The 1921 NFL season was the 2nd regular season of the National Football League (then called the American Professional Football Association). The regular season is a term used, primarily, in North American sports. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ...

At the league meeting in Akron, Ohio on April 30 prior to the season, the Association was reorganized, with Joe Carr of the Columbus Panhandles named as president. The Association's headquarters was moved to Columbus, Ohio, and a league constitution and by-laws were drafted, giving teams territorial rights, restricting player movements, and developing membership criteria for the franchises. The league would play under the then-rules of college football, and official standings were issued for the first time so that there would be a clear champion. City nickname: The Rubber Capital of the World Official website: http://www. ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining, as the last day in April. ... Joseph F. Carr (October 22, 1880 - May 20, 1939) was an early figure in professional football. ... Columbus is the capital of the U.S. state of Ohio. ... A college football game between Colorado State University and the Air Force Academy. ...

However, a number of teams had financial difficulties. Some of the teams that played during the previous season, including the Chicago Tigers, had disbanded. The Association did increase to 22 teams, but 4 teams (Brickley's New York Giants, the Cincinnati Celts, the Tonawanda Kardex, and the Washington Senators) could only last just this year. The Muncie Flyers also disbanded after the season, and even though the Cleveland Tigers changed their name to the Cleveland Indians, it still did not help them from folding after the season too. The Chicago Tigers of the American Professional Football Association played only in the first year of the league 1920. ... Brickleys Giants (formally named the New York Giants) were a professional football team with the APFA (now NFL) whose only season played was in 1921. ... The Cincinnati Celts, a pre-NFL team, played only during the 1921 National Football League season. ... The Tonawanda Kardex of the National Football League played one season in the league, 1921. ... Washington Senators of the National Football League (then called the American Professional Football Association) played only in 1921 football season. ... The Muncie Flyers from Muncie, Indiana played in the National Football League from 1920-1921. ... Cleveland Tigers played in the National Football League, then called the American Professional Football Association during the 1920 and 1921 seasons. ...

But the Stanleys, who moved from Decatur, Illinois to Chicago before the season, were named the APFA Champions (they had one fewer tie game than the Buffalo All-Americans). Year Founded 1919 Conference NFC Division North Home Field Soldier Field City Chicago, Illinois Team Colors Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Lovie Smith League Titles League Championships (9) NFL Champions: 1921, 1932, 1933, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1963 Super Bowl: 1985 (XX) Conference Championships (3) NFL Western: 1956... The Decatur Transfer House in the background with a newly completed fountain in the foreground. ... Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. ... Buffalo, New York had three teams in the National Football League during the 1920s. ...

Final standings

W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage

Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972

The Chicago Bears are a National Football League team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... Buffalo, New York had three teams in the National Football League during the 1920s. ... The Akron Pros was a team in that played in Akron, Ohio in the National Football League from 1920-1925 and as the Akron Indians in 1926. ... The Canton Bulldogs played in Canton, Ohio in the National Football League from 1920 - 1923 and 1925 - 1926. ... Rock Island Independents, based in Rock Island, Illinois, played in the National Football League from 1920 to 1925 and in American Football League 1926 Categories: Stub | Defunct American football teams | Illinois sports ... The Evansville Crimson Giants from Evansville, Indiana played from 1921-1922 in the National Football League. ... Note: Basketball teams from Chicago and Anderson once used the name Packers as well. ... Dayton Triangles of the National Football League played from 1920 to 1929. ... The Arizona Cardinals are a National Football League team based in Tempe, Arizona. ... Rochester Jeffersons from Rochester, New York played in the National Football League from 1920 to 1925. ... Cleveland Tigers played in the National Football League, then called the American Professional Football Association during the 1920 and 1921 seasons. ... Washington Senators of the National Football League (then called the American Professional Football Association) played only in 1921 football season. ... The Cincinnati Celts, a pre-NFL team, played only during the 1921 National Football League season. ... The Hammond Pros from Hammond, Indiana played in the National Football League from 1920 to 1926. ... The Tonawanda Kardex of the National Football League played one season in the league, 1921. ... The Muncie Flyers from Muncie, Indiana played in the National Football League from 1920-1921. ... Brickleys Giants (formally named the New York Giants) were a professional football team with the APFA (now NFL) whose only season played was in 1921. ...

References

• NFL Record and Fact Book (ISBN 193299436X)
• NFL History 1921-1930 (Last accessed December 4, 2005)
• Total Football: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League (ISBN 0062701746)