Wilkes-Barre Barons (football)
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The Wilkes-Barre Barons were an Anthracite League
American football team that, according to historical records, played in only one game in the league's only year of existence, 1924.
Their lone game was played on October 5 against the Pottsville Maroons
. The Barons lost the match 34-0.
Anthracite League
The Anthracite League, also referred to as the Anthracite Association, was a 1924 football league comprising teams based in eastern Pennsylvania. These teams were based in coal mining towns, hence the league name's reference to anthracite coal. The league lasted for just one season, before folding...
American football team that, according to historical records, played in only one game in the league's only year of existence, 1924.
Their lone game was played on October 5 against the 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...
. The Barons lost the match 34-0.