1927 Duluth Eskimos season
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The 1927 Duluth Eskimos season was the Eskimos' final season in the NFL. Coached by Ernie Nevers, the Eskimos finished with a 1-8 record. The team scored 68 points and allowed 134.
Schedule
| Date | Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | L | 0-20 | at Green Bay Packers 1927 Green Bay Packers season The 1927 Green Bay Packers season was their seventh season in the National Football League. The club posted a 7-2-1 record under player/coach Curly Lambeau earning them a second place finish.-Schedule:-Standings:... |
| Oct 23 | W | 27-0 | at Pottsville Maroons Pottsville Maroons The Pottsville Maroons were an American football team based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1920, they went on to play in the National Football League for four seasons, from 1925–1928... |
| Oct 30 | L | 20-21 | at Cleveland Bulldogs Cleveland Bulldogs The Cleveland Bulldogs was a team that played in Cleveland, Ohio in the National Football League. They were originally called the Indians in 1923, not to be confused with the Cleveland Indians NFL franchise in 1922... |
| Nov 6 | L | 0-21 | at New York Giants |
| Nov 13 | L | 7-13 | at Providence Steam Roller Providence Steam Roller The Providence Steam Roller was a professional American football team based in Providence, Rhode Island in the National Football League from 1925 to 1931. Providence was the first New England team to win an NFL championship... |
| Nov 20 | L | 0-6 | at Pottsville Maroons |
| Nov 26 | L | 0-6 | at Frankford Yellow Jackets Frankford Yellow Jackets The Frankford Yellow Jackets were a professional American football team, part of the National Football League from 1924 to 1931, though its origin dates back to as early as 1899 with the Frankford Athletic Association. The Yellow Jackets won the NFL championship in 1926... |
| Dec 3 | L | 0-20 | Cleveland Bulldogs |
| Dec 11 | L | 14-27 | at Chicago Bears 1927 Chicago Bears season -Season Overview:The 1927 Chicago Bears season was their eighth regular season completed in the National Football League. The club posted a 9-3-2 record under head coach George Halas earning them a third place finish in the team standings behind the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers... |
Standings
| Team | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants 1927 New York Giants season The 1927 New York Giants season was the third season for the club in the National Football League, and first under head coach Earl Potteiger. The Giants suffered their own loss and sole tie to the Cleveland Bulldogs. They were ranked first in yards allowed, yards gained, and points allowed. And... |
11 | 1 | 1 | .917 |
| Green Bay Packers 1927 Green Bay Packers season The 1927 Green Bay Packers season was their seventh season in the National Football League. The club posted a 7-2-1 record under player/coach Curly Lambeau earning them a second place finish.-Schedule:-Standings:... |
7 | 2 | 1 | .778 |
| Chicago Bears 1927 Chicago Bears season -Season Overview:The 1927 Chicago Bears season was their eighth regular season completed in the National Football League. The club posted a 9-3-2 record under head coach George Halas earning them a third place finish in the team standings behind the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers... |
9 | 3 | 2 | .750 |
| Cleveland Bulldogs 1927 Cleveland Bulldogs season The 1927 Cleveland Bulldogs season was their third season in the league. The team improved on their previous output of 5-8-1, winning eight games. They finished fourth in the league. The team relocated to Detroit, Michigan after the season, playing one season as the Detroit Wolverines in... |
8 | 4 | 1 | .667 |
| Providence Steam Roller 1927 Providence Steam Roller season The 1927 Providence Steam Roller season was their third in the league. The team improved on their previous season's output of 5-7-1, winning eight games. They finished fifth in the league.-Schedule:-Standings:-References:... |
8 | 5 | 1 | .615 |
| New York Yankees 1927 New York Yankees (NFL) season The 1927 New York Yankees season was their inaugural season in the league. The team finished 7-8-1, and finished sixth in the league.-Schedule:-Standings:-References:... |
7 | 8 | 1 | .467 |
| Frankford Yellow Jackets 1927 Frankford Yellow Jackets season The 1927 Frankford Yellow Jackets season was their fourth in the National Football League. The team failed to improve on their previous output of 14-1-2, winning only six league games to finish in seventh place in the league standings.-Schedule:-Standings:... |
6 | 9 | 3 | .400 |
| Pottsville Maroons 1927 Pottsville Maroons season The 1927 Pottsville Maroons season was their third in the league. The team failed to improve on their previous league output of 10-2-2, winning only five games. They finished eighth in the league standings.-Schedule:-Standings:-References:... |
5 | 8 | 0 | .385 |
| Chicago Cardinals 1927 Chicago Cardinals season The 1927 Chicago Cardinals season was their eighth in the league. The team failed to improve on their previous output of 5-6-1, winning only three games. They finished ninth in the league.-Schedule:-Standings:-References:... |
3 | 7 | 1 | .300 |
| Dayton Triangles 1927 Dayton Triangles season The 1927 Dayton Triangles season was their eighth in the league. The team failed to improve on their previous output of 1-4-1, losing six games. They finished tenth in the league.-Schedule:-Standings:-References:... |
1 | 6 | 1 | .143 |
| Duluth Eskimos | 1 | 8 | 0 | .111 |
| Buffalo Bisons 1927 Buffalo Bisons (NFL) season The 1927 Buffalo Bisons season was their eighth in the league. The team failed to improve on their previous output of 4-4-2, losing five games and winning none... |
0 | 5 | 0 | .000 |
Roster
- Marion AshmoreMarion AshmoreMarion Ashmore is a former player in the National Football League. He played his first two seasons with the Milwaukee Badgers and the Duluth Eskimos before playing his final two with the Green Bay Packers.-References:...
T - Bunny Belden WB
- Pots Clark WB
- Fritz Cronin E
- Walt Kiesling G
- Chick Lang G
- Jimmy Manion G
- Jack McCarthy T
- John "Blood" McNallyJohn McNallyJohn Victor "Blood" McNally was an American football player who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.-Early life:...
HB - Bill McNellis WB
- Russ Method WB
- Clem NeacyClem NeacyClem Neacy was a player in the National Football League for the Milwaukee Badgers, Duluth Eskimos, Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Cardinals from 1924 to 1928 as an end and tackle. He played at the collegiate level at Colgate University and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.-References:...
E - Ernie Nevers FB
- Cobb RooneyCobb RooneyCobb Rooney was a professional American football player who played running back for seven seasons for the Duluth Kelleys/Eskimos, New York Yankees, and Chicago Cardinals.-References:...
BB - Joe Rooney E
- Bill Rooney C
- Shanley T
- Bill Stein C
- Ray Suess G