All-America Football Conference (1946-1948)
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Born: October 15, 1945 (Original New York franchise officially shifts to Brooklyn)1New York’s New Pro Eleven to Perform at Ebbets Field, The Chicago Tribune via The Spokesman Review, Oct. 16, 1945
Folded: January 22, 1959 (Merged into New York Yankees)2Grid Dodgers-Yanks Merge, AP via The Youngstown Vindicator, Jan. 22, 1949
First Game: September 8, 1946 (W 27-14 @ Buffalo Bison)
Last Game: December 5, 1948 (L 31-21 vs. Cleveland Browns)
AAFC Championships: None
Stadium
Stadium:
Ebbets Field
Opened: April 9, 19133Dodgers-Phillies Game To Open National League Season, The Evening News, Apr. 9, 1913
Demolished: February 23, 19604Ol’ Ebbets Field Waked By Friends, AP via The Evening News, Feb. 24, 1960
Branding
Team Colors:
1946: Black, gold, and white5TruColor.net
1948: Dodger Blue and white6TruColor.net
Ownership
1945-1947- William Cox, Mal Stevens, and Gerald Smith
1947-1948- Branch Rickey7Rickey Reported Buying Grid Team, UP via The St. Petersburg Times, Jan. 1, 1948
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Links
All-America Football Conference Programs
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