When did the Dayton Triangles football team begin playing?
The Dayton Triangles began playing in the fall of 1913 under coach Louis Clark. The squad transitioned from basketball to football and finished that inaugural season with a perfect 7, 0 record.
Who founded the Dayton Triangles and when was the name adopted?
Carl Storck co-sponsored the team using players recruited from three downtown factories before it became the Dayton Triangles in 1916. Bud Talbott served as head coach when the squad officially adopted the name and played at Triangle Park during that year.
What happened to the Dayton Triangles franchise after 1929?
A Brooklyn-based syndicate led by Bill Dwyer and Jack Depler purchased the Triangles on the 12th of July 1930 and renamed them the Dodgers. Financial struggles forced a merger with the Boston Yanks for the 1945 season before the franchise eventually evolved into the Indianapolis Colts.
How many games did the Dayton Triangles win between 1923 and 1929?
From 1923 through 1929 the franchise won just five of its 51 contests while finishing last in the standings multiple times. They became the longest-lasting traveling team in the league until the Dallas Texans appeared in 1952.
Which modern NFL team claims the legacy of the Dayton Triangles?
The complex chain of ownership transfers connects the original Dayton Triangles to today's Indianapolis Colts. The NFL classifies the Colts as a 1953 expansion team rather than a continuation of earlier franchises despite unbroken continuity from 1913 to present.