Springfield Acorns
Appearance
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Founded | 1963 |
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Folded | 1964 |
League | Atlantic Coast Football League |
Based in | Springfield, Massachusetts |
Arena | Pynchon Park |
Owner | Acorn Sports Association |
Championships | 0 |
Division titles | 1963 |
The Springfield Acorns were a minor league American football team based in Springfield, Massachusetts. They began play in the Atlantic Coast Football League in 1963.[1] The Acorns played their homes games in Pynchon Park. Following the 1964 season, the Acorns relocated to Norfolk, Virginia and became the Neptunes.
Season-by-season
Year | W | L | T | Finish | Coach | Ref. |
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1963 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1st, Northern Division Lost in ACFL Championship |
Harry Leonardi | [2] |
1964 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2nd, Northern Division | Harry Leonardi Tommy O'Connell |
[3] |
Notable players
- James Traficant
- Dan Henning
References
- ^ AC (8 November 2015). "Springfield Acorns, Atlantic Coast Football League".
- ^ "1963 Springfield Acorns - The Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
- ^ "1964 Springfield Acorns - The Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
Categories:
- Defunct American football teams
- American football teams in Massachusetts
- 1963 establishments in Massachusetts
- 1964 disestablishments in Massachusetts
- American football teams established in 1963
- American football teams disestablished in 1964
- Sports in Springfield, Massachusetts
- Sports teams in Springfield, Massachusetts
- Massachusetts sports team stubs
- American football team stubs