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The Brooklyn Dodgers were an American football team that played in the National Football League from 1930 to 1943, and in 1944 as the Brooklyn Tigers. The team played its home games at Ebbets Field of
Benny Friedman
Dr. John B. "Jock" Sutherland, coach of the Dodgers from 1940.
Game program from Brooklyn's penultimate season as the "Tigers".
John Simms "Shipwreck" Kelly was an American professional football player who was a halfback in the National Football League; he was also an owner and banker, most prominent in New York City in the 19
Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL)
…three years with the Dodgers had cost him an estimated $30,000. The Dodgers were then purchased by two former New York Giants players, Chris Cagle and John Simms Kelly for $25,000. Cap McEwen, a successful college football coach, was then brought in to replace Friedman, who would continue to play tailback for the…
Shipwreck Kelley 1935