Year of the Triangle

Dayton Triangles History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.

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EPISODE SUMMARY

The Dayton Triangles football team, which would become a founding member of the National Football League in 1920, open their inaugural season of play in 1916 under coach Nelson “Bud” Talbott. Led by rifle-armed quarterback and field general Al Mahrt, and featuring running backs Norb Sacksteder, Lou Partlow and George “Babe” Zimmerman, the Triangles formed a Dayton “dream team” that set out to capture the championship of the Ohio League.

LINKS

Dayton Triangles History on the Sports History Network

Dayton Triangles Main Podcast page

Host’s Website – Bruce Smith

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