Providence Friars football

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For information on all Providence College sports, see Providence Friars

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]

Notable former players

  • Bill Connor — Guard, Tackle — 1929 Boston Bulldogs and 1930 Newark Tornadoes
  • Jack Triggs — 1926 Providence Steam Rollers
  • Fred Dagata — 1931 Providence Steam Rollers
  • Hank Soar — Running back, defensive back — 1937-1946 New York Giants
  • Chuck Avedisian — Guard — 1942-1944 New York Giants

References

  1. ^ "Providence College Unveils New Athletic Logos". Friars.com. September 12, 2002. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "Providence College Football, 1921-1941". Providence College Library Special Collections. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
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