The Elmhurst Travelers Semi Pro Football Team played in the Bi-State, Tri State and Central States Leagues from 1927 - 1968. Although the Metro East Stallions folded after only one season, the MSFL was able to double in size by adding the Detroit Seminoles, Michiana Saints, and Michigan Huskies from the Michigan Football League, as well as the new expansion team the Lake County Steelers. The Independents shared the stadium with the minor league baseball Moline Plowboys. 4130 SIndianaAvenue. In the third quarter, the Force takes a 17-13 lead, but in the fourth quarter, with 2:44 left in the game, Eagles quarterback Jeff Bryant tosses an 18-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Ed O'Reilly, the son of the team's offensive coordinator. Illinois 200 Semi-pro football is a non-professional category of football. The (ILC) will be very active in Chicago, as well as other surrounding communities by visiting Childrens hospitals, mentoring youth athletes, and by hosting entertaining events for people of all ages, genders, and creeds to enjoy. "You got the No. A field goal by the Cyclones made it 6-6 at halftime. In its 10 years of existence, the Tri-City Bulldogs semi-pro football team has called many places home, including Reedsburg, Princeton and most recently Cazenovia. The Illinois Cowboys is an organization where football players ages 18 and older can play in an attempt to further their playing careers by advancing to a professional football organization, for the love of the game, and for the pure enjoyment of the sport. 1 talking about this. Chicago, IL 60653-2197. -Victor Mcghee (773) 817-1310, The Illinois Cowboys will be teamed up with Excellent Way Out Reach Center for a toy and coat drive ! Myles cousin, former NFL running back Wilbert Montgomery serves as a consultant for the Cougars. At the start of the third quarter, the Cyclones recovered a surprise onside kick starting the second half and went on to score and took a 13-6 lead.The Cougars rallied late, picking off a pass and taking it back to the two-yard line and punching it in for a score, but the Cyclones would put the game out of reach with a late score and went on to win. [4], Walter Flanigan had joined the Independents as a backup end in 1912. Although the Dowagiac Dawgs and Milwaukee Marauders joined that season, it saw the Chicago Panthers, Michiana Saints, and Michigan Huskies fold before year's end, once again reducing the league size to four times. The post goes on to allege the league doesn't support its teams, coaches, players and game day staffers. Cubs Park (Wrigley Field) 6,500. The top teams in the league will share prize money amounting to as much as $3,200 for first and $2,400 for second when the season ends, he said. But they said the fields would be torn up because they were installing artificial turf. The Eagles run out the clock, improving their record to 3-0. [8], The National Football League was formed over the course of two meetings in 1920. They took over from the former Joliet JackHammers back in 2011, and since then have won two Frontier League championships. He was arrested after crashing the car. Johnson hired Vince McCarthy, the Independents' back-up quarterback as the new general manager. The two teams played again on November 18 and Rock Island lost again, 337, in the second game in front of 4,500 fans. [11] The league was renamed to the American Professional Football Association (APFA), and the number of teams was expanded, with league play to begin in 1920. Leagues and teams are not associated with schools, colleges, or other academic institutions except that they might rent fields & stadiums from them for their use. Contact Us Semi-Pro Teams Northern Light Cowboys | Marshfield Bandits Mid-Western Wildcats "We have improved in team speed across the board," team owner and head coach Kinney Myles said," but they need more time playing together to build that knowledge of the system and playing along side each other.". A member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) group and Formula SAE IIT team. Home However, Healey soon became a star for the Bears and would later be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1964. In 1922, Flanigan sold the contract of Ed Healey, to Halas and the Chicago Bears for $200. Mechanical engineer, ex semi-pro soccer (football) player and automotive enthusiast. Because of work and family obligations, he misses some of the team's two-hour practices, which since summer are held only twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Sports editor Pete Hayes is a 43-year journalist. In 2010, the Roscoe Rush will return to the MSFL, and the MSFL will welcome the legendary Racine Raiders into their fold, forming a cross-town rivalry with the defending MSFL champions Racine Threat. 2009 saw the Chicago Mustangs, Indianapolis Stampede, McHenry County Pirates, Kilbourn City Hawks, and Lincoln-Way Patriots join, as well as the Bolingbrook Buccaneers change their name to the Joliet Buccaneers. The Cougars have made it to six league championship finals and have gone 3-3. 2023 Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, The Chicago Union were founded in 2013 and compete in the Central Division of the, Eco-Friendly Hotels and GreenGetaways in Illinois, Five Champaign Restaurants Perfect for a Romantic Outing, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The coroners office has completed an investigation into a body found in Troy home in December 2023 Edwardsville Publishing Company, LLC, Three face drug charges in Madison County, Lenhardt has big plans for Downtown Alton, Granite City High senior Kyla Gerhardt in area talent competition, Coroners office completes investigation into body found in Troy, Fairview Heights man faces weapons felony. Castellana was a retired Cook County sheriff's deputy. ", In 1926, the Independents left the NFL to become a charter member of the first American Football League, the only NFL team to do so. In 1926, in what became their final year of existence, the Independents moved to Browning Field in neighboring Moline, Illinois. Douglas Park. But Canton, which had already won the "Ohio League" championship by defeating the Massillon Tigers, turned down the offer. Myles has used Carlinville as his base of activities and said if all goes well this season, the operation could move to Alton. The Independents then folded along with the entire league in 1927.[1][2][3]. We will be collecting lightly worn coats, new coats, and new TOYS for 8-14 ages. This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 13:09. For about 45 minutes, the teams run through their pregame warmups. The Rock Island Independents were a professional American football team, based in Rock Island, Illinois, from 1907 to 1926. "My main goal is to win a semi-pro national championship," said Kurt Baldyga, 28, of Crestwood, the Force's place kicker for eight years and a graduate of Marist High School in Chicago. Douglas Park was also the home of the minor league baseball Rock Island Islanders during the Independents era. Some players are college players who didnt move on some are just out of high school, The only age requirement is that they be at least 18. The team's best showing was in 1990 and 1991, when it went to the finals and lost to the Scranton-Wilkes Barre (Pa.) Eagles and the Brooklyn Kings, respectively. Myles said the Cougars have drawn crowds as large as 400 to 500 for their games. In a 1926 New Year's Day football exhibition, Thorpe's "Tampa Cardinals" played against the Chicago Bears led by Red Grange. [8], From their inception until their last season, the Independents played at Douglas Park in Rock Island, Illinois, from 19071925. They left with $9,771.09, officials said. The event will be open to the public with fans, prospects, and prospect families invited to the event. Welcome to the OFFICIAL Lincoln-Way Patriots Facebook page. In what proved to be a fatal move, after the 1925 season Johnson moved the team to the American Football League. The 5k, 3.1 mile Hunger Walk benefits pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in Cook County that are members of the Greater Chicago Food Depositorys network. Today, however, it's rare for a member of the league to make it to the NFL. The Central Illinois Cougars line up during a 2019 game. Most trips consist of 60 miles or greater will be chartered. November 19, 1922 Lost to Chicago Bears 30. Please have a heart and help out the less fortunate this Christmas season. Fans will be able to see the next up and coming athletes, as well as former High School and college stars. Games will provide more than just amazing football competition but also other entertainment such as performances, concessions, contests, and prize giveaways. I remembered about it and called back and from there, we worked it out.. Myles added that there is no age limit and that the team is still holding tryouts for the coming season. [2][10], A week later, on October 3, 1920, the Independents defeated the Muncie Flyers 450 at Douglas Park in the first full week of APFA league play. 2001 was by far the MSFL's most tumultuous season, with the Chicago Mavericks and Force of Illinois leaving (while the Mavericks folded, the Force merged with the Will County Buccaneers to form the Will County Force and play one season in the Mid Continental Football League). "I still want to compete and feel I can compete and hopefully something good can come of this, maybe arena ball or CFL," said the Force's 27-year-old quarterback, who played that position for Argo High School in Summit and the College of St. Francis in Joliet. Chicago,IL60653-2197. For much of its history the northern division was made up of the Madison Mustangs, Manitowoc Chiefs, Sheboygan Redwings and West Allis Spartans. Founding American Football League teams for 1926 were the Boston Bulldogs, Brooklyn Horsemen, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Panthers, Los Angeles Wildcats, Newark Bears, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Quakers and the Rock Island Independents. Theyve posted a winning record every one of their 24 seasons, gone to playoffs 19 times and won four championships. However, there have been soccer and football practices on them. The Raiders adopted the colors of black and silver, seven years before anyone would . With about 11 seconds left, the Force sends Baldyga out for a 31-yard field goal attempt. After the game, VonHolt has mixed feelings as his team's record drops to 2-1. See them play at Boomers Stadium, Schaumburg. The Elmhurst Travelers, coached . They have been ordered, Haynes said. The Cougars, who call Gordon Moore Park home, feature a wealth of new players on their roster and have returned to the Central Midwest Football League/Fans, this season. Try 7 Days Free to get access to 836 million+ pages, Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. He supplies some equipment, such as tape and chin straps, and buys other equipment, such as uniforms, which he resells to players. The CornBelters first played in the Frontier League, but as of the 2019 season, they are moving to the Prospect League. A tryout for his Central Illinois Cougars semi-pro team sent him back in the direction of Altons Gordon Moore Park and eventually led to a decision for his team to play its 2021 season on the new artificial turf field there. Our schedule runs from May to August, so you can enjoy the beautiful spring weather while enjoying one of America's greatest pastimes. Force players and the rival DuPage Eagles drive up in their own cars and tote their own equipment to the field. The Kane County Cougars started life as the Wausau Timbers, based in Wisconsin. The Illinois Cowboys website will be maintained weekly, Weekly updates will include scores, statistics, stories, biographies, videos, and team transactions. December 14, 1924. For 2007, the MSFL welcomed the Racine Threat and Northern Illinois Cowboys. Force defensive tackle Pete Cappelletti, 26, of Rockford has played professional football before and hopes to again. The Boomers are named in honor of the greater prairie chicken, which performs a mating dance known as booming. Mascot Coop the Boomer leads the crowd in that very dance every game. The Illinois Cowboys is an organization where football players ages 18 and older can play in an attempt to further their playing, The (ILC) will be very active in Chicago, as well as other surrounding communities by visiting Childrens hospitals, mentoring youth athletes, and by hosting entertaining events for people of all ages, genders, and creeds to enjoy. They dropped a 26-12 decision in their opener Saturday to the Missouri Cyclones at Summit High School in Fenton, Missouri. The meeting was again at Canton owner Ralph Hay's Hupmobile dealership in Canton and Independents owner Walter Flanigan was present to represent the Independents. Revolution Football is a semi-pro football team based in Rockford, IL that faces off against other local teams in the Northern Lights Football League. The FBI released a 17-page affidavit and acting U.S. Attorney Tina Nommay said her office will ask the U.S. Department of Justice for permission to seek the death penalty. They joined the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball in 2018, with a vision of the best ballpark experience in America. The name isnt canine in nature its named after the famous Chicago street food. Nonetheless, that year showed a battle of past and present dynasties compete for the MSFL title, with the Chicago Thunder defeating the Force of Illinois in overtime for the championship after both teams had played to a 21-21 tie in regulation. During the game Grange rushed for a 70-yard touchdown as the Bears notched a 173 victory at Plant Field in Tampa, Florida. One of the first professional football teams, the Independents were founded in 1907 by Demetrius Clements as an independent football club. You are in Field 4 is a tournament-size soccer field which is suitable for IHSA sanctioned play. Please take the next step to end hunger and sign up http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/ or call Maurice Hall @ (773) 997-8950 for more info. On the Force's final drive, Tomlinson's runs and passes take the Force down to the Eagles' 14-yard line. Local traveling will be done by player and coach carpools. Lost to Chicago Bears 297. Having won back-to-back MFL titles, the Seminoles carried their success to the MSFL, capping the first perfect season in league history with a championship win over the Force of Illinois, 35-14. After scouts watched the game, 29 players got tryouts with NFL teams, and a few made the pros that year. FOOTBALL: Central Illinois Cougars coming to GMPs new turf, Newsletters: Get local news delivered directly to you. The Independents were a founding National Football League franchise. The Cubs, Sox, Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls theyre larger-than-life names ingrained in the minds of everyone with even a passing interest in sport. We've put together a list of facts so you can understand everything there is to know about Revolution Football: We have five to six home games every year, We practice weekly, both in person and virtually, New players pay $250 and returning players pay $150, Our games are held on Saturdays at the Rockton Sports Complex, We're proud to be fierce competitors and championship contenders. Clipping found in Chicago Tribune in Chicago, Illinois on Jul 13, 1980. Its worked out really well for them. ALTON The location is different, but the Central Illinois Cougars semi-pro football team's goal of reaching their league championship game remains the same. Lost to Chicago Cardinals 07. In terms of durability and how easy it to clean and how good it looks after much use and many washes, I think it's an excellent product. Half of our players have been together for at least three years.". I had put that in the back of my mind. Defeated Green Bay Packers 30. Their last league championship was om 2019. Lincoln-Way Patriots Semi-Pro Football Team | Tinley Park IL Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Getting around Chicago and Illinois is easy with our guide to ways to travel around the state. The semi-pro football team will play its home games this year at on the artificial turf field at Gordon Moore Park. 3 talking about this. The Cowboys will maintain a professionally run organization from top to bottom. Gist-Holden wasn't arrested until June 18 at the conclusion of a high-speed chase in Georgia, per the complaint. The American Football Association announced today the names of those who have been selected for enshrinement into the Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame as the Class of 2004 . The Independents then signed Elmer Layden, one of the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame for 1926. 4,991. Once again, the Detroit Seminoles reigned supreme, capping another perfect season with another title game win, defeating the Marauders by a score of 43-10. For information on the playoffs or the Force, phone 312-445-2947. We will provide the local community with a fabulous experience at all Cowboys home games. Douglas Park. We now know where we have to be to beat them," VonHolt says, looking forward to the rematch scheduled for Oct. 15 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. It was an era when the Canton Bulldogs and the Ironton Tanks were nationally known for their prowess in the professional football field. Find out what's on in Illinois and Chicago with your guide to events, festivals, markets, music, theater, sports and more. To help cover league fees, the Force charges its players $150, which pays for the home and away jerseys players can keep after the season and for the league's annual team participation fee. The AFL folded after the season and the Independents were rejected in their attempt to rejoin the NFL. Whatever their goals, semi-pro football players must keep their day jobs. The Illini Panthers play in the MidStates Football League (MSFL), an adult amateur football league in the Midwest that's based in Chicago. Delavan, Madison (WI), Calumet City (IN) and the Chicago Hornets, Aurora Clippers and Chicago Panthers of Illinois. On August 20, 1920 an initial meeting was held by representatives of the Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Tigers, and Dayton Triangles. A running back during his playing days, Myles played junior College football in Mississippi and went in the former USFLs draft to the Tampa Bay Bandits. The Quad City Storm is Illinois newest professional hockey team, starting up in the 2018-2019 season. The AFA has been in operation for 43 years and is not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. They started out in the former North Central League as the Will County Claws, before joining the Heartland League as the Will County Cheetahs and then the Cook County Cheetahs. Often, theyre the place where the big stars get their start so grab a ticket now to see a future star of the major leagues today! "You got the game you wanted at the start of the season," he says. The Cougars and the city of Alton are expected to officially announce the agreement at 3 p.m. Friday. The Cougars will play this season in the Hidden Gemz League, a branch of the Hidden Gemz Sports Scouting service. This might have been the first NFL game ever played between two NFL teams, however, NFL historical records don't indicate the kickoff time for this game or the other APFA game played that day between the Dayton Triangles and the Columbus Panhandles in Dayton, Ohio. "I don't go to the big games, but the little games are still fun.". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. DuPage leads 6-3 when the half ends at 8:05 p.m., and during the 12-minute halftime, several dozen of the 345 fans go to their cars to warm up or drive to a nearby convenience store. This year, the national championship will be held on Dec. 10 in Orlando, Fla., and the winning team will take home the Arthur S. Arkush Memorial Cup, named for the founder and original publisher of Pro Football Weekly. 2005 saw the MSFL return with arguably the strongest team line-up in the Midwest. The Rockford IceHogs are part of the American Hockey League, often going head-to-head with the Wolves. The Illinois Cowboys plans to earn generous donations from the community. 2003 AFA SEMI-PRO ALL-AMERICAN TEAM (Click here for listing) FIRST TEAM AFA ALL-AMERICANS QB Jay Hawes Brooklyn Mariners RB Brian McGee Brooklyn Mariners RB Leroy McFadden Kane County Eagles WR Gabe Young Glens Falls Greenjackets WR Melvin Stewart Cleveland Lions TE Bo Wasurick St. Paul Pioneers OL Don Cornelius Cleveland Lions Im excited about it, Myles said. ", (If the Bears are any indication, the dreams of the semi-pros will go unfulfilled. He spent the 1991 Arena Football League season with the now defunct Denver Dynamite. Like the Rivermen, they play in the Southern Professional Hockey League. Sounds like the pros, except for the pay: nothing. Other local semi-pro teams have included the Tinley Park Pride, which played in the late 1980s, and the Chicago Heights Broncos, which folded this year. A semi-pro team owner tried to cover bills by robbing a bank, the FBI says. There are no team buses or equipment managers. They hosted what has been retrospectively designated the first National Football League game on September 26, 1920 at Douglas Park. The UFL will host the first year of the UFL Semi-Pro Draft in Atlanta, Georgia. "You can't push them real hard in practice" because it's not their full-time job, said VonHolt, who played football at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in the 1970s. Myles said fan support was strong for the season opener in Fenton, "Our fans, Cougar Nation, helped us,' Myles said. Fill out an application today. Jim Thorpe, considered "the World's Greatest Athlete", joined the Independents in 1924 and the team went 522 in league play. You probably know the names of Illinois major league teams in the big four American sports of baseball, football, ice hockey and basketball. Workers were smoothing the concrete for the first section of parking lot and drive-through lane An East Alton man has been charged with four felonies related to gunfire on Tuesday night in Alton. List of professional sports teams in Illinois The following is a list of current and former professional sports teams in Illinois . BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) Attention football fans! Defeated Moline Fans Association 570. Id say the oldest is probably around 30.. In their opener against the Cyclones, the Cougars went in as heavy underdogs against the defending CMFL Fans champions. Force players are construction workers, car salesmen, an industrial hygienist and truck drivers, among others. They played as a semi-pro team in 1927, and then went out of business. He joined The Telegraph in Alton in 1982. The club began as the Peoria Suns back in 1983, but the name didnt stick for long by the next season they were playing under the current Chiefs name. 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