Providence Friars football
College football team
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The Providence Friars football program was the intercollegiate American football team for Providence College located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school's first football team was fielded in 1921. The program was discontinued by the college in December 1941.[2]
| Providence Friars football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1921 |
| Last season | 1941 |
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Stadiums | Hendricken Field Cycledrome |
| Colors | Black, white, and silver[1] |
| All-time record | 67–86–16 (.444) |
- For information on all Providence College sports, see Providence Friars
Notable former players
| Player | Position | Professional seasons | Team(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Connor | G/T | 1929 | Boston Bulldogs |
| 1930 | Newark Tornadoes | ||
| Jack Triggs | 1926 | Providence Steam Roller | |
| Fred Dagata | 1931 | Providence Steam Roller | |
| Hank Soar | RB/DB | 1937–1946 | New York Giants |
| Chuck Avedisian | G | 1942–1944 | New York Giants |
