1920 Columbus Panhandles season

The 1920 Columbus Panhandles season was their inaugural season in the National Football League. The team finished 2-7-2, earning them fourteenth place in the league.

Schedule
Week 2

Columbus Panhandles (0-0-0) at Dayton Triangles (0-0-0) - Triangle Park

Dayton defeated Columbus 14-0 in the first game between two APFA teams. Lou Partlow scored the first TD in a game between two league teams on a 7 yard run in the 3rd quarter. Mid way thru the 4th quarter Francis Bacon returned a punt 60 yards for the 2nd TD.

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.