When did the Muncie Flyers play their first recorded game?
The Congerville Athletic Club dates back to at least 1905. Local newspapers provided spotty coverage of the team in that year.
Questions about Muncie Flyers
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was the star player for the Muncie Flyers in 1915 and 1916?
Cooney Checkeye served as the star player for the 1915 edition of the Flyers. He also led the squad when Earl Ball announced he had organized a team in September 1917.
What happened to the Muncie Flyers during World War I?
The Congerville Flyers played briefly in 1917 before operations halted due to United States involvement in World War I. An influenza epidemic also stopped activities that year.
How many games did the Muncie Flyers win against non-APFA teams in 1920 and 1921?
During 1920 and 1921, the Flyers posted a 4, 0, 0 mark against non-APFA teams. They won three non-APFA games in late November and early December 1920 after a scheduled match against Dayton Triangles on the 7th of November 1920 rained out.
Why did the Muncie Flyers move their home base to Jonesboro in 1925?
In 1925, the Flyers could not find a home field in Muncie due to local infrastructure issues. The organization operated under the name Jonesboro Flyers and played 9 of 11 games there because neighboring towns offered better facilities or more willing crowds.