1921 Evansville Crimson Giants season

Sports season March 2026 November 2013 Evansville Crimson Giants 1921 3–2 APFA(7–2–1 overall) 6th APFA Frank Fausch Bosse Field No playoffs until 1932 true 1922 The 1921 Evansville Crimson Giants season was their inaugural in the young American Professional Football Association (APFA), an assemblage later renamed the National Football League. The team played all but one game on their home field in 1921, winning three out of five league contests,1921 Evansville Crimson Giants and going undefeated hosting non-APFA opponents. The team finished in sixth place out of the 21 teams in the APFA.1921 Evansville Crimson Giants (AFPA) Schedule Game Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance Recap Sources 1 October 2 Louisville Brecks W 21–0 1–0 Bosse Field 2,000 The Evansville Courier has the crowd at 1,500, the Journal at "more than 2,000." Recap "Crimson Giants Defeat Brecks of Louisville: Game is Played on Water and Mud Soaked Gridiron — Fausch Stars in Opening Game," Evansville Journal, Oct. 3, 1921, p. 8."Crimson Giants Down Brecks in Opener, 21 to 0: Evansville's Professional Eleven Reveals Pigskin Abilities by Severely Trouncing Kentucky's Pride on Soggy Field," Evansville Courier, Oct. 3, 1921, p. 5. 2 October 9 Muncie Flyers W 14–0 2–0 Bosse Field "a large crowd" Recap "Crimson Giants Fight Like Tigers and Down Visitors: Outweighed by Sixteen Pounds, Local Football Eleven Rewarded with Victory After Staging Great Fight," Evansville Courier, Oct. 10, 1921, p. 7."Muncie Flyers Lose at Evansville, 14–0: Checkeye is Injured," Muncie Star Press, Oct. 10, 1921, p. 8."Flyers Beaten by Giants: Muncie Gridders Give Stiff Battle," Evansville Press, Oct. 10, 1921, p. 8. 3 October 16Hammond Pros L 0–3 2–1 Bosse Field Recap "Hammond Beat the Giants: Score 3 to 0 on Place Kick; No Touchdowns," Evansville Press, Oct. 17, 1921, p. 6."Goal from Field Defeats Crimson: Local Professionals Hold Heavy Hammond Line," Evansville Journal, Oct. 17, 1921, p. 6."Mathys' Goal from the Field Bests Crimson Giants 3 to 0: Hammond Professionals and Locals Battle to Tie Most of the Way," Evansville Courier, Oct. 17, 1921, p. 7. – October 23 New Albany Calumet Indians W 90–0 — Bosse Field – October 30 Camp Knox Officers W 90–0 — Bosse Field 4 November 6 at Green Bay Packers L 6–43 2–2 Hagemeister Park "smallest crowd of season" Recap "Packers Forward Pass Way to Win Over Evansville: Hoosier State Giants Are Defeated 43 to 6; Aerial Attack Too Much for Foe," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Nov. 7, 1921, p. 10. – November 11 Kentucky All-Stars W 7–0 — Bosse Field 5 November 27 Cincinnati Celts W 48–0 3–2 Bosse Field Recap – December 4 Indianapolis Football Club W 17–0 — Bosse Field – December 18 Paducah Alumni T 0–0 — Bosse Field Note: Games in italics indicate a non-league opponent. Standings References Category:Evansville Crimson Giants seasons Evansville Crimson Giants Evansville Crimson Giants