The 1919 Rock Island Independents season was the last time that the team played independently, before joining the early National Football League the following year. Playing all of their games at home
Douglas Park, home of the Independents, circa 1920. Football yard lines can be seen carved in the infield grass, showing field orientation.
Halfback Jim Thorpe, one of the most famous athletes of his era, in the uniform of the Canton Bulldogs.
Team photo of the 1919 Rock Island Independents
Rube Ursella in the uniform of the Green-and-Whites.
Dewey Lyle
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Dewitt "Dewey" Wagner Lyle was a professional American football offensive lineman in the American Professional Football Association and the National Football League. He played four seasons in APFA/NFL
Lyle with the Packers in 1923
