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Elyria Athletics
Founded 1910
Folded 1920
Based in Elyria, Ohio
League Ohio League
Team History
Team Colors
NFL
Championship
wins
1912 Ohio League championship

The Elyria Athletics were an American football team based in Elyria, Ohio. They played in the Ohio League until 1919, then became an independent team. The team won the 1912 Ohio League championship in an upset over Peggy Parratt's Akron Pros.

In 1920, the team declined to join the APFA, later known as the National Football League; however, the Athletics did continue to play APFA teams, including a Thanksgiving game against the Columbus Panhandles. The team folded after the 1920 season.

Achievements
Preceded by
Shelby Blues
1911
Ohio League Champions
Elyria Athletics

1912
Succeeded by
Akron Indians
1913 & 1914
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