1920 Akron Pros season

The 1920 Akron Pros season was the franchise's first season (although it had been known as the Akron Burkhardts in previous years). 1920 was the Pros' first year in the National Football League, then known as the American Professional Football Association (APFA).

The team finished with a record of 8-0-3 (6-0-3 among other APFA teams). The Akron Pros finished in first place in the APFA, and were awarded the title of league champions.

Regular season
The Pros remained undefeated through eleven regular-season games. They scored a total of 151 points and allowed just 7; this was the best defensive record and the sixth-best offensive record in 1920. The team was 5-0 (3-0 among other APFA teams) at home and 3-0-3 on the road. Games in italics represent non-league games. '''Week 2

Wheeling Stogies (0-0-0) at Akron Pros (0-0-0) '''- Akron League Park

Al Nesser of the famous Nesser Brothers scored three Touchdowns on fumble recoveries to help lead Akron to a 43-0 victory over the Wheeling Stogies. According to Coach Tobin, Fritz Pollard was sick during the game.

Week 3

Columbus Panhandles (0-1-0) at Akron Pros (1-0-0) - Akron League Park

Wingback Frank McCormick ran for two early touchdowns to give Akron a 14-0 lead. Bob "Nasty" Nash later recovered a fumble in the end zone (the first fumble recovery for a touchdown in a game of two league teams) and the defense added the leagues first safety to give the Akron Pros a 37-0 victory over the Columbus Panhandles.

Week 4

Cincinnati Celts (0-0-0) at Akron Pros (2-0-0) - Akron League Park

FB Rip King and TB Fritz Pollard each scored a Touchdown in leading Akron to a 13-0 victory. The Pros' defense was so dominant that the Celts did not get a single first down all game long.