiving Day game